WHO WE ARE
- Mission
  - Mission
    
    Providing a collaborative and creative ecosystem with dedicated spaces, labs, areas and other facilities where students, freelancers, artists, companies and creative individuals can grow and develop, on a national and international level.
- Vision
  - Vision
    
    Setting up the “Cluster” of creative economies and creative industries by installing labs in its structure to help, push forward and promote creative industries and creative people, while also being open to anyone else who wants to get involved and operate in it.
- Founders
  - Founders
    
    It is not enough to have big ideas; you must also build solid foundations for strong reputation. Founders enabled the creation of Creative Garage by providing a new perspective for hundreds of young people who want to work in the creative industries, as well as the communication and interaction of creative identities and entities operating in our country’s capital and beyond.
- Partners
  - Partners
    
    Without our partners it would not be possible to create the “Creative Garage” philosophy. Growing up together, to create a critical mass that will enable us to convert creativity into an industry
- Our Team
  - Our Team
    
    Ilir Butka
    Creative Garage Manager
    
    Xhenisa Skënderaj
    Creative Garage Coordinator
PLATFORM
- - CREATIVE GARAGE PLATFORM
    
    Creative Garage raises the “cluster” of creative economies by installing in its structure laboratories to promote creative industries, creative people and creative countries and is open to anyone who wants to enter and operate in it. The key element of Creative Garage is the creative people or creative minds that is the mainstay of creative economies.
- Creative Industries
  - Creative Industries
    
    In Creative Industries, we are dealing with businesses with creativity at their heart – for example design, music, publishing, architecture, film and video, crafts, visual arts, fashion, TV and radio, advertising, literature, computer games and the performing arts.
- Creative Economy
  - Creative Economy
    
    Creative Garage is based on the philosophy of Creative Economy, which is a developing concept that deals with the interplay between art, community, economy, and technology in a contemporary world defined by pictures, sounds, texts, and symbols.
- Creative Space
  - Creative Space
    
    Physical structures, public environments, and works of art that inspire imagination are also indicators of Creative Spaces. They are some of the community’s most visible and well-known spaces. These spaces are tangible and, above all, accessible, displaying a sense of positivity and entertainment, and allowing the artist and creator to demonstrate his creative and cultural activities while still being responsive to the community.
- Creative People
  - Creative People
    
    Creative people, or creative brains, are a core component of Creative Garage, and they are the mainstay of creative economies. Individual creative talent and the generation of intellectual property are referred to as the main catalysts of development if these economies function properly, particularly in developing countries like Albania.
CO-CREATING
- - Creative Garage Society offers flexible workspace and support which help individuals, students, artists and businesses work and develop. We focus on getting to know you and your activity, so we can tailor a better and smarter way for you to get work done. Creative Garage Co-creating space is unique in location, design, and community, offering spaces and experiences that fit around you.
- Office Space & Facilities
  - Office Space and Facilities
    
    Necessary co-creating spaces for cooperation between startups, artists, independent professionals, local and international experts, etc. who are passionate about creative work, development of ideas in open spaces through the use of labs, classes, media studios and designers.
- Labs & Media
  - Labs and Media
    
    Dedicated Labs with the ultimate technology and equipment are here waiting for you to use them. The Multimedia Studio with all the necessary features and also mentors will help you realize everything you have imagined.
- Networking & Partnerships
  - Networking and Partnerships
    
    Collaborating on Creative Garage, in addition to sharing infrastructure and costs, will provide you with the necessary interconnections, access and sustainability you need. Necessary environment that provides you with professionally and technically (and not only) support, that connects you with a wide local and international network of professionals, helping you so set up your ideas, your creative business with professionalism and introducing you to customers, markets, partners etc.
- Virtual Hub
  - Virtual Hub
    
    In an ever-changing global landscape, we recognize that hubs are integral to the sustainability and growth of the creative economy. It is more than just “Doing”, it is growing, developing and succeeding.
- Socialization
  - Socialization
    
    They say “First impressions are everything”! Come and join our team to socialize, expand your network and collaborate with us. Share your creative ideas, activities, products by creating new social relationships and collaborations with artists and be part of cultural and artistic associations.
COMMUNITY
- Artists
  - Artists
    
    When we talk about creativity we are talking about art, culture, imagination and development. The Artists at our Creative Garage are waiting to help you make your dreams come true. Expand your imagination and giving you the possibility to grow your network. Keep up with us!
- Professionals
  - Professionals
    
    Creative Garage is all about creativity. Our community of freelancers and artists is waiting for you to join. Let’s come together, learn from each other, work and grow. Being part of our creative community will give you the opportunity to network, entertain and work at the same time.
- Artistic & Cultural Associations
  - Artistic and Cultural Associations
    
    We at Creative Garage speak the language of creativity, arts and imagination. By joining our Artists Association, you will be a step closer and be able to feel and be part of the real art.
    Our focus is to promote, encourage and support the advancement of virtuous religions, global art and cultures for fostering the well-being and civilization of mankind, and eventually establishing a new era of culture and art.
- Students
  - Students
    
    Students are a very important part of the Creative Garage. In our dedicated spaces, labs, classes, open air cinema, city hall etc. and the whole “Barleti University” you can have access to use any space you want being mentored by professionals.
OUR SERVICES
- Information
  - Information
    
    The latest information about activities regarding creativity and innovation will be accessible for our member and subscribers via a periodic newsletter.
- Formation
  - Formation
    
    By developing workshops, courses and training, our members will have the opportunity to be formed and informed about the field of creativity, innovation and creative industries.
- Startup Support
  - Startup Support
    
    Our experts and mentors are ready to support startup members and provide their help and knowledge in order to achieve the success you desire being led by professionals in the field.
- Networking as a Service
  - Networking as a Service
    
    Networking is required to keep a company or entity stable for a long period of time. CCI entrepreneurs are involved in collaborating with academics, creative entrepreneurs from complementary sectors, digital artists, and programmers to find successful strategies in their fields of activity in order to create a cross-industrial and international network.
- Incubator & Accelerator
  - Incubator & Accelerator
    
    The incubator has evolved into an innovative hotspot. Designers and artists have called it their home because of the excellent services and inspiring environment. The key goal is to establish a space dedicated to culture as a center of gravity, as a creative “cluster,” from which its influence will extend to the surrounding territories.
- New projects & Initiatives
  - New projects & Initiatives
    
    We share the most recent proposals and tenders with our network, which represent our members’ core business of supporting the development of creative entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs. Our initiatives are focused on Entrepreneur / SME themes such as business incubation, access to resources, internationalization, clusters, IP recruitment, and training and advice of high-growth startups.
- Audio - Video Production & Services
  - Audio – Video Production and Services
    
    Multimedia Studio allows for the filming of theatrical performances by Albanian playwrights as well as student groups from Barleti University or other universities by creating a summarized or complete audio-visual product of the play based on its length. It also provides the development of commercial spots and promotional trailers for both of the mentioned series.
- Applied Research & Open Innovation
  - Applied Research and Open Innovation
    
    The use of innovation, creativity and human capital represents the keystones for the emergence, development, and evolution of creative industries, which are ever increasing industries, playing a huge role in the economies of many countries, at different levels: local, regional or national level, and covering almost everything from crafts, music, visual arts to design, advertising, publishing and media.
- Brand Identity
  - Brand Identity
    
    We at Creative Garage will provide you our full support in developing the company’s identity. From the creation of the logo to the creation of the content for the field in which you will operate. We are here to support you on everything you need!
- Marketing Campaign & Promotion
  - Marketing Campaign & Promotion
    
    We have the Marketing Campaign and promotion you are looking for. Regarding our professionals and experts in the field of communication we have a full capacity on helping you promote and identify your business on the market.
FUNCTIONALITIES
- - Creative Garage is a HUB for creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and it operates on axes to support the community of participants. These programs follow individuals, enterprises, or professionals at various stages of development (idea – startup – incubation – spin off – acceleration – development), providing more customized assistance. Providing more personalized support, in order for the assistance provided to have a meaningful and measurable effect on the business’s success and future development.
- Coworking Space
  - Creative people, individuals, businesses, and start-ups need accessible co-working space that inspires, accommodates long work days, and is equipped with cutting-edge technological infrastructure. One of the major priorities should be to welcome not only innovative firms, but also research centers and key industry actors, in order to help grow innovative product and services in Albania. In addition to individual studios, offices, and workplaces, such a space contains labs (FabLab laboratories), seminar rooms, and guest rooms.
- Networking & Partnerships
  - Networking is required to maintain an enterprise or organization stable for a long period of time. Culture and Creative Industries entrepreneurs are involved in collaborating with academics, creative entrepreneurs from complementary industries, visual designers, and programmers to find successful strategies in their fields of operation in order to build a cross-industrial and international network.
- Training and Capacity Building
  - Entrepreneurs in the Cultural and Creative Industries need industry-specific training and expertise in areas such as planning, marketing, capacity building, and international market exploration.
- Services & Consulting
  - Referring to the process of conveying results, Creative Garage:
    - Establish connections with groups and networks in the EU that specialize in the creative industries, both local and those that also function as CCIs, for best practice exchange, networking, and market access.
    - Provides inspiring, accessible environments that meet the needs of creative people, such as the absence of internal walls or barriers and the provision of technological infrastructure.
    - Develop initiatives to enhance collaborative and interdisciplinary technology and product development (workshops, cross-cultural brainstorming, labs and events).
- Financing & Access to founds
  - While banks, public funds, angel investors, and venture capital funds each have their own investment criteria and partnership terms, CCI entrepreneurs must learn how to find the right funding partner, when and how to introduce these partners, and what to expect from them. CCI entrepreneurs sometimes assume that they need capital funding when, in reality, they simply require a soft loan.
- Initiatives & Projects
  - We communicate the most recent calls for proposals and tenders with our network, which represent our members’ core business of supporting the development of creative entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs. Our programs are focused on Entrepreneur / SME topics such as business incubation, access to funding, internationalization, clusters, IP training, and training and mentoring of Startups with high potential for growth.
- Information & Formation
  - The latest information about activities regarding creativity and innovation will be accessible for our member and subscribers via a periodic newsletter. Also, by developing workshops, courses and training, our members will have the opportunity to be formed and informed about the field of creativity, innovation and creative industries.

Montessori Road “lands” on the premises of Vitamin HUB

Published by Creative Garage on 09/07/2021

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The Italian group that is shooting the documentary Monessori Road "lands" on the premises of Vitamin HUB / Creative Garage
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