On 1 June, the Italian members of CAE sent a letter to the candidates Mayor of Rome, inviting the public authority to put culture at the centre of the political strategy of the city. Culture is an essential citizenship right and a crucial element for wellbeing. The letter hopes to inspire the future administration of Rome … Continued
An invitation from CAE member Trans Europe Halles: The Fika Project launches two books on cultural leadership. Are you a cultural sector professional, supporter, practitioner, teacher or researcher? Are you curious about leadership and how it relates to the work you do and the changes you want to make? Do you sometimes feel a disconnect … Continued
On 8 June, the European Commission published a joint communication “towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations”, as part of its plan to become a stronger global actor and contributor to sustainable growth, peace and mutual understanding. The paper lays out the EU’s guiding principles (promoting peace, the rule of law, freedom of speech, … Continued
In light of the EUYO case Culture Action Europe calls on the European Commission and Parliament to review the implementation of Creative Europe and guarantee independence of decision making processes Brussels, 10 June 2016 Culture Action Europe has been following the developments concerning the funding of the European Union Youth Orchestra, funded since 1976 … Continued
How can culture and cities help build hope and a new narrative for Europe? What value should we attribute to culture? How does culture drive economic growth? How can culture and the arts reconvert and regenerate cities, giving them a new identity? Culture Action Europe and UCLG-Agenda 21 will present the study “Culture, Cities and … Continued
On May 31st and June 1st of 2016, the European Economic and Social Committee, in cooperation with the members of the Liaison group representing European civil society organisations and networks (in which Culture Action Europe represents the culture sector), held a forum focusing on migration and on how Europe can adapt to structural change: “Living … Continued
Culture Action Europe together with members and partners continues to promote the role of cultural diversity and intercultural exchange in our societies. Between March and May 2016 three important publications were released we want to draw your attention to: “Creation and Displacement: Developing new narratives around migration” is a generously documented study published by IETM … Continued
On April 28, the Italian members of CAE met in Rome to discuss culture as an essential citizenship right with cultural operators and stakeholders. The general theme has been specified into three subtopics: culture and citizens, culture and communities, culture and development. With over 80 participants, the initiative aimed at identifying strategies to be pursued to create and strengthen a virtuous link between culture … Continued