‘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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
“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 … Continued
This publication follows a Mobility Webinar organised by On the Move together with Wales Arts International and Arts Infopoint UK to discuss cultural relations between EU Member States and the United Kingdom, with a focus on the visual arts. It presents the main takeaways of the conversation, which greatly benefited from the input of representatives … Continued
Staying in a hospital or undergoing invasive medical treatments can be a very stressful and frightening experience for both children and their parents. However, due to time constraints and workload in the context of medical care, pediatric patients and their families often receive only little social support. Healthcare Clowns visiting hospitalized children at their bedsides, … Continued