Project SOCRAT Working Table
01/04/2026
A working table of the SOCRAT project – Socializing Craft & Contemporary Art for Sustainable Tourism was held on March 27, 2026, at the premises of the INOVAcija Institution – Center for Creative Industries in Zadar.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders with the aim of presenting the project’s results to date, as well as jointly steering its further implementation. The SOCRAT project focuses on developing sustainable tourism by connecting art, crafts, creative industries, and local communities, with a strong emphasis on creating authentic cultural and tourism experiences.
Particular emphasis was placed on presenting the guidelines for the development of the future local action plan. In this context, stakeholders actively participated in defining a shared strategic framework that will serve as the basis for the preparation and implementation of the local action plan in the coming period. This participatory approach ensured that planned activities are aligned with local needs, potentials, and development priorities.
During the meeting, prototypes of newly developed cultural and tourism products and experiences were also presented. These were created through three Creative Laboratories implemented in the Zadar County area: A Creative Laboratory focused on visual arts and the reinterpretation of the historical and literary heritage of coastal area, A Creative Laboratory dedicated to the reinterpretation of traditional gastronomic heritage and folk legends through contemporary digital expression, A Creative Laboratory focused on the use of ceramics and stone in reinterpreting ethno-heritage and island lifestyles.
In the final part of the meeting, a discussion was held to explore the possibilities for implementing the developed solutions in the local context, as well as their potential for further development and application in strengthening sustainable and diversified tourism. Opportunities were also identified for enhancing cross-sectoral cooperation and further improving the visibility and market readiness of the developed products and experiences.
