Carlotta Scioldo

Carlotta Scioldo is a Lecturer at the Department of Arts and Culture Studies, Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work bridges the cultural and creative sectors with EU policymaking, focusing on transnational networks and cultural governance.

• PhD, University and Polytechnic of Turin
• MA, Performance Studies, IUAV
• MA, Cultural Projects for Development, ITC-ILO and UNESCO Centre

Her research interests lie at the intersection of cultural policy, European integration, and transnational cooperation. She investigates how cultural networks influence policy formation and legitimacy in the EU, emphasizing cultural diversity and cross-border mobility. Her work combines empirical analysis with critical discourse on the political role of culture.

Recent publications highlight trends in EU cultural governance and the function of transnational networks as mechanisms for soft power and cultural legitimacy. Her work spans disciplines including cultural studies, public policy, and European studies, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and equity in the creative economy.

Scientific Awards:

• ENCATC Research Award 2023

Carlotta has advised and evaluated numerous EU cultural cooperation projects, serving as a Network Manager and Policy Advisor for the European Dancehouse Network and as an External Expert for EU cultural project evaluations. She has been involved in research collaborations across Europe and the U.S., including affiliations with UCL, NYU, and the University of Hildesheim. While no formal grants are listed, her project work reflects deep engagement with EU-funded cultural initiatives.

She is affiliated with the research clusters STiCS - Sustainable Transitions in Culture & Societies and VCE - Value in the Creative Economy, contributing to interdisciplinary research on the evolving role of culture in societal transitions and economic value creation.