Press Release, 27-03-2020, European Parliament. The Chair of EP Committee on Culture and Education warns that the cultural and creative sectors have been ravaged by the impact of stringent public health measures. Commenting on yesterday’s approval by the EP of the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative, Culture and Education Committee Chair, Sabine Verheyen (EPP, DE), issued the … Continued
In response to Covid-19 pandemic many governments, arts councils, foundations and private actors are deploying new emergency initiatives: designing compensation measures, reorganising their funding, combining efforts and sharing information, all this to tackle the unprecedented crisis that hit our societies – and specifically our culture, arts, creative sectors and cultural heritage. Culture Action Europe has addressed the … Continued
The coronavirus has affected all countries in Europe, and it is already evident that the cultural sector is and will be heavily impacted. We stand in solidarity with every person and organisation that are affected by the virus not only in Europe but also elsewhere in the world, and by the measures taken to contain … Continued
In response to covid-19 pandemic, European countries are deploying unprecedented emergency tactics and a warlike language. The “invisible enemy” is weakening not only the public health and labour systems across the continent deeply affected by the austerity policies of the last decade, but is also putting under threat the European project as we know it. … Continued
The amount of information we receive every day on Covid-19’s impact on our society is massive. It is often hard to navigate through this ocean of data, new measures and campaigns without getting lost and disoriented. That’s why On the Move and Circostrada‘s joint initiative is so praiseworthy. The two networks built an extensive and … Continued
On behalf of IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts, Culture Action Europe (CAE), European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) and Trans Europe Halles (TEH) we would like to thank all the people who participated in the Beyond the Urban webinar that was held yesterday morning at IETM’s offices. It was a great experience … Continued
It’s official! Culture Action Europe (CAE), the European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC), IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts, and Trans Europe Halles (TEH) published “Beyond the Urban – Contemporary arts and culture in non-urban areas as keys to a sustainable and cohesive Europe”, a joint policy paper aiming at supporting culture in … Continued
The recent spread of the Coronavirus is pushing States to take harsh measures in the attempt to tackle the epidemic and to #flattenthecurve. Belgium is not an exception. Culture Action Europe takes the civic responsibility to mitigate the spread of COVID19 and joins other cultural venues, festivals, projects and civil society organisations in suspending events … Continued