Professional Organisations in CCI

Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning (CAMP)

Interested in the future of Prague, CAMP wants to improve public discourse concerning our city’s development. CAMP is an essential source of transparent and accessible information about the capital. It aims to function as an open platform: a “base camp” for anyone interested in the collective planning and functioning of Prague. CAMP houses an exhibition hall with a unique, 25-metre projection screen, a study area with a wide selection of publications about architecture, urban planning, and design, a cafe with an outdoor terrace, and a lecture hall with a rich program composed of public discussions, appearances by domestic and foreign experts, workshops, film screenings, art workshops for children, and other activities. CAMP runs the map application Praha zítra? (Prague Tomorrow?), which offers an overview of intended construction in Prague – from the first ideas, to projects in the phase of preparation, to those already completed. CAMP is part of the Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR Prague).

Center for Creative Museology of the Hradec Králové Region

Part of the Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec Králové, the Center for Creative Museology creates an open, collaborative space for the development of museums in the Hradec Králové Region. It believes that the talents of graphic artists, designers, architects, scenographers, performing artists, IT and audiovisual professionals, and fashion designers have great potential to enrich museums and further museum management. The Center’s non-traditional approach leads to new questions and a view of museology as an inspiring, dynamic, and professional field. It supports creativity, motivates the museum community to develop original ideas, and searches for innovative solutions that respect tradition.

Centre for Regional Development of the Czech Republic

The Centre for Regional Development of the Czech Republic is a government agency established by Act No. 248/2000 Coll., on Support to Regional Development. For nearly 30 years, it has been the leader in administering projects financed by EU funds; since 2025, it has also been in charge of selected national grant programmes. The Centre is here for anyone who wants to make the Czech regions a better place to live. It assists applicants – from municipalities to nonprofit organisations and businesses – with the smooth implementation of their projects. It also oversees the proper use of European and national funding.

Creative Brno

We are a team from the Department of Strategic Development and Cooperation of the Brno City Hall. We strive to make Brno an environment where creativity flourishes. We want to support creativity in various ways, so that creators are not limited in their efforts by obstacles and that they develop not only themselves, but also Brno and the surrounding region.

Creative Central Bohemia

Creative Central Bohemia. We create a cultural environment for everyone. We strive for an open and welcoming environment for the development and functioning of the CCI. Our goal is to establish a communication platform for active engagement and support of cultural actors, cultural heritage, and the CCI throughout the region. Together with you, we strengthen the cultural and artistic vitality of the region. Through mutual cooperation and the innovative potential of the region, we create organic centers of creativity that serve as inspiring environments for living, education, and project implementation in the field of CCI.

Creative Olomouc

Creative Olomouc explores, educates, discusses, connects, consults, informs and promotes cultural and creative scene in Olomouc and Olomouc region and strives to conceptualize it. The vision of Creative Olomouc is for the cultural and creative sectors to develop, cooperate and become a respected and high-profile area of business, the image of the city and social life in Olomouc.

Creative Prague

Creative Prague is a municipal organisation for cultural development. Its mission is to create an environment that supports the development of culture and the cultural and creative industries and contributes to an improved quality of life for the city’s residents. It formulates innovative and systemic visions for cultural policy and supports dialogue between players in the cultural sector, residents and the municipal authorities, providing space for skilled decision-making concerning support for culture and public life based on data and professional expertise. Its activities connect the needs of various entities and bring innovative approaches to the development of culture in Prague at the local and international levels.

Czech Chamber of Architects

An autonomous professional body established by law, the Czech Chamber of Architects is the professional association for certified architects, landscape architects and urban planners in the Czech Republic. The Chamber’s primary mission is to ensure the professional quality of architectural services and protect the interests of its members. The Chamber administers and regularly updates the list of certified architects, grants certification to practice the profession, and oversees the professional level of the services provided. It establishes standards of performance and documentation for its members, provides sample contracts, and maintains a lifelong education system. Practical tools, such as a fee calculator and electronic authorisation stamp (EAS), are also available. A major area of endeavour for the Chamber involves the support of architectural competitions as a transparent means of selecting an architect. The Chamber provides consultation services to contracting authorities, prepares examples and regulations for competitions, and supervises their proper administration. The Chamber also organises the prestigious Czech Architecture Award, an annual recognition of leading architectural work, and supports public discourse concerning quality architecture. The Czech Chamber of Architects is actively involved in many current issues, such as the digitalisation of construction management, sustainability, participation, Blue-Green infrastructure, and the role of the city architect. Through these activities, the Chamber contributes to improving the architectural environment and building culture of the Czech Republic.

Czech Cultural Institute

The Czech Cultural Institute (CCI) was established on 1 July 2025 through the merger of two existing contributory institutions: NIPOS (National Information and Consulting Centre for Culture) and ATI (Arts and Theatre Institute). THE CCI’s primary aim is to become a modern, efficient and open institution with nationwide reach, providing comprehensive support for the cultural infrastructure of the Czech Republic. About the predecessor organisations: ATI’s mission is to provide comprehensive services in the field of theatre and additional services in other artistic disciplines (music, literature, dance and the visual arts) to the Czech and international public. We collect, process and make accessible collection items related to the theatre, carry out research and educational activities, participate in international projects and publish specialist literature. We are also the headquarters of the Office of Creative Europe – Culture. www.idu.cz NIPOS’s mission is to support the regional development of culture, especially non-professional arts activities and the aesthetic education of children and young people. and provide information and specialised consultation for state and local authorities, associations, schools and other entities. NIPOS is also involved in research, analysis and sectoral statistics. Constituent departments include ARTAMA (non-professional art), CIK (statistics and library), KAM (strategy and planning), ICT, and the Directorate, which oversees the magazine Místní kultura (Local Culture) and the Czech amateur theatre database. www.nipos.cz

Czech event association

Czech event association is an industry association of event organizers and suppliers. It’s purpose includes industry building awareness among public and its professionalization of its services

Czech Fashion Council

The Czech Fashion Council is a support platform for the development and promotion of fashion in the Czech Republic. It represents, supports and promotes the Czech fashion industry, initiating dialogue on current issues in fashion. It maps the entire field, including specialists, companies, media outlets, stakeholder institutions, and professional events. The Council aims to support Czech fashion in the Czech Republic and abroad. Its mission includes: connecting and activating communication between the individual spheres of the Czech fashion scene; enhancing the operation of the Czech fashion industry; raising society’s awareness of fashion’s cultural significance; supporting education in the fashion industry; and the professional presentation of Czech fashion.

Czech Game Developers Association

The Czech Game Developers Association (GDACZ) is a professional organisation for game developers and companies active in the game industry. GDACZ’s goal is to support the development of the games industry in Czechia, improve conditions for developers, advocate for their interests vis-á-vis the state and the public, and contribute to the international competitiveness of Czech games. The Association regularly publishes analyses of the market, collaborates with the academic sphere, and organises activities to support education, export and a culture of professionalism in the field.