From 23-26 October in Konstanz-Kreuzlingen, Culture Action Europe hosted Beyond the Obvious 2019: Culture Crops. This conference served as a platform for dialogue and sharing experiences of cultural practices in non-urban territories, bringing together a diverse group of contributors and speakers from across Europe. One of the many passionate conference contributors was Adela Bértolo of … Continued
As a part of today’s European Parliament plenary session, and preceding the approval vote on the incoming College of Commissioners, European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen made a statement that the European cultural sector has been anxiously awaiting – the title of Commissioner-designate Mariya Gabriel has been changed to “Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Education, … Continued
As a part of the Beyond the Obvious: Culture Crops 2019 conference, Culture Action Europe brought together inspiring speakers and distinguished panelists, as well as both experienced and emerging practitioners to provide insight and spark discussion about cultural practices in non-urban territories. One of these speakers was Yanina Taneva, Ideas Creator and Founder at the … Continued
Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is expected to take the office on the 1st of December. There are only ten days left for the president-elect to reconsider her initial proposal and bring back “culture” in Commissioner-designate Gabriel’s title. United cultural and creative sector is loud to remind Ms. von der Leyen that culture has … Continued
On 20 November, Culture Action Europe and Freemuse will host a working group meeting on Defending the Freedom Artistic Expression. This meeting will act as a platform for discussion about the main topics related to freedom of artistic expression in Europe, as well as to develop an advocacy strategy surrounding these urgent issues. Working group … Continued
Culture Action Europe is recruiting a policy director, based in Brussels. Deadline to apply: 30 November noon (CET). CAE POLICY DIRECTOR | JOB DESCRIPTION 37,5 hrs / per week The Policy Director is in charge of: Developing organisation’s lobby and advocacy strategy in Brussels, under the supervision of the Secretary General in coordination with the … Continued
Culture Action Europe’s Executive Committee reflects the diversity, inter-sectorality and inclusivity of our network. From European and international networks to individuals representing all cultural practices and organisational structures, Culture Action Europe brings these voices together in order to put culture at the heart of public debate and decision making. As of 26 October 2019, new … Continued
Culture crops is a conference on the road, where we will explore approaches to culture in non-urban territories in Europe. Guided by 5 key questions, the programme centres upon facilitated debate and exchange, creative workshops and panel discussions with policymakers working on the EU-level. Join us in Konstanz-Kreuzlingen 23-26 October to take part in this … Continued