Culture Action Europe puts culture at the heart of public debate and decision making at the European, regional and national level. On the occasion of the Italian political elections 2018, Italian members of Culture Action Europe ask candidates of all parties and coalitions for explicit support and increase in national public budget allocated for culture. … Continued
Cultural participation is the ultimate expression of access to culture. It is a human right enshrined in Article 27 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and as such creates an obligation for its protection and promotion. The presence of multiple and varied cultural opportunities for citizens corresponds with a healthy society, encouraging social … Continued
Just prior to the launch of European Year of Cultural Heritage, members, partners and friends of Culture Action Europe gathered in Rome this November to collectively reflect on meaning of “belonging” and “becoming”. How can we, as artists and cultural operators, engaged citizens and policy makers, rationalists and visionaries, develop an inclusive belonging? How can we … Continued
Beyond the Obvious – Cultural Agora in Rome has come to an end. We would like to thank partners, contributors and participants of this very special gathering: those who shared their brave stories and offered practical solutions, those who asked uncomfortable questions, those who walked us through our memories, those who came from far away, … Continued
This year, in the framework of Contemporaneamente Roma International Days, BtO becomes part of the Beyond the Obvious Cultural Agora. On this page you can find more information about the diversity of events happening during the Cultural Agora at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome. Diverse programme, topics and contributors – gusts will have the full access to … Continued
Belonging and Becoming is the title of the October issue of Culture Action Europe’s newsletter. Editorial from Robert Manchin, CAE president, focuses on the concepts of belonging, European identity, our shared European heritage and shared European future. “Most of us are engaged in essentially intercultural monologues. For dialogues we need more respect, humility and willingness … Continued
The importance of cultural policies at a local level is increasingly recognised as key in shaping sustainable change in our societies. However, there is still a long road ahead for a coherent and comprehensive European strategy to emerge in this domain. In “Polis and the people: Looking into the future of urban cultural policies”, Culture … Continued
New speakers, new partners, new ideas. Beyond the Obvious (BtO) conference 2017 in Rome is organic, dynamic, symbiotic and on its way to set the ground for you! This year, Beyond the Obvious becomes part of the Cultural Agora @ Palaexpo. Have an updated glance at the programme. CAE BtO Preliminary programme Many more side events will be revealed in the next days! Check back … Continued