08/07/2026
Introducing CHERISH (Cloud for HERitage – Image Sector Hub) which has been selected as one of just 20 successful projects funded through the ECHOES Cascading Grants Call.
Led jointly by CEPIC and PhotoConsortium, CHERISH is a 15-month European initiative dedicated to supporting the digital transformation of the photographic and image heritage sector.
Across Europe, countless archives, photo libraries and press agencies are preserving our visual history. Yet many organisations continue to face challenges in adopting emerging technologies such as AI, Extended Reality (XR) and cloud-based tools. CHERISH will help bridge that gap through research, multilingual guidance, webinars, workshops and a sector-wide survey designed to better understand the needs of image heritage professionals.
By strengthening digital skills, encouraging collaboration and connecting institutions with the opportunities offered by the Cultural Heritage Cloud (ECCCH) being developed by ECHOES, CHERISH aims to help ensure that Europe's photographic heritage remains accessible, resilient and ready for the future.
As project coordinator Sylvie Fodor explains: "Cultural institutions should cherish their unique photographic assets, while gaining access to advanced, affordable cloud resources and tools that enhance their preservation and curation role."
📌 CHERISH will conduct a major survey amongst heritage collection professionals and based on its results deliver multilingual users’ guidelines and conduct a series of webinars and training workshops. The ultimate goal is to increase awareness of ECHOES tools and services, strengthen digital competencies, improve professional practices, and foster collaboration across Europe's image heritage sector.
🔗 Read more about the project: https://www.cepic.org/resources/cherish
This project has received support through a cascading grant from project