BtO Rome 2017 with its motto “Belonging and Becoming” part of a Cultural Agora in the heart of Rome inspired all contributors. Landscapes of belonging, however, are nuanced – we ‘belong’ and are perceived to belong in many different ways at many different scales. This enables us to engage in the active, perpetual process of Becoming citizens, societies … Continued
In this conversation with Culture Action Europe (CAE), Tere Badia, incoming Secretary General of CAE, shares her vision on the future of European networks and the arts & cultural sector in times of uncertainties. Culture Action Europe (CAE): Social, political and cultural environment of 90-ies, when European networks started mushrooming, was essentially different from the … Continued
Why must culture be central in rebuilding Europe? How does culture foster development of sustainable and resilient societies? Why should culture and the arts get a substantial financial support? Culture Action Europe discusses cultural policy developments with experts, policy-makers, artists, activists, partners and friends. Salon Culture aims to represent different voices of Culture Action Europe’s interest … Continued
Why must culture be central in rebuilding Europe? How does culture foster development of sustainable and resilient societies? Why should culture and the arts get a substantial financial support? Culture Action Europe discusses cultural policy developments with experts, policy-makers, artists, activists, partners and friends. Salon Culture aims to represent different voices of Culture Action Europe’s interest … Continued
Civil Society Days 2018 “Citizenship, Democracy & Culture in Digitised Europe” will take place right after the plenary session at which the European Economic and Social Committee celebrates its 60th anniversary. The focus of this Civil Society Days will be on fostering the current debate about the future of Europe and on highlighting the role … Continued
Why must culture be central in rebuilding Europe? How does culture foster development of sustainable and resilient societies? Why should culture and the arts get a substantial financial support? Culture Action Europe discusses cultural policy developments with experts, policy-makers, artists, activists, partners and friends. Salon Culture aims to represent different voices of Culture Action Europe’s interest … Continued
Culture and Education for All: Building the Skills for More Resilient Societies Brussels, 16 March 2018 Civil society organisation[1], European and International Institutions, permanent representations, universities, teachers and stakeholders came together on March 14th to discuss a common approach to linking culture and education. In light of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and the … Continued
The Cult Committee held a public hearing on access to culture on the 26 February. Invited experts discussed public funding for culture, copyright, cross-border tax policy issue, and new financing models for arts centres geared to fulfil the social, educational and democratic role of culture. You can find their presentations here. The ensuing debate focused … Continued