Ten years after the adoption of the Agenda for Culture in 2007, a new European reality calls for its urgent revision. There is a growing recognition by Member States and European institutions of the contribution of culture to the progress of the European Union. In times of accelerated economic and social change, culture can play … Continued

Just prior to the launch of European Year of Cultural Heritage, members, partners and friends of Culture Action Europe gathered in Rome this November to collectively reflect on meaning of “belonging” and “becoming”. How can we, as artists and cultural operators, engaged citizens and policy makers, rationalists and visionaries, develop an inclusive belonging? How can we … Continued

Beyond the Obvious – Cultural Agora in Rome has come to an end. We would like to thank partners, contributors and participants of this very special gathering: those who shared their brave stories and offered practical solutions, those who asked uncomfortable questions, those who walked us through our memories, those who came from far away, … Continued

This year, in the framework of Contemporaneamente Roma International Days, BtO becomes part of the Beyond the Obvious Cultural Agora.  On this page you can find more information about the diversity of events happening during the Cultural Agora at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome. Diverse programme, topics and contributors – gusts will have the full access to … Continued

Belonging and Becoming is the title of the October issue of Culture Action Europe’s newsletter. Editorial from Robert Manchin, CAE president,  focuses on the concepts of belonging, European identity, our shared European heritage and shared European future. “Most of us are engaged in essentially intercultural monologues. For dialogues we need more respect, humility and willingness … Continued