Consultancy & Creative Strategy

DiaEterna supports organisations in defining purpose, articulating vision and building practical strategies for the future. We work with cultural institutions, charities, creative businesses and mission-led organisations to clarify priorities, strengthen positioning and create plans that align values with action.

Our support can include strategic planning, organisational reviews, business planning, fundraising strategies, programme development, audience engagement, governance support and change management. We help organisations identify what makes them distinctive and translate that understanding into achievable goals and meaningful outcomes.

Whether supporting a new initiative, a period of growth or a strategic reset, we bring an external perspective that combines critical thinking with practical experience across the cultural and creative sectors.

DiaEterna designs and facilitates workshops, away days and collaborative sessions that create space for reflection, learning and collective thinking.

Our facilitation approach encourages participation, curiosity and open conversation. We work with boards, leadership teams, creative organisations and project partners to explore challenges, identify opportunities and build shared understanding.

Sessions can focus on organisational vision, values, team culture, strategic planning, partnership development or programme design. Rather than relying on traditional presentations, we create interactive environments that encourage dialogue, creativity and collective problem solving.

Supporting artists has been central to our work for over fifteen years.

Through artist development programmes, residencies, mentoring initiatives and open call processes, we have worked with hundreds of emerging and mid-career artists across different disciplines.

DiaEterna offers advisory support for artists, collectives and creative practitioners seeking to strengthen their practice, develop projects, navigate opportunities and build sustainable careers. We also work with organisations to design artist development programmes, residency structures, learning initiatives and commissioning frameworks.

Our approach focuses on helping artists connect creative ambition with practical pathways for growth.

Strong projects are built through strong relationships.

DiaEterna helps organisations identify partners, develop compelling narratives and create strategies for fundraising and stakeholder engagement. Drawing on extensive experience securing public, private and philanthropic funding, we support clients in building partnerships that align with their mission and ambitions.

Our work may include funding strategies, sponsorship development, partnership mapping, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement and cultural advocacy. We help organisations communicate their value clearly and build the networks needed to support long-term sustainability.

DiaEterna contributes to conferences, panels, learning programmes and professional development events across the cultural and creative sectors.

Founder Bengü Gün draws on experience as a curator, cultural leader, educator and entrepreneur to share practical insights into contemporary cultural practice. Topics may include cultural leadership, artist development, creative entrepreneurship, fundraising, organisational growth, community engagement, curatorial practice, immersive storytelling and cultural participation.

We also design bespoke workshops, training programmes and learning experiences for organisations, teams and professional networks.

DiaEterna supports organisations, teams and cultural institutions in embedding environmental responsibility into their thinking, planning and operations.

As a certified Carbon Literacy Facilitator, founder Bengü Gün delivers Carbon Literacy training programmes that help individuals and organisations understand the causes and impacts of climate change, identify practical actions and develop greater confidence in responding to environmental challenges.

Beyond training, DiaEterna works with organisations to explore how environmental values can be integrated into strategy, programming, partnerships and organisational culture. We help teams move beyond compliance and develop meaningful approaches to sustainability that align with their mission, audiences and long-term ambitions.

Our approach recognises that environmental action is not only an operational challenge but also a cultural one. Through workshops, facilitation and strategic support, we help organisations build the knowledge, confidence and frameworks needed to navigate their sustainability journey.