Creative Upcycling for Sustainable Art & Design: Building Creative Upcycling Community

CREA-UP is a 20-month journey co-funded by the European Union, uniting designers, artists, makers, and changemakers to imagine a more sustainable future — one where reusing, repairing and repurposing are part of everyday creative practice.

Coordinated by Les Créatives de Demain (Nice, France) and developed in partnership with 3 other organizations across Europe, the project is about more than just upcycling — it’s about growing a creative, collaborative, and conscious community that redefines our relationship with waste.

Inspired by the values of the New European Bauhaus and the European Green Deal, CREA-UP merges design, sustainability, accessibility, and innovation. It puts creativity at the center of climate action, recognizing the power of art and design to spark change — not just in objects, but in mindsets and systems.

You can learn more about Creaup by visiting our website creaup.org

What You’ll Find on the Platform

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your business, the CREA-UP Platform will help you build your creative journey with:

Online Catalog
Service

Showcase your work and products to a broader audience through a dynamic, searchable catalog.

Capacity Building & Training

Access expert-led courses, workshops, and resources to upskill and grow
professionally.

Business Model Development
Guide

Navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with support tailored to the creative sector.

Communication & Networking

Connect with other creatives, share knowledge, and grow your network through community forums and experience-sharing.