The Erasmus+ project Art as Space for Decisions – Who Decides? was designed to address the urgent need for inclusive, participatory, and transdisciplinary approaches to decision-making in the cultural sector. Rooted in the belief that art can serve as a catalyst for civic engagement and democratic renewal, the project aimed to create a framework where artists, cultural workers, educators, and citizens could collaboratively explore the question: “Who decides?”—in institutions, in communities, and in the public sphere. The project was developed in response to the increasing complexity of cultural governance, the marginalization of certain voices in decision-making processes, and the need for innovative methodologies that bridge artistic practice with social impact. Through the model of the public Forum, the project sought to empower participants to reflect on their own agency, challenge hierarchical structures, and co-create new models of cultural participation. One of the primary objectives of the project was to strengthen participatory practices within the cultural sector by developing and testing new methodologies for inclusive decision-making. The application emphasized the need to move beyond tokenistic participation toward genuine co-creation, where diverse stakeholders—including artists, audiences, and institutional representatives—could engage in shared processes of reflection and action. To achieve this, the project implemented a series of structured activities, including the central forum Art as Space for Decisions – Who Decides?, which served as a platform for dialogue, experimentation, and knowledge exchange. These formats were designed to disrupt conventional hierarchies and foster horizontal collaboration. The project also produced an outcome in the form of Forum Conclusions, as outlined in the application, which documented these participatory approaches and offered practical guidance for cultural institutions seeking to adopt more inclusive practices. The Erasmus+ projects identified capacity-building as a key priority, particularly in relation to cultural workers and institutions navigating increasingly complex social and political environments. The project aimed to equip these actors with the skills, knowledge, and reflexive tools needed to engage with questions of governance, representation, and institutional transformation. The project emphasized the importance of intersectionality and cultural accessibility in all aspects of the project’s design and implementation. Special attention was given to creating safe environments (with Forum Guidelines) for dialogue and expression, where participants could engage without fear of judgment or exclusion. The project highlighted the value of transnational collaboration in addressing shared challenges across European cultural contexts. The project aimed to foster cross-border partnerships, facilitate intercultural dialogue, and support the mobility of artists and cultural professionals. This objective was realized through the involvement of partner organizations and artists from multiple countries, each contributing unique perspectives and expertise. The forum served as a hub for international exchange, bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds to engage in collaborative inquiry and artistic production. The project identified policy engagement as a strategic objective, recognizing the need to influence cultural policy frameworks to support more inclusive and participatory practices. The project aimed to generate evidence, insights, and recommendations that could inform policy at local, national, and European levels.