Ideation & Network Building

The seeds were planted—early conversations, foundational thinking, and the start of building a network of allies and collaborators.

Research & Stakeholder Engagement

We deepened our understanding, expanded our ecosystem, and connected with a wide range of stakeholders to inform our approach.

Pioneer Phase

A year of bold experimentation and meaningful action

Rotterdam Hub

In partnership with Boijmans van Beuningen, we created our first hub in Rotterdam Zuid combining artist residencies and public programmes, while building lasting collaborations with cultural and social actors in the city

Liquid Becomings

Winner of the European Cultural Foundation’s European Pavilion 2024 programme. An artistic voyage along Europe’s rivers, combining sustainable sailing, artist residencies, public encounters, and festivals, reimagining Europe’s collective future.

Buenos Aires Hub

In partnership with Planta Inclán, expanding our scope of exchange and solidarity, the first South South residency was granted to the electrifying Mozambican choreographer Idio Chichava in Spring 2024.

Festival in Lisbon

Culminated our Pioneer Phase and the Liquid Becomings European Pavilion 2024 trajectory with a bold public moment—the Liquid Becomings festival. This multi-day event marked the culmination of our exploration, inviting audiences to reflect on belonging, fluid identities, and collective futures across Europe and beyond.

Anchoring & growing phase

Rotterdam Pilot Hub 2.0

To kick off the next phase a micro-residency took place over 8 weeks with 5 Rotterdam artists. The local artists formed a temporary group to collectively explore the question “How do we become a “we” again?”.

Rotterdam Hub: A long-term space

We will be taking on a space in Rotterdam Zuid by the end of the year. This will allow us to expand our programme of residencies, knowledge exchange and community engagement.

Buenos Aires Hub: 2.0 South South Residencies

With a focus on Argentinian based artists, the team at Planta Inclán is starting a residency with Masi Mamani, an Indigenous artist from the Kolla nation in Jujuy.

East Anglia UK

First steps to develop our third hub along the coast line of Norfolk and Suffolk with a listening journey and artistic project, Community Keel.

Thinking Spaces

Where we globally explore the power of artists and activism for transformation. Sessions of two-hour online gatherings include an opening presentation by different people in the Agora Now network, as well as smaller group break out discussions to explore and reflect on the topic together.