Cultural Sector in the Pandemic Period: A Case Study of Oksid Association

Krunoslav Malenica () and Vlaho Kovacevic
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Krunoslav Malenica: University of Split - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split, Croatia
Vlaho Kovacevic: University of Split - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split, Croatia

Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems - scientific journal, 2025, vol. 23, issue 1, 29-45

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up all aspects of socio-political systems. While some of these aspects were recognized as more priority and thus received special financial stimulus from public sources throughout the period of the global crisis, the cultural and artistic sector turned out to be one of the biggest losers. The ubiquitous uncertainty about the duration of such a crisis situation and the mentioned inability to “survive” in the new circumstances forced many individuals and organizations to discontinue their previous activities. On the other hand, many have turned to the only possible way of survival – the Internet. Organizers of online concerts, exhibitions, performances, and various other programs found different, creative ways to reach target audiences in culture and art, which was also deeply affected by the new situation. In this article, we will present a case study of one of the Šibenik-based associations to show the field perspective “from below”. Oksid, an association for the promotion of culture and art, has been active on the local cultural and artistic scene for 9 years. After the interruption of “normality” in March 2020, which was quite a shock just a few days before the association’s birthday concert, a plan for the continuation of activity and adaptation was soon made. The association applied the project titled Culturally Networked for funding through the Culture and Art Online competition from the European Social Fund and thus managed to offer at least some cultural and artistic content despite the locked doors of its premises. A case analysis was chosen as a research strategy, primarily due to its analytical possibilities of placing a particular research object in certain contexts. Subsequently, an participant observation method was chosen to report on the real situation in everyday life, the situation in the field, and concrete insights into the project procedure and administration during the preparation and implementation of the project.

Keywords: creative and cultural industries; pandemic; culture and art; Oksid Association; Šibenik (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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