2019 has been a busy year for Culture Action Europe, putting a lot of energy in advancing culture in the public debate and decision-making. Two important campaigns to “Bring Culture Back, Ms. President” and EP Elections campaign have been the main highlights of our action in 2019. A new Culture Action Europe strategy document 2019-2021 … Continued
Artistic Research (AR) is practice-based, practice-led research in the arts which has developed rapidly in the last twenty years globally and is a key knowledge base for art education in Higher Arts Education Institutions (HAEIs). The Vienna Declaration is intended as a policy document addressing political decision makers, funding bodies, higher education and research institutions … Continued
Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of the CULT Committee, makes a statement following the exchange of views at the Committee on Culture and Education on the revised MFF proposal, in the European Parliament in Brussels. “First, we have to see that the original proposal from the Commission from the year 2018 was much higher than … Continued
The ‘Capacity Building for European Capitals of Culture’ project is seeking professionals from a variety of disciplines to join its pool of experts. This expert group will help bridge gaps in skills in the implementing teams of European Capitals of Culture. The project consortium is looking for experts in different fields to help meet key … Continued
Culture Action Europe is one of 40 NGOs led by SDG Watch Europe to join calls today for an EU Recovery Plan which puts the achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement at the heart of a sustainable and inclusive future. The 10 recommendations for the European Institutions and EU national governments are … Continued
Arts and culture will not be the same after COVID-19. The new situation would require new approaches and solutions at local, national and European level. We must be able to re-imagine the future, despite of the current social, health and economic challenges. Culture Action Europe and the European Cultural Foundation mapped emergency initiatives and measures … Continued
The European Commission has updated its Frequently Asked Questions page related to the impact of Coronavirus on the Creative Europe programme. Answers provided by the Commission covers doubts related to eligibility, budgetary shifts and match-funding and co-financing rates. Under the initiative of Culture Action Europe, European cultural networks, platforms and cultural organisations have been advocating … Continued
A call for a central place for culture in the EU long-term recovery budget Despite its historic relevance, the revised Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposal presented by the European Commission on 27 May is unambitious for culture. Member States now have the opportunity to show that a forward-looking strategy for the Europe of tomorrow does … Continued