The May 2019 European elections will take place at a pivotal time for the European Union. After a harsh recession and fiscal consolidation, increasing social and economic disparities have led to a growing political disenchantment and eurosceptic attitudes. Cultural arguments are being instrumentalised to divide Europeans and polarise societies in an increasingly divided political context. … Continued
On September 4th, 2018, Culture Action Europe (CAE), together with Freemuse and MEP Julie Ward (S&D) organised a debate on the state of artistic freedom in Europe. Held in the European Parliament, the event was based on Freemuse’s The State of Artistic Freedom report, 2018, which exposes how freedom of expression of artists and art … Continued
The event is co-organised by Culture Action Europe and Freemuse and hosted by MEP Julie Ward (S&D). This debate is based on Freemuse’s The State of Artistic Freedom report, 2018, which exposes how freedom of expression of artists and art communities are being violated in Europe at an alarming scale. The debate will present arguments … Continued
The European Commission Communication ‘A New Agenda for Culture’ of 22 May 2018 will establish the policy framework guiding European Cultural Action for the next decade. A future-proof Agenda for Culture must respond to a new cultural, economic and social landscape, while offering a flexible framework capable of adjusting to emerging trends. Culture Action Europe detailed … Continued
Culture Action Europe’s principles and actions for a forward-looking legacy of the European Year of Cultural Heritage European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH) is a crucial initiative promoting a contemporary understanding of cultural heritage. This renewed vision, converging all art forms, aims to bring Europeans together, connects past, present and future. A Europe that protects … Continued
Culture Action Europe welcomes the continuation of the current Creative Europe programme in 2021-2027, as a stand-alone programme. Creative Europe 2021-2027 is a unique instrument promoting a vision of Europe that embraces cultural diversity among the peoples of Europe and builds bridges across communities. CAE believes that Creative Europe has a fundamental role in strengthening … Continued
REGISTER before 15 September and get your early bird price! Culture Action Europe’s next Beyond the Obvious Conference takes place on 25-27 October 2018 in Timisoara, Romania. Check out Beyond the Obvious Conference website for more information. ctrl+shift HUMAN: Arts, Sciences and Technologies in Coded Societies Code, algorithms and artificial intelligence complement the human condition, can solve … Continued
Culture Action Europe will participate in the “CONNECT! Creative Europe Desk UK Forum on the Value of Networks” event in London tomorrow. Clymene Christoforou of D6: Culture in Transit (CAE member) will moderate the debate on the relevance of networks: “the dos and don’ts of networks”. In a fragmented creative sector, taking part in a network … Continued