Centre for Cultural Value’s research digests are based on a rapid assessment of published literature to present a “snapshot” of cultural value research across a number of core themes. “This research digest summarises current evidence relating to artists working in socially engaged practices, the social value of this work, how they are funded and the … Continued
Do you or your cultural organisation do research, and is it your intention to create an open, inclusive and equal environment for your institution, your audiences and the communities you work with? Damaging attitudes and misconceptions about minoritised ethnic individuals and communities can have a negative impact on how we represent and produce culture, as … Continued
A new Creative Europe funding round for European cultural networks has just been opened for the second half of the seven-year financial period.
Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture (NDPC) launch a policy brief, as an outcome of the NDPC led project “Creative Cross-Innovations for Sustainability” (2022-2023). This policy brief is a call to policymakers to become aware of arts & design-based collaboration and cross-innovation, and to champion and form policies that truly drive the practice forward. This is … Continued
The newly-published Annual Work Programme for Creative Europe confirms that there will not be calls out for large-scale cooperation projects in 2024. They will be published only every other year.
In June a really interesting panel discussion took place by IETM called ‘Art and Activism II – Transforming culture through artistic influence’, exploring the arts’ potential to challenge mainstream narratives and highlighting the power of art as a catalyst for cultural and societal change. It emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, colonization, capitalism, and … Continued
Cultural Deal for Europe: an open letter ahead of the EP elections 2024 In the framework of the Culture Deal for Europe Campaign, Culture Action Europe and our partners from the European Cultural Foundation and Europa Nostra address with a new joint appeal the sitting and hopeful Members of the European Parliament, as well as … Continued
“Three video podcasts documenting a 4-day exchange of artistic practices, led by disabled artists collective Al.Di.Qua & hosted by EDN member Lavanderia a Vapore. Artists, choreographers and other dance professionals were invited to join a 4-day collective and collaborative exploration of disabling conditions and systemic barriers set by prevailing ableism in contemporary dance. The EDN Carte … Continued