KEA European Affairs

10/07/2025

KEA, insieme a Pier Luigi Sacco, accompagna il comune di Moncalieri verso la candidatura a Capitale Italiana della Cultura 2028:

In questo percorso, è stata appena lanciata una 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢 𝐝𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖. Con la possibilità di essere selezionati e ottenere parte del finanziamento ministeriale (un milione di euro).
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https://lnkd.in/dvU2qaJb

La call è aperta a realtà culturali, associazioni, imprese, gruppi informali, istituzioni, artisti e cittadini attivi, sia del territorio di Moncalieri che della cintura torinese o di altri contesti, purché le proposte siano capaci di generare impatto sul territorio.

📌 Per partecipare è necessario compilare questo breve modulo online:
👉 https://lnkd.in/dVqSnvZN

Le proposte progettuali saranno valutate in base alla loro qualità, coerenza con la visione della candidatura e impatto sul territorio.
📅 La scadenza è fissata al 3 agosto 2025.

Troverete allegato il testo completo dell’Open Call, con le cinque aree tematiche che guidano la costruzione del programma culturale 2028:

✏️ Design come leva di trasformazione
🏚️ Rigenerazione urbana e riutilizzo dei beni comuni (https://shorturl.at/fpxen)
🗣️ Empowerment giovanile
🟰 Inclusione e parità di genere (https://shorturl.at/wWX6S)
🎶 Cultura come motore di innovazione sociale

Per chi avesse bisogno di chiarimenti o supporto nella compilazione, il team di candidatura è a disposizione:

📩 [email protected]
📩 [email protected]

Vi invitiamo a condividere l’open call con chi ritenete possa essere interessato.
Grazie per l’attenzione e per il vostro contributo!

21/10/2024

🌟 B.creative is Hiring!

b.creative is looking for an inspiring Deputy Project Manager to join the team!

Help shape the network, build international projects, and connect a global community of creative innovators.

If you have experience in community engagement and a passion for culture, this might be the perfect fit!

🗓 Apply by November 18, 2024
🌐 More details and application info:

b.creative – the global network for cultural and creative entrepreneurs

18/10/2024

🕯 The rise of hashtag is reshaping hashtag like never before. From music and literature to film production, AI drives innovation and raises important questions about ethics, intellectual property, and creative ownership.

Our latest article explores how CCIs adapt to AI advancements, featuring key examples from the Hollywood strikes to industries-driven protocols and the development of the AI Act.

👉 Read the full article here:

Technological advancements have always been pivotal to the cultural and creative industries (CCIs). Today, with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), they face another wave of change that we must manage and turn to our advantage. This article aims to contribute to this strategy by providing rece...

26/09/2024

🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Maria to the KEA European Affairs team!

Maria joins us as Research Trainee, and we can't wait to see the impact she will make as part of our growing team. Check out more about Maria and her new role on our website!

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We’re pleased to present to you María! She has joined KEA as a Research Trainee with the purpose of acquiring new skills and knowledge in the field of European projects and policy research. Now, let’s take a moment to get to know her better! Tell us more about your background and your interests...

24/09/2024

🌍 During the first weeks of September KEA's MD Arthur Le Gall and Marina Martinez returned from field missions in Tanzania and Bolivia, as part of the third evaluation for UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity

These missions provided valuable insights into the local implementation of two successful IFCD-supported projects and marked an important milestone in this ongoing evaluation process.

This evaluation will continue over the coming months, and we look forward to refining our analysis and recommendations to further support the IFCD in promoting cultural diversity, fostering sustainable cultural development, and enhancing its impact on international cultural policies.

We extend our sincere thanks to the team at MUDA Africa—Rachel Kessi and Ian Mwaisunga; project partners Wesley Ruzibiza and Sebulime Elisha Davis; UNESCO Field Officer in Tanzania, Nancy Mwaisaka; Erick Kajiru from the UNESCO National Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania; the team at Fundación Visión Cultural—Norma Campos, Andrés Zaratti, and Lianna Perez; the Plurinational Coordination of Self-managed Cultural Spaces in Bolivia (Coordinadora Plurinacional de Espacios Culturales Autogestionados de Bolivia), represented in La Paz by Carmiña Dubrelka, Bernardo Arancibia, and Martin Céspedes; UNESCO Field Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean, Alcira Sandoval; the team at the Municipal Secretary for Culture and Tourism of La Paz, led by Américo Gemio; and city councilor Jorge Dulón for their warm welcome and collaboration.

04/09/2024

🔊 We’re excited to announce b.creative's collaboration with StudioVRij and MX3D for !

In September, partners will host an interactive workshop on adapting digital innovations for cultural and creative SMEs. Participants will explore new technologies like VR and robotic 3D metal printing, with hands-on sessions and live demos that showcase how to integrate these innovations into creative practices.

📅 Date: 17th September 2024

⏰ Time: 17:30 - 19:00

📍 Location: MX3D, Dynamostraat 46, Amsterdam Due to limited space, the workshop is currently fully booked, but sign-ups for the waiting list remain open at the following link: https://2250f3h3crj.typeform.com/to/hHGbYGcy?typeform-source=creativeskillsweek.eu

Stay tuned for more updates and takeaways from this exciting collaboration! 🚀

30/07/2024

✨We’re excited to announce that Arthur Le Gall is the new managing director of KEA European Affairs!

Arthur has been with the company for more than 12 years, and as a director since 2018, with ample expertise on policy design for culture and creativity.

Arthur Le Gall stated: “I’m thrilled to lead the company in the future – building on the amazing work of these past 25 years and embarking on this new journey with trusted colleagues and exciting projects to advance the role of culture, creative industries and sport in society !”

KEA’s founder, Philippe Kern stated: “I am very pleased that Arthur is taking on the mantle and will be leading the company into the future.”

🌱Under Arthur’s leadership, we’ll be able to build on KEA’s legacy and commitment to support the cultural and creative sectors through research, expertise and strategic advice. Thanks for your continued support!

Brussels, 30th July 2024 KEA European Affairs is pleased to announce that Arthur Le Gall is the new Managing Director of KEA. Arthur has been a cornerstone of KEA for more than 12 years, having served as Director since 2018. His tenure has been marked by substantial contributions to policy design, s...

23/07/2024

🔊 KEA News!

We're thrilled to welcome Massimiliano Bonne to our team as a Senior Consultant! With expertise in cultural heritage, international cooperation, civil society, and human rights, he brings invaluable experience from his work as a consultant, fundraiser, and project director. Excited to have him aboard! 🚀

Learn more about his journey and mission with us at KEA. 👇

We’re pleased to present to you the latest additions to KEA’s team, Massimiliano Bonne! He is joining KEA as a Senior Consultant to bring his expertise in cultural heritage and international cooperation. Let’s meet him a little bit better! Tell us more about your background and your interests ...

18/07/2024

✨🌍 KEA has been commissioned by UNESCO to conduct the third evaluation of the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)

This project aims to evaluate the relevance and impact of the IFCD’s initiatives across funding cycles 7 to 13, providing essential insights to enhance its governance and implementation.

The evaluation will:
🔍Assess progress on the implementation of recommendations from previous evaluations to identify lessons learned and guide future initiatives.
📊Evaluate the sustainability of the IFCD’s impact on long-term cultural development and its contribution to the UN .
🤝 Highlight the role of the IFCD in fostering South-South and North-South cooperation and its broader implications for cultural diversity and development.

KEA will use a detailed methodological framework, combining systematic data collection and analysis with qualitative and quantitative methods. The process includes conducting workshops and in-depth interviews with IFCD management, decision-makers, and project beneficiaries, along with field visits to selected project countries.

The evaluation will culminate in a comprehensive final report, presenting findings and recommendations to inform future governance and implementation strategies for the IFCD.

📢 If you have relevant documentation or experiences to share, please reach out to us. Your insights can significantly contribute to this evaluation.

12/07/2024

New Cultural Policy Analysis blogpost 🚨

Excited to share our latest post delving into the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU plans for Culture and the Creative sectors 🇭🇺🇪🇺

Dive into the key topics covered:

🔹Reflect on the Belgian Presidency achievements, including the adoption of the hashtag
hashtag and strides in improving working conditions for online platform workers.

🔹 Hungarian Presidency goals: from enhancing cultural participation to promoting media literacy and integrating cultural heritage protection into EU policies.

🔹 UN’s Pact for the Future: Arts, culture, and heritage as pillars for achieving Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

🔹 EU Elections Update: new dynamics in the Committee on Culture and Education and the upcoming appointment of the new European Commissioner for Culture.

Stay informed with these pivotal developments shaping the future of Europe’s cultural and creative sectors.

👉 https://keanet.eu/wrap-up-keas-june-cultural-policy-digest/

On July 1st, Hungary commenced its presidency of the Council of the European Union, one of the three main institutions involved in EU decision-making. This Council is comprised of ministers from each EU Member State, who together with the European Parliament, negotiate and adopt legislative proposal...