“Dnipro Cultural Mapping” is a project aimed at a comprehensive analysis of the city’s cultural spaces and institutions. It is designed to document the current state of Dnipro’s cultural landscape and serve as a foundation for future strategic decisions in the cultural sector at the city level.

The goal of the project is to research the current condition of Dnipro’s cultural institutions, identify the cultural needs of the residents, and assess how well existing cultural spaces meet these demands.

The “Dnipro Cultural Mapping” project included several stages:

Studying the experiences and operational formats of cultural spaces in Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Vinnytsia, and Riga.
Conducting a survey among Dnipro residents regarding their engagement with city cultural institutions and their current cultural needs.
Mapping municipal cultural institutions in Dnipro.
Compiling a manual that documents the project’s implementation, analyzes the results, and provides recommendations for the future development of Dnipro’s cultural spaces.

The project was carried out between April and December 2025.

“Dnipro Cultural Mapping” emerged as a response to the changes in the city’s cultural landscape following the start of the full-scale war. This period has been a challenge for cultural practitioners and institutions, who had to adapt their programs and methods to a new reality while addressing themes that became increasingly vital and urgent during the war.

Urban cultural spaces now require analysis: what is already working, and what needs to change? What resources are necessary for their sustainable development? What are the contemporary needs of Dnipro’s residents, and how can cultural institutions best respond to these requests?

The project was prompted by the need for a comprehensive cultural development strategy for Dnipro. Such a strategy allows for the systematic formation of a cultural environment instead of fragmented decisions: it helps set priorities, plan budgets, support institutions, and address the needs of citizens. Furthermore, a strategy ensures a holistic approach to heritage, events, creative industries, and international partnerships, turning culture into a tool for urban development and city branding.

You can review the project results via this link.

The “Dnipro Cultural Mapping” project was initiated and created by the NGO Kultura Medialna.

The project is supported by the British Council grant program “Creative Economy Development.”