Stakeholders in the Cultural Governance of Urban Art: An Analysis of Garcibuey and Fanzara

Creativity as unifying Axis

Authors

  • Christina Aguado Pacios University Francisco de Vitoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62161/sauc.v12.6220

Keywords:

Cultural Stakeholders, Creative territories, Cultural Governance, Creativity, Cultural ESG

Abstract

The transition from a top-down cultural policy paradigm to a more inclusive cultural governance paradigm has characterized the last two decades in Europe and Spain. Cultural governance in rural areas faces the challenge of balancing economic development, heritage preservation, and social cohesion. In this context, creativity emerges as a strategic driver capable of generating cultural, social, and economic value, transforming resource-poor territories into sustainable cultural ecosystems. This article addresses stakeholder participation in the cultural governance of urban art, with a comparative approach between Garcibuey (Castilla y León) and Fanzara (Castellón). Both towns have developed unique models of collaboration between artists, local administrations, and the community, generating dynamics for the common good and strengthening local identity.

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2026-08-30

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Aguado Pacios, C. (2026). Stakeholders in the Cultural Governance of Urban Art: An Analysis of Garcibuey and Fanzara: Creativity as unifying Axis. Street Art & Urban Creativity, 12(4), 415–428. https://doi.org/10.62161/sauc.v12.6220

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2026)

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Research articles

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