Annual policy conversation on #CulturalDealEU successfully joined forces of cultural Europe “When the night of the pandemic took over our private lives, we just sang from the balconies. Culture is decisive for the quality of life. And it’s culture that can bring people back together again after the trauma of the pandemic.” These words of … Continued
2022 is the European Year of Youth. But what is its link with culture in the months ahead? As said by the European Commission President during her State of the Union address last year, “the pandemic has robbed young people of many opportunities – to meet and make new friends, to experience and explore new cultures. … Continued
This is the last chance to apply for the open call for experts launched by the Capacity Building for European Capitals of Culture. All interested professionals are invited to send in their applications before the end of February 2022. Check out the eligibility criteria here. The Capacity Building for European Capitals of Culture project supports … Continued
Culture Action Europe members are invited to join a lunchtime presentation of the MEMEX: MEMories & EXperiences project on Thursday, 17 February 2022, 1-2pm (CET). Audience engagement and inclusion are two challenges faced by cultural and social organisations. MEMEX is a 3 years European research project (H2020) that promotes social cohesion through collaborative, heritage-related tools, both an app … Continued
The situation in Afghanistan following the chaotic withdrawal of Western allies last summer left many Afghans in a precarious situation. Anyone who was perceived to be working for ‘the allies’ or who was involved in activities not in line with the Taliban’s moral and religious code is in danger. This includes artists, journalists and educators, … Continued
The potential of culture to drive sustainable development is too often unrealised. In a world where resilience, creativity, cohesion and a right-based, people-centred approach are more essential than ever, we simply cannot afford to leave culture out in our efforts to respond to global challenges and build a better world. How can we ensure a … Continued
On 20 January, 58 civil society organisations, including Culture Action Europe, joined Citizens Take Over Europe in signing an open letter to the Executive Board calling to ensure that the recommendations coming out of the European Citizens’ Panels at the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) are all seriously and publicly debated and responded … Continued
On 20 January, 58 civil society organisations, including Culture Action Europe, joined Citizens Take Over Europe in signing an open letter to the Executive Board calling to ensure that the recommendations coming out of the European Citizens’ Panels at the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) are all seriously and publicly debated and responded to in writing by the Conference Plenary … Continued