This edition stood out through being intertwined with the city, its engagement with the community, interaction with residents and visitors, and many local partnerships. This started with the opening in July 2015, a year in advance, of the 'ruru house' in a vacant storefront in downtown Arnhem. It became a lively meeting place with a program of discussions, workshops, lectures, culinary activities, performances, pop-up markets and karaoke nights, where curators and Arnhemmers found each other.

The art installations in the park could literally be used by anyone through, which provided space for for instance weddings, performances and cooking. Throughout the city there were installations on show, including striking murals.