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Culture is being erased from EU research and innovation funding. How do we save it?

A coalition of cultural networks started the ‘Name, Place, Fund’ campaign to secure the presence of culture for research, innovation and competitiveness in the 2028-2034 budget.

Satellite BEYOND 2026

Satellite BEYOND is a series of decentralised, regional events hosted by CAE members that will take place over the next few months. BEYOND will travel from Riga → Las Palmas de Gran Canaria → Istanbul → Amsterdam → Skopje → Gdańsk.

500+ organisations call for an increased budget for AgoraEU

A coalition of 500+ organisations representing Europe’s cultural and creative sectors, independent media and journalism, civil society and democracy actors have sent an open letter to the EU institutions calling for a substantial increase in funding for the AgoraEU programme in the next long-term EU budget.

What We Talk About When We Talk About Socially Engaged Arts

Socially engaged arts are collaborative, community-centred practices where artists and participants co-create artistic responses to social, environmental, and political issues. But how does that actually work on the ground? We’ve put together a reflective blog post to explore what these practices look like in action.

A conceptual collage of four diverse people interacting within a set of interlocking puzzle pieces, representing teamwork and collaboration.
A close-up of two ceramic coffee mugs on a light wooden table with a natural chipboard texture. One mug in the foreground is slightly stained inside; the other, behind it, has gold lettering partially visible. A glass of water and a folded white cloth sit to the right. Overlaid in large white text across the image: “at the heart: love letters to culture.”

Love letter to fairness and fair practice

“Although our union is far from perfect: I see a future for us. A near future that enables us to take care of one another. Let us build on solidarity.” Read today’s love letter from Amsterdam.

A large group of people gather on a rooftop terrace at sunset, socialising and talking in small clusters. The setting features greenery, café awnings, and historic buildings with domes and a tall tower in the background. The light is warm and golden. White overlaid text across the image reads: “at the heart: love letters to culture.”

A letter to the space between us

“In this part of the world, we have learned to build you with care. Not because it is easy, but because it is necessary.” Read today’s love letter from Istanbul.

A group of around fifteen people gather outdoors under leafy trees on a city street. A woman gestures while speaking to the group, who listen attentively; several hold smartphones. One older woman crouches near a wooden bench, appearing to examine or adjust something at its base. The setting includes palm trees, parked cars, pastel-coloured buildings, and street signs in the background. White overlaid text across the image reads: “at the heart: love letters to culture.”

Con cariño, de parte de un amiga

“Care means establishing rules, frameworks, and conditions that allow us to live with dignity.” Read today’s love letter from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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