Networking Through Persistence: Case Study on the Position and Development of the Clubture Network

Abstract

This paper uses social network analysis (SNA) to examine the development of the independent cultural scene in Croatia through the lens of scene theory, using the Clubture Network development from 2001 to 2016 as a case study. Cultural scenes are dynamic and constantly evolving networks of social actors who share a common interest or identity. Institutional isomorphism is the process by which organizations adopt similar structures and practices to gain legitimacy and support. The findings show that the Clubture Network is a highly cohesive network with a pronounced temporal dimension. The network is bound together by value homophily