Milestones of the Mapping Movement
OUR APPROACH
This is the story of how Aruba began charting its cultural future — one step, one voice, one dataset at a time.
Official Announcement Government
Go Cultura Foundation formally presents the idea of a national Cultural and Creative Industries map — marking a historic first step toward sector-wide visibility.
Securing Funding for Pilot Mapping
Initial support from CEDE Aruba and private partners. Conversations begin around strategy and stakeholder engagement.
Creative Pulse Session
GCF hosted conversations with creatives island-wide to ensure the mapping reflects real voices from the start.
First Attempt Mapping
The first research team launched survey activities under an external pilot framework.
Premature Termination
The initial researchers ended the collaboration abruptly during a delayed payment window, despite prior flexibility and institutional support.
The Rebuild:
New Research Partner Impact Hub Aruba
A revamped methodology. A stronger team. Sector-specific training based on worldwide models adapted for Aruba.
The Blueprint
Pre-Mapping & Methodology Design
Survey design, sector definitions, and workshop formats are developed. The foundation for data collection is locked in.
Methodology Secured
A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Go Cultura Foundation and Impact Hub Aruba, establishing joint ownership of the methodology and ensuring that the mapping process would be inclusive, transparent, and locally rooted. This agreement marked a new era of accountability and collaborative research design.
The Creative Rollout
Go Cultura Foundation will host a national celebration with creatives to mark the official launch of the Cultural & Creative Industries survey. This event isn’t just ceremonial — it’s a call to action.
We’re honoring the sector, mobilizing participation, and publicly inviting every creative in Aruba to be seen, counted, and included in shaping the island’s future.
Data Collection & Fieldwork - The Heartbeat
Surveys and interviews roll out. Creatives across the island finally get to be seen, counted, and heard. This is where Aruba’s cultural DNA is written down for the first time.
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