Ethical Data for Culture

A Europe-wide initiative supporting cultural organisations in building responsible, collaborative data practices

EXCENTRIC is a pioneering initiative funded by Horizon Europe dedicated to transforming the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) through digital innovation

As a collaborative effort led by a consortium of research institutions, industry experts, and cultural organisations across Europe, we work to empower cultural professionals with data-driven tools and strategies. Our mission is to ensure that the experience sectors—live music, theatre, festivals, and museums—thrive in the digital age through responsible, human-centric, and sustainable transformation.

Redefining Digital Transformation

EXCENTRIC is redefining digital transformation in the experience sectors by aligning technological innovation with systemic economic, societal, and environmental change. Our vision is to create an equitable, sustainable, and balanced digital transition that strengthens the experience sectors while fostering long-term competitive sustainability.

EXCENTRIC operates within the ARCHS framework to ensure digital transformation is:

Adaptive

Empowering CCSI to adopt and tailor emerging technologies to evolving needs.

Responsible

Upholding ethical and legal data governance for privacy, transparency, and security.

Collaborative

Breaking silos to foster cross-sector partnerships and shared innovation.

Human-centric

Prioritising cultural professionals’ well-being, skills, and creativity in digital adoption. Technology should serve people, not the other way around.

Sustainable

Embedding digital tools into CCSI’s long-term growth, aligning with climate and economic goals.

Latest from EXCENTRIC

From local workshops to European symposia, this section captures the project’s key milestones: announcements, press releases, and highlights from the field. Follow how Collaborative Data Practices are being tested and adopted across Europe’s CCSI — and see innovation unfold, one event at a time.

Real Stories, Real Impact

This section sheds light on how cultural organisations across Europe are embracing collaborative, data-driven tools to evolve and grow. Through first-hand updates and reflections, the project’s pilot teams share their challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned — offering a grounded, human view on how innovation takes shape in real-life cultural contexts.

Insights & Publications

This growing resource hub brings together the key tools, publications, and findings from EXCENTRIC to support the digital transformation of Europe’s CCSI. From strategy papers to hands-on toolkits, discover content designed to inspire cultural professionals, institutions, and policymakers with real-world insights from pilots in live music, theatre, museums, and festivals.