Culturans helps create thriving cities and communities through the power of arts & culture.
We advance local development internationally by democratizing the tools and outcomes of:
+ Urban Innovation
+ Creative Economies
+ Civic Engagement & Education
+ Urban Innovation
+ Creative Economies
+ Civic Engagement & Education
our creative citizens approach
We bridge artistic imagination, scientific curiosity, and community identity to change mindsets and address public issues at the heart of where human connections begin the social fabric of a city.
Our vision of the social fabric spans hemispheres, cultures, and sectors - connecting grassroots organizations and communities, scientific research institutions, and local governments.
Our methods, programs, and solutions foster collaboration, enable holistic perspectives on real-world issues, build capacity and outstanding talent, and improve the way life is experienced in every community and place.
Culturans uses art, culture and social innovation to help imagine and create sustainable cities —on a human scale. We work with both a global and local focus to face urban issues and transform urban well-being for people and planet.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES THROUGH ART, SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY
A LAB FOR CITIES
Our team offers a unique perspective on cities that combines creative industries, community development, and environmental sustainability.
HUMANITY OF URBANISM
We operate at the human scale of cities, working with and learning from local communities, scientific institutions, educational centers, government agencies and international organizations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Culturans is based in Mexico City and works internationally.
WHAT WE DO
We use our Creative Citizens™ approach to develop urban solutions through participatory and co-creation processes that empower citizens and inspire social, economic and environmental change in everyday urban life.
Our work includes:
• Empowering urban youth to create better futures for their communities
• Re-imagining marginalized places and populations in megacities as hotbeds of urban innovation
• Enhancing the experience of public spaces
• Connecting sustainability science and global development agendas to grassroots communities and the public through arts & culture
• Exploring the cultural and natural heritage of cities as a source of sustainable urban futures
WE WORK TO ADVANCE THE United Nations SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS FROM A community-based URBAN PERSPECTIVE.
Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals through the power of culture.
Life without heroic deed is no life at all.
— DAVID GEMMELL
Life without heroic deed is no life at all.
— David Gemmell
