On September 10th, Jean-Claude Juncker, President-elect of the European Commission, announced the composition of the new College of Commissioners. The President-elect proposed new working methods to respond to the portfolios’ break-up, which has been generated by the obligation to compose a College including a representative from each Member State. Culture Action Europe acknowledges the attempt … Continued
In the framework of the second European Citizens Summit on 23 and 24 September 2014, which is organised by the EU Civil Society Contact Group (CSCG), this webinar will present the upcoming event and discuss the “degrowth” paradigm as a potential solution for a fairer and more democratic Europe. The webinar will provide an opportunity … Continued
Beyond the Obvious will take place in the vibrant region formed by Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead (UK). The Conference will be in various locations around the city, such as the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Newcastle Civic Centre SAGE Gateshead University of Newcastle – Travel information With a record number of new UK, European … Continued
IN WORDS “In this period of profound transition, promoting the role of culture calls for inward changes including a new way of thinking about culture and its role in society. Culture enables evolution and human development and should be understood as one of the key components towards a new social contract and citizenship. Culture significantly … Continued
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Speakers and Discussion Leaders Alistair Spalding – Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Sadler’s Wells | Member, What Next? Alan Davey – Chief Executive, Arts Council, England Annalisa Cicerchia – Università Roma Tor Vergata Catherine Cullen – President, UCLG Culture Committee Chris Csikszentmihalyi – ERA Chair at M-ITI, University of Madeira | Former Director, MIT Center for Civic … Continued
The European Capitals of Culture initiative is designed to: Highlight the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe Celebrate the cultural features Europeans share Increase European citizens’ sense of belonging to a common cultural area Foster the contribution of culture to the development of cities. In addition to this, experience has shown that the event … Continued
we are more – act for culture in Europe is a Europe-wide campaign for the arts and culture. It was launched in October 2010 and will run until 2013, when the EU decides about its next multiannual budget for the years 2014-2020. The we are more campaign promotes culture, heritage and the arts, together with … Continued