Arts Festivals Policy & Co-Operation
Our focus on arts festivals stems from the recognition that they can serve as key spaces for cultural exchange and dialogue.
We recognise that arts festivals in Europe play an important role for nurturing mutual understanding, encouraging artistic expression and experimentation, and fostering cultural participation.
By forming strategic partnerships with festival associations across Europe and through policy advocacy, we connect festivals with municipalities, public authorities, the arts community, and the wider public.
EFFEA Call #4 – Attention local Festivals and emerging artists
Stay tuned as more information, including details about information & networking sessions, application guidelines, eligibility criteria, and more, will be announced soon!
A Reflection by Sarah Vella – POWER Residency, supported by EFFEA
Maltese dance artist and movement therapist Sarah Vella reflects on her time leading the POWER Residency. Supported by the European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA), and co-led with Alba de Miguel Fuertes & Laura Garcia Aguilera at Frei Art Festival Spring Edition
Europe Day 2025 – Reflections on Arts Festivals Summit
A reflection on ARC’s attendance at the Arts Festivals Summit 2025 in Edinburgh, organised by the European Festivals Association and hosted by Edinburgh International Festival, Festivals Edinburgh, and the City of Edinburgh Council.
SoFEST! 2025 – Forum France Festivals
ARC members invited to attend 1st edition of SoFEST! Forum France Festivals in Reims, France
European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists
Supporting emerging artists’ international career development through festivals
Europe for Festivals Festivals for Europe Label
Supporting internationalisation of arts festivals