Alexia Jacques-Casanova - Speaker

From Within: Equipping Cultural Institutions for Effective Participatory Practices

Facilitator & Consultant in Participatory Strategies

Abstract:

How can cultural institutions create meaningful participatory experiences? In this hands-on workshop, Alexia J. Casanova introduces three assessment and ideation tools designed to help arts professionals evaluate whether their institution is genuinely prepared to launch a participatory initiative.

Focusing on internal dynamics—such as human, financial, and temporal resources—this session guides participants through practical exercises to align their teams and programming goals. The aim is to foster participation that is realistic, sustainable, and rooted in institutional readiness. Through interactive discussions and case-based tools, participants will leave with a clearer roadmap for initiating or improving participatory projects within their own context.

About Alexia

Alexia J. Casanova (she/her) is a freelance consultant and facilitator specialised in participatory design and audience engagement. She collaborates with cultural institutions across France to develop co-creation methods and inclusive visitor experiences.

Her recent collaborations include Musée Zoologique de Strasbourg, MAC VAL, Universcience, and the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris. With a background in anthropology, community dance, and arts administration, Alexia draws on multidisciplinary tools to work both internally with teams and externally with audiences, shaping institutions that reflect and engage the communities they serve. She is currently based in Saint-Nazaire, France.

🎟 Join us at CTA Amsterdam 2025 to explore how introspective tools can lead to authentic audience engagement.
📅 17–19 June, 2025