Co-creation
From participating to collaborating
The workshop’s approach combines participation by the general public with co-creation alongside specific communities. The key difference between these two forms of audience engagement lies in the level of intensity and the depth of relationship-building involved.
Co-creation with the community
Where a regular museum visitor participates once through various activities, thinking, and building, along with the “vonk” installations, the museum develops long-term collaborations with representatives of specific communities. In this way, communities are connected to the museum and given a voice and a place within it. Co-creation is a dynamic process, and each community requires its own approach and form. Below is an initial outline of the steps we will take in co-creation:
Co-thinking
For the co-thinking phase, a city council will be established that meets a few times a year to advise the museum on topics, approach, and networks. They will also act as a sounding board for developments within the museum. For the development of educational programmes at Museumpark VONK, we are setting up a teacher council. This ensures that education has a voice in the themes and in how we develop our educational offer.
Co-designing
In the co-design phase, a project team is formed that works closely during the design process with representatives and communities from the region who are thematically connected to the subject. We call them “igniters” (“aanstekers”).
Co-making
Co-making is carried out by vocational students (mbo), skilled volunteers, technical experts, and ultimately also visitors. A completed structure is ceremonially placed in the park from the workshop. Together with involved communities, the museum determines the form and content of the programme and carries this out collaboratively.
Call: help build our museum!
At Museumpark VONK, we bring history to life with extraordinary structures across the museum grounds. And you can help create them. These remarkable constructions are made by makers and residents from Eindhoven and the surrounding area. And Eindhoven, that includes you!
Each structure has its own theme. One of these themes is:
Electronic music: from wave to groove
Eindhoven is not only the city of light bulbs and technology, but also a cradle of groundbreaking electronic music. From the tape experiments of Kid Baltan at Natlab to the minimalist sound installations of Paul Panhuysen at the Apollo House. From the international techno vision of Lady Aïda to innovative technologies such as the compact cassette and interactive music systems. Time and again, Eindhoven has managed to connect art, technology, and social imagination.
Were you there when this piece of Eindhoven history was being written? Or are you currently active in the Eindhoven electronic music scene? Do you have a passion for music technology, sound art, or another topic within this theme? Then we are looking for you as an “igniter”!
How does it work?
We organise three “igniters” meetings (in October, November, and January). The igniters inspire the makers of the exhibition and the remarkable structure for Museumpark VONK with their stories and knowledge. Together, we dive into forgotten stories, groundbreaking tracks, and inspiring experiences. With your input, the makers continue developing the project. In addition, we also co-create a complementary programme.
Want to join?
Send an email no later than Sunday 21 September to community@eindhovenmuseum.nl including: who you are, your connection to electronic music, and why you would like to take part. We will get in touch with you soon!
Do you know someone who is fully immersed in this theme? Feel free to share this call with them!