Jorijn Neyrinck coordinates tapis plein NGO, a centre of expertise on intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and heritage participation (Belgium) since 2003. Main focus and achievements consist in developing participatory intangible heritage practices and policies in societal context. Tapis plein takes an active role as cultural broker in the field: building bridges between governments, NGO’s, institutions, ICH communities and groups...
To this aim, Jorijn organizes a range of initiatives: from capacity building, policy support, the digital ICH platform, project management and coaching, sensitization, platforms for public dialogue, education, action research, methodological tools, conceptual reflection, publications etc. In recent years tapis plein has engaged in cultivating ICH network development, collaborating with many actors (e.g. organizations on crafts, performing arts, local heritage units, the Flemish Government, FARO-Flemish Interface for cultural heritage, etc). Jorijn takes also an active role in crossdisciplinary and international networks on ICH, especially in relation to the UNESCO 2003 Convention, the ICH NGO Forum and the relation between NGOs and the Convention. Jorijn is member of the Flemish UNESCO Commission and advisory bodies in cultural policies.
Selected assignments: Member Flemish UNESCO Commission (2014-…), Commission Dutch Inventory ICH (2012-…), Flemish Commission ICH (2008-…), Strategic Advisory Board Culture Flanders (2012-…)