Artistic minds project is implemented under Creative Europe Programme, European Cooperation Projects (Medium scale) and it explored the transformative power of the Culture and Creativity Sectors (CCS) for disadvantaged young artists, with a particular focus on those facing intellectual and mental health challenges. By promoting sustainable digitalization and fostering social inclusion, it aimed to empower these artists, enhance their participation in the sector, and contribute to the growth and innovation of the European creative industries. To ensure broader accessibility, the project utilized innovative digital gamification methods to make cultural sites and artistic creation more inclusive. One key tool was the Cultural Trails Mobile App, which offered virtual tours of Europe’s most iconic cultural and art landmarks—specifically designed to be accessible to young artists with disabilities. In parallel, the project developed Cultural Living Hubs—welcoming, creative spaces that provided disadvantaged young artists with opportunities to engage, connect, co-create, and grow within a supportive cultural environment. These hubs became catalysts for empowerment and social interaction, fostering cross-sectoral collaboration and inclusion. Additionally, through street art-based initiatives, the project actively engaged diverse communities in dialogue on social inclusion. This helped challenge prevailing misconceptions and encouraged empathy, understanding, and social change through creativity.

ArtisticMinds Digital Tools
A suite of innovative digital tools was developed to foster digitalisation and inclusion within the Cultural and Creative Sector. These tools include:
-Mobile App offering interactive and personalised virtual tours of monuments, museums, and cultural landmarks in partner countries.
-3D Comic Creator Tool Game allowing young artists to design ethical and inclusive storylines in digital comic form.
-Collection of Digital Art Tools with practical guidelines, supporting the development of four key artistic skills.
-QR Codes placed at heritage sites in partner countries, linking users to immersive virtual tour videos hosted on the AR App.

Type: Digital Tools – Creative Empowerment through AR, Games, and Digital Art Resources

ArtisticMinds Capacity Building Training & Digitalisation Masterclasses
The project developed and hosted a robust digital learning environment to upskill professionals and youth in the creative sector. Key features include:
-E-Mapping Tool for identifying existing policies and methodologies.
-ArtisticMinds Project Website, a central communication and dissemination hub showcasing results and updates
-Learning Web-based Platform

Type: Trainings / Educational Platforms – Digital Learning & Professional Upskilling

ArtisticMinds Cultural Living Hubs
The project established ArtisticMinds Cultural Living Hubs in each partner country, which serve as the focal points for all local project activities and creative engagement. These hubs host cultural events, workshops, exhibitions, and community activities that activate and sustain the project’s mission in real-world settings. They also ensure the long-term anchoring of project results at national and local levels, acting as physical and symbolic homes for inclusive and accessible cultural expression.

Type: Services / Structures – Community-based Cultural Innovation Hubs