We are more is a Europe-wide arts advocacy campaign set up by Culture Action Europe in strategic partnership with the European Cultural Foundation. we are more proposes alternative routes to strengthen the recognition of the role of arts and culture in our European societies. We believe that if you share our values and believe in … Continued
The force behind the we are more campaign is Culture Action Europe, a coalition of more than 100 organisations and many artists across Europe, in strategic partnership with the European Cultural Foundation. It is an open source advocacy tool that encourages arts and cultural organisations across Europe to get involved and stand up for increased … Continued
In his book The Disturbing Guest*, the Italian philosopher, Umberto Galimberti, sustains that today’s youth is confronted with the presence of what he calls a “new guest”: nihilism. He believes that the existing discomfort among young people does not have psychological roots, its origin being strictly cultural. Indeed, he writes that “the remedies elaborated by … Continued
For live blogging and interviews of speakers and participants of the conference ‘Culture and Policies of Change’ taking place on 6-7 September in Brussels go to LabforCulture website. The ‘Culture and Policies of Change’ conference is a Culture Watch Europe event organised by the Council of Europe, in co-operation with the European Commission, the European Economic … Continued
Registration is open for the Culture Action Europe conference 2010 We are delighted to announce that registrations for the Culture Action Europe conference The Time is Now, that will take place in Brussels from the 7th-9th of October, are now open. Please go to www.cultureactioneuropeconference.eu to register and for more information. The Culture Action Europe … Continued
The Open Method of Coordination working groups reports exchanging good practices, comparing policies and making recommendations for action at national or European level have been published. Find out more here.
The European Union has adopted its new economic strategy entitled ‘Europe 2020’. A major EU policy framework, it will form the basis of the direction for the European integration project in the 10 years to come. How will it work, and what political and policy environment does it set for arts and culture in … Continued
2010 has been labelled ‘European Year for combating Poverty and Social Exclusion’. Culture Action Europe asked Fintan Farell – Director of the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) – to give us his perspective and expectations for the Year. Read the article entitled ‘Renewed EU commitment to combating poverty and social exclusion – what perspectives for … Continued