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On Thursday 29 April 10.00-16.00 CET, the New European Bauhaus Collective (NEBC), which Culture Action Europe is part of, is organising an online conference “Common Ground: Making the Renovation Wave a Cultural Project”. In the spirit of the New European Bauhaus (NEB), a newly-launched initiative of the European Commission aiming at bringing the Green Deal closer to the citizens, this…


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An expert meeting held on 15–16 December 2022 in Budapest, Hungary, on the value of arts interventions for health, focusing on initiatives for mainstreaming arts into prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (‎NCDs)‎ in the WHO European Region. Participants included academics in a range of disciplines, civil society groups, Member State representatives and WHO staff. NCD prevention and control, a…


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IETM published this interesting essay by Sirí Paulsen,who offers a valuable insight into the Greenlandic performing arts from a performance-historical perspective. “With a particular focus on Inuit narratives, archival traditions and the transmission of knowledge, she asks – which story is being told, who is telling it, and to which audience? Paulsen’s essay provides a historical overview that highlights the…


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Centre for Cultural Value’s research digests are based on a rapid assessment of published literature to present a “snapshot” of cultural value research across a number of core themes. “This research digest summarises current evidence relating to artists working in socially engaged practices, the social value of this work, how they are funded and the different settings they work in….


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A Brainstorming Session took part and was organized through the Voices of Culture process, a Structured Dialogue between the European Commission and the cultural sector represented by more than 30 people affiliated with cultural associations, NGOs, and other bodies. This process provides a framework for discussions between EU civil society stakeholders and the European Commission with regard to culture. Its…


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Do you or your cultural organisation do research, and is it your intention to create an open, inclusive and equal environment for your institution, your audiences and the communities you work with? Damaging attitudes and misconceptions about minoritised ethnic individuals and communities can have a negative impact on how we represent and produce culture, as well as on the decision-making…


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‘Global inequality in freedom of movement persists due to unequal distribution of funding and burdensome visa regulations.’ These insights on Schengen visas for thirdcountry nationals with a specific focus on the African continent and the arts and cultural sector are produced within the scope of the EUfunded Deconfining project. Deconfining is dedicated to contributing to a better understanding of (social,…


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Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture (NDPC) launch a policy brief, as an outcome of the NDPC led project “Creative Cross-Innovations for Sustainability” (2022-2023). This policy brief is a call to policymakers to become aware of arts & design-based collaboration and cross-innovation, and to champion and form policies that truly drive the practice forward. This is important not only to expand…


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In March 2023, experts raised concerns about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on human civilization, urging a pause to improve the safety and transparency of AI systems. However, AI development continued rapidly, especially in the audiovisual sector. AI tools were used to enhance visual effects and create generative AI episodes of TV shows. For audiovisual authors, AI could assist…


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Voices of Culture, the structured dialogue between the cultural sector in the European Union and the European Commission, has published a brainstorming report on “Culture and Creative Sectors and Industries driving the Green Transition and Facing the Energy Crisis,” following an in-person meeting on 15 and 16 June 2023 in Tartu, Estonia. The meeting provided a space for exchange and…


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In June a really interesting panel discussion took place by IETM called ‘Art and Activism II – Transforming culture through artistic influence’, exploring the arts’ potential to challenge mainstream narratives and highlighting the power of art as a catalyst for cultural and societal change. It emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, colonization, capitalism, and indigenous rights through artistic expression…


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“Three video podcasts documenting a 4-day exchange of artistic practices, led by disabled artists collective Al.Di.Qua & hosted by EDN member Lavanderia a Vapore. Artists, choreographers and other dance professionals were invited to join a 4-day collective and collaborative exploration of disabling conditions and systemic barriers set by prevailing ableism in contemporary dance. The EDN Carte Blanche Artist Exchange was mediated…