Ina Pukelytė

Ina Pukelytė is an Associate Professor at the Department of Theater Studies, Faculty of Arts, Vytautas Magnus University. Her research focuses on intercultural art exchange in Eastern and Central Europe, with particular emphasis on global contexts and local practices.

• Active in creative industries research since 2017
• Leads the research cluster on intercultural art exchange
• Specializes in cultural policy and community-based cultural projects

Notable research trends identified through her work include:

• Impact of cultural branding initiatives on regional development
• Integration of digital technologies in cultural institutions
• Volunteer motivation dynamics in performing arts organizations
• Evolving cultural communication genres in mediatized environments

Her projects have examined:

• Kaunas 2022 European Capital of Culture program
• Intercultural festivals like Palanga Jurginės
• Cultural centers' role in regional communities
• Visual arts investment frameworks in Lithuania