Skip to content
[ Cultural Democracy ]
[ Cultural Policies ]
[ Culture and Well-Being ]
[ Culture as a Sector And Vector ]
[ Culture as a Workplace ]
[ Digital Transformation ]
[ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ]
[ Sustainability ]

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.

A letter to the network, with their eyes closed

We've sent you a love letter. 💌

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.

Compete to Create: How the EU’s Budget Is Debuffing Creative Industries

No support for creative industries in the next EU budget? The new MFF proposal debuffs support for the more economic dimensions of culture, its digitalisation and financial tools that help creative businesses grow. What does this mean moving forward?

AgoraEU Updates: What Are the Council and Parliament Preparing?

To coincide with the Cultural Deal for Europe Policy Conversation on 3 February 2026, Culture Action Europe shares the latest updates on the status of AgoraEU negotiations as part of the next long-term EU budget.

No Culture on the Horizon? The Uncertain Future of EU Support for Culture Research

As the EU negotiates its next long-term budget, the future of culture-related research and innovation is at risk. Find out why we are calling for €3 billion for culture-related research and innovation in the Horizon Europe Framework Programme.

A conceptual collage of four diverse people interacting within a set of interlocking puzzle pieces, representing teamwork and collaboration.
A large audience sits closely together in a bright auditorium with wooden tiered seating. Many people wear conference badges on lanyards and appear reflective, some with eyes closed as if listening intently or participating in a quiet moment. The crowd is diverse in age and gender. White overlaid text across the image reads: “at the heart: love letters to culture.”
An abstract digital gradient fills the frame, blending deep navy and black on the left into soft turquoise, pale green, yellow, magenta, and vivid purple on the right. The colors flow smoothly into one another with a blurred, luminous effect, creating a sense of depth and movement. No text or figures are visible.
Abstract, glowing ring of light with radiating orange, blue, and yellow streaks against a black background.
Abstract digital gradient artwork with a smooth, undulating wave shape. The colour palette blends from deep blue and violet in the lower left to pink, orange, and bright yellow in the upper right.
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.

View More