Towards Shared Ground: Collaboration and Co-Creation in Museums, Heritage, and the Arts

In the landscape of 21st-century museum, heritage and arts organisations, the concepts of collaboration and co-creation have become pervasive, often employed to describe a spectrum of participatory processes that facilitate the generation of joint or shared outcomes and values. This shift reflects a growing recognition of the need for diverse perspectives and the potential for collective knowledge production. As the cultural sector continues to evolve and adapt to the changing needs and expectations of its stakeholders, these terms have gained significant traction, shaping not only the way institutions approach audiences and communities but also how they conceptualise their core business and value within society.