Europe needs to increase cultural participation, and cultural and artistic organisations also need to be equipped to manage the challenge. How to enable those organisations to reach and engage a wider and diverse audience? The general and increasing attention on Audience Development (AD) in Europe is due to different factors, stemming from different legacies and … Continued
After over four years of a marvellous journey, my time at Culture Action Europe has come to an end. I have been offered and have accepted to lead cultural policy in my home town as Deputy Mayor in charge of culture in Rome. This is an immense honour and a huge challenge – and I … Continued
The EESC Liaison group’s two Presidents have published a joint statement on the British referendum on EU membership, following consultation with the members of the Liaison group, in which CAE represents the field of culture and the arts: read the statement.
Following the UK referendum on EU membership, Culture Action Europe has repeatedly been approached on the issue of EU funding for the UK cultural sector. On June 28th 2016, DG EAC stated that: Following the referendum result in the United Kingdom, DG Education and Culture, which is responsible for EU programmes such as Erasmus+, Creative … Continued
IETM, International network for contemporary performing arts, in collaboration with Culture Action Europe and UCLG – United Cities and Local Governments, released the mapping “Creation and Displacement. Developing New Narratives Around Migration”, that presents some of the artistic projects taking place in Europe and internationally with a focus on support, solidarity and engagement with refugees and … Continued
We are happy to share with you the news that our Secretary General, Luca Bergamo in a historical local election, has become the new Commissioner for Culture of Rome. We congratulate Luca and look forward to working with him in his new role putting into practice the ideals and proposals CAE stands for. More to … Continued
“Culture, Cities and Identity in Europe”, the study commissioned by the European Economic and Social Committee and carried out by Culture Action Europe and Agenda21 for Culture-UCLG was officially presented at “A hope for Europe” conference in Brussels. Luca Jahier, President of the Various Interests Group of the EESC, opened the conference with these words: “Culture … Continued
An invitation from CAE member Trans Europe Halles: The Fika Project launches two books on cultural leadership. Are you a cultural sector professional, supporter, practitioner, teacher or researcher? Are you curious about leadership and how it relates to the work you do and the changes you want to make? Do you sometimes feel a disconnect … Continued