Culture Action Europe

21/05/2026

🧭 For the fourth stop in our journey across Europe, we gathered in Amsterdam for the West Satellite BEYOND gathering, hosted by  , to explore what it means to build fairness into the very foundations of the European cultural sector.

From precarity and unaddressed gaps to the ripple effects stemming from emerging fair practice frameworks, we asked: how do we move from aspiration to structure?

Because a resilient European democracy requires a thriving cultural sector, and a thriving cultural sector requires systemic fairness.

Stay tuned to read more in-depth about the reflections and takeaways from Amsterdam!

In the meantime, we are collecting contributions, responses, and provocations for the BEYOND Zine — our collective storytelling space for each Satellite gathering. ⏳ You have time until May 24. More info at the link in bio ⤻

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A warm thank you to all participants who joined the Amsterdam Satellite BEYOND conversation and helped shape this ongoing dialogue on fair practice across Europe, and to , who made it possible.

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09/02/2026

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25/09/2025

LiveDMA is calling for mentees for their START programme!

START aims at supporting the creation and development of live music associations in countries or regions where the sector is underrepresented or lacks structured advocacy or sectorial cooperation.

— Become a mentee
LiveDMA is looking for individuals (who are part of emerging organisations) or informal collectives, ready to take the next step in structuring and growing their association.

— What does START offer?
🤝 Tailored mentorship from Live DMA members
🗨️ Knowledge-sharing sessions on governance and advocacy
💡 Opportunity to participate and highlight your ideas and experience as well as represent your local music scene in a broader European live music network

— Who can apply?
Individuals that are committed to build a representative structure
From emerging associations or informal networks working in the live music field
Located in Creative Europe countries with a priority given to regions underrepresented in Live DMA (Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Mediterranean countries, Baltics)

— Apply through the form before 30 November 2025!
🔗 https://ow.ly/BSUL50X2590

More info on START 👉 https://ow.ly/v5Gu50X258Z

25/09/2025

As signatories of the Open letter to the European Parliament ‘RESISTANCE NOW: FREE CULTURE' we'd like to share some updates happening with the campaign:

‣ The Bratislava Declaration announced work on a European Artistic Freedom Act (EAFA).
‣ A steering group with AFI & Culture Action Europe is drafting the law, aiming for end of 2025.
‣ Efforts are underway to embed artistic freedom in the EU Rule of Law Report, ensuring annual monitoring.
‣ The campaign continues with global tour stops (NYC, Oslo, Ljubljana, Rome, Bucharest + more).
‣ Submit your artistic performances, talks & events to strengthen the RESISTANCE NOW TOGETHER movement.

→ Read more about the updates here: https://ow.ly/yOKk50X24UU

Photo credits: https://ow.ly/BVkk50X24UV

24/09/2025

Shall we meet at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025? 🌍

Culture Action Europe will be in Barcelona next week discussing how culture and community together spark agency, belonging, and collective power.

🦋 We'd love to see you if you are there! Come find us at any of the following events:

📅 Wednesday, 24 Sept | Online
17:00 – 18:00
‣ Countering Democratic Backsliding in Cultural Policy
Exploring risks of political interference and ways to safeguard artistic freedom and institutional independence. https://ow.ly/6gcT50X1sgw

18:30 – 19:30
‣ Artistic Intelligence: Shoring up resourceful and resilient cultures
What does artistic intelligence has to offer the world in times of crisis? https://ow.ly/APgn50X1sgx

📅 Friday, 26 September | 13:00 – 14:15 | Barcelona, CCCB (Hall)
‣ Culture & Citizenship Meeting
Sharing practices where culture, community, and territory intersect to build collective empowerment. https://ow.ly/s8gT50X1sgy

📅 Saturday, 27 September | 11:30 – 13:00 | Barcelona, CCCB (Sala Teatre)
‣ Mondiacult Civic Agora: The need for a Culture Goal
Launching Version 1 of the Culture Goal and opening a global conversation around its adoption. https://ow.ly/ir7P50X1sgz

📅 Monday, 29 September
17:30 – 19:00 | Institut d’Estudis Catalans (Sala Prat de la Riba)
‣ The value of culture in health and wellbeing
Exploring culture’s role in physical, mental, and social wellbeing, with EU-level recommendations. https://ow.ly/AjwT50X1sgt

18:15 – 19:15 | CCIB (Room 1)
‣ Official Side Event: Achieving Cultural Policy Goals through Coordinated Action & Dialogue
Sharing experiences on how to advance cultural policy goals collaboratively, including the Culture Goal campaign. https://ow.ly/muk050X1sgB

📅 Wednesday, 1 October | 17:30 – 19:00 | Barcelona, MACBA (Meier Auditorium)
‣ Platforms & Precarity: Towards a new and fair cultural economy
Examining the impact of digitalisation on cultural work and paths towards fairer governance. https://ow.ly/l4x550X1sgC

19/09/2025

IETM is recruiting two new colleagues to join their international team:

▪️ Part-time Membership Officer - ⌛Deadline to apply: 13 October at 17:00 CEST
▪️ Full-time Production Assistant - ⌛Deadline to apply: 27 October at 17:00 CET

→ More here: https://lnkd.in/dJUZtHzv

17/09/2025

On the Move is gradually releasing a very relevant publication (in its third volume) about the situation of at-risk and displaced arts professionals. Through 14 chapters featuring top-voice contributors in their fields, this compiles a wide range of case studies, first-person stories, highlights examples of organisations all over the world that work with at-risk creatives, and showcases impact through bold stats.

→ Read more here: https://ow.ly/MNkN50WXYx1

16/09/2025

📢 The deadline to submit nominations for the Programme 2026 has been extended to 1 October!

The Programme is a key civil society initiative from Europa Nostra, European Investment Bank (EIB) & Creative Europe dedicated to saving Europe’s heritage at risk.

Give endangered heritage the visibility it deserves! By nominating, you can help draw attention, mobilise action, and connect decision-makers to sites and traditions that urgently need protection.

→ More here: https://7mostendangered.eu/call-for-nominations/

12/09/2025

📣OPEN CALL: IETM International network for contemporary performing arts is looking for the next Global Connectors!

Global Connect is an IETM programme enabling 10 experienced performing arts professionals to become bridges between their local communities and the network, putting their voices forward and creating new collaborations

Global Connect offers:
🌐 Free 5-year IETM membership
🛄 Funding support to take part in the IETM Oulu Plenary Meeting 2026 (15-18 June 2026)
👥🎙️Community-building online sessions from January to May 2026 - including recording the very first podcast series for the programme

✍🏻 Application deadline: 9 October 2025 at 23:59 CEST
🔀 Read the full open call and apply: https://www.ietm.org/en/projects/ietm-global-connect

11/09/2025

European Alternatives is opening three new opportunities for young people and those working with them, to connect, reflect, and act across borders.

🚀 YMCA – Youth Movement & Campaign Accelerator: For young people aged 18 to 30 already active in their communities, or looking to become more engaged. A two-part journey: online training + an in-person bootcamp in December. You’ll meet others from across Europe, share ideas, build a communication campaign and grow tools for real change.

⏳ Deadline: September 17
👉 Apply here: https://euroalter.com/open-call-for-young-activists-ymca-2025/

🌱 MYCELIA – Mentoring Programme for Under-18s: A space for younger voices to explore questions, values, and creative approaches to social change. More than just mentoring, it’s a space of mutual learning and trust.

⏳ Deadline: September 15
👉 Register here: https://euroalter.com/mentoring-young-activists-to-be-mycelia-mentors-are-there-for-you/

📚 MOOC – Youth, Democracy and Technology: A self-paced, open-access online course about participation, power, and democratic imagination. It’s free and always available, designed for those who want to rethink democracy from the ground up. From zines to artivism, kick off this journey of tools and exercises by learning how to engage your community.

📅 Open now
👉 Start learning: https://euroalter.com/mooc-launch-youth-democracy-technology/

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