Cultural Democracy

A group of people sit in a circle on a wooden floor, engaged in a workshop. In the center, a woman with long dark hair and glasses on her head kneels and writes on bright orange and pink paper cards. Other participants hold pens and gesture while discussing. Some cards on the floor are labeled with handwritten words.

advocacy

7 July 2025

To save Creative Europe, write to your finance minister!

Write to your national finance minister before the MFF draft comes out! Every endorsement and every letter counts. Take action this week!

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A group of about twenty people sit in a circle of chairs and small tables under tall trees in an outdoor meeting area. Two speakers at the front, a man and a woman, sit behind a white table with papers and bottles, addressing the group. Behind them is a small greenhouse structure covered with posters and information sheets. Parked cars and a white camper van are visible in the background along the street.

news

7 July 2025

BEYOND goes regional: Call for hosts of Satellite BEYOND gatherings

Today, Culture Action Europe is officially launching the call for its members to apply to host the first Satellite BEYOND gatherings from September 2025 to August 2026 across 6 regions.

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knowledge

4 July 2025

Cultural deal for Europe: financing strategies and advocacy priorities in times of crisis

This professional knowledge transfer cultural debate, part of the “Beyond creation” project produced by Formare Culturala platform, explores the Cultural Deal for Europe initiative and EU cultural financing strategies.

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project

26 June 2025

News

News about the Ask, Pay, Trust campaign and ongoing advocacy actions.

Latest news: Cinderella or the Little Match Girl? How EU Culture Ministers See the Future of Creative Europe (15 May 2025)

Ongoing project

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A colourful collage of overlapping posters in neon pink, yellow, orange, and green tones, each featuring bold text in various languages including English, Dutch, and French. Phrases such as “ASK PAY TRUST,” “VRAAG BETAAL VERTROUW,” and “INTERROGER RÉTRIBUER CROIRE” are prominently printed, along with QR codes and the tagline “THE ARTIST” or “DE KUNSTENAARS / LES ARTISTES.”

news

23 June 2025

Hundreds demand action to save Creative Europe

More than 800 cultural sector professionals, representing 479 organisations from 40 countries, believe that the future EU budget must include a strong, standalone Creative Europe programme. Are you one of them?

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Lars Ebert stands on stage speaking, wearing a headset microphone, a light grey jacket, white shirt, and a brown scarf. Behind him, a large screen displays the title “LET’S TALK POLITICS” and his name and affiliation: “Lars Ebert, Culture Action Europe.” Logos for event partners and green leaf graphics appear on the screen. The photo is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the speaker against the bright backdrop.

knowledge

13 June 2025

Let’s Talk Politics | BEYOND 2025 Replay

Rewatch the policy panel, “Let’s Talk Politics” from BEYOND 2025: Being Many in Torino, Italy.

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A textured black background with collage-style artwork and mixed fonts. Large text reads “Beyond Zine” and “Turin 2025.” A vintage-style hand in pink holds a bowl of fruit. Two halved plums sit below. Smaller text says: “But I’ve always found fruit to be a good love language. To wash, slice, or peel and offer to share is such a quiet gesture of affection.” At the top, logos for Culture Action Europe, Club Silencio, and Fondazione Fitzcarraldo are displayed.

knowledge

11 June 2025

The Beyond Zine is OUT!

We are thrilled to announce that the BEYOND Zine is now complete and available for all to explore. This collaborative publication is the creative heartbeat of the BEYOND 2025: Being Many gathering, held from 4–7 June in Turin, Italy.

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A large group of people participating in an outdoor movement or dance workshop on a grassy lawn in front of a red-brick building with arched windows. The participants move energetically with raised arms and expressive gestures. The atmosphere is relaxed and communal, set against lush green trees and bright daylight.

news

11 June 2025

What does it mean to be many?

Re-experience the welcome words by Natalie Giorgadze, Culture Action Europe General Director, for the opening moments of this year’s gathering, BEYOND 2025: Being Many, which took place in Turin, Italy, 4-7 June, 2025

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