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Cultural Democracy in Contact Zones

Join us 2-3 July in Brussels to explore how different identities and perspectives can shape a common future at the conference, “Cultural Democracy in Contact Zones.”

Action Group on Artistic Freedom: Meeting #1

The first meeting of the Artistic Freedom action group will take place on 11 June 2026. If you are actively working on artistic freedom, join us to share information, exchange experiences and build capacity together.

Action Group on Working Conditions: Meeting #3

This is the final of three online meetings of the Action group on Working Conditions to consult members, share views and expertise, and co-create a position paper to feed into the upcoming EU Artists’ Charter, including on its principles, governance and implementability.

CAE Annual General Assembly 2026

Culture Action Europe’s 2026 Annual General Assembly is taking place online on 25 June 2026 and is open to all Culture Action Europe members.

A close-up shot focuses on the hands of two people working over a table, with one person wearing a black gloved hand holding a silver and blue spray paint can aimed at a surface. The other person's hand, also in a black glove, is covered in blue and green paint residue as they guide or hold the artwork in place. In the blurred background, other spray cans and a sign are visible under warm, out-of-focus lighting.
A person in a blue denim shirt is seen from the side, drawing with a marker on a large white board outdoors next to a tree. The board features a collaborative mural with illustrations of buildings, a central figure with a gear in their hair, and various handwritten messages. The artwork includes colorful accents in pink, yellow, and red, creating a vibrant scene of community engagement and creativity.

Between Neighbours: Crossing Voices, Crossing Borders | East Satellite

The BEYOND Satellite in Istanbul, Türkiye, is driven by the urgent need to address the cultural and political realities of the region: fragile peace, unresolved conflicts, cultural silences, and shrinking space for artistic freedom. The event will culminate in a jointly drafted declaration capturing the perspectives of the region and connecting them with EU-level advocacy.

Where: Istanbul, Türkiye 
When: 4 May 2026 - 6 May 2026
[ Cultural Democracy ]
[ Culture as a Sector And Vector ]
An aerial, top-down view shows a long, vibrant street mural painted directly onto the asphalt between two sidewalks. The colorful, mosaic-style artwork features bold black outlines and includes the phrases "OUR CLIMATE" and "30 KM/h" alongside symbols like a globe, a rainbow, and smiley faces. Lush green trees and urban architecture border the street, framing the artistic intervention within the city landscape.

Lunchtime Session | Outta Climate Festival – Reclaiming Public Space Through Art, Mobility & Collective Action

This Lunchtime Session, presented by Jazz Solidarity Network (Greece), introduces the Outta Climate Festival, a participatory cultural initiative operating at the intersection of art, music, and sustainable urban mobility, inviting reflections on how similar approaches can be adapted and developed across different European contexts.

Where: Online 
When: 23 April 2026 13:00 - 14:00
[ Cultural Democracy ]
[ Culture as a Sector And Vector ]
[ Sustainability ]
Poster for the BEYOND 2026 South-West Satellite event in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, scheduled for 21–22 April 2026. The word ‘BEYOND’ appears over a green watercolor splash with a tree growing out of the final letter ‘D’, its roots and branches rendered in detailed black ink. The Culture Action Europe logo is in the upper left corner.

Activating bottom-up coordination for the future of cultural policies in Europe: South West Satellite BEYOND

The BEYOND Satellite in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, will explore how cultural practice, policy and civic engagement intersect in moments of social, territorial and democratic transformation, with a strong emphasis on listening, care and situated knowledge. Special attention will be given to peripheral contexts and territories, both geographically and structurally.

Where: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 
When: 21 April 2026 - 22 April 2026
[ Cultural Democracy ]
[ Cultural Policies ]
[ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ]
[ Sustainability ]

Different Times, New Solutions: CAE Nordic-Baltic Satellite BEYOND

The BEYOND satellite in Riga, Latvia, will explore sustainability in its broadest sense, including the working conditions and wellbeing of cultural workers, while also addressing cultural identity across the Nordic region, the Baltic region, UK and Europe.

Where: Riga, Latvia 
When: 14 April 2026 - 16 April 2026
[ Cultural Democracy ]
[ Cultural Policies ]
[ Culture and Well-Being ]
[ Culture as a Sector And Vector ]
[ Culture as a Workplace ]
[ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ]
[ Sustainability ]
A woman with long dark hair is seen in profile as she writes on a wall illuminated by a vibrant blue light. Her silhouette is cast as a large shadow against the wall, which is covered in various handwritten words and phrases like "Embrace aliveness." The scene has a moody, artistic atmosphere with high contrast between the dark foreground and the glowing blue surface.

Action Group on Digital and AI: AI Strategy for the CCS (2nd Meeting)

The Digital and AI action group will reconvene to review our initial draft recommendations for the upcoming AI Strategy for the CCS to refine its content and ensure no critical perspectives are missing before submission. The strategy is in the initial drafting stages, and the European Commission is seeking civil society input. If you are a CAE or MCA member, join to share your views!

Where: Online 
When: 2 April 2026 11:00 - 12:30
[ Cultural Policies ]
[ Digital Transformation ]
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