The launch of the EUFEAST project was held together with the Regional Stakeholders Seminar on 30th April 2026. The event brought together key cultural and institutional stakeholders including Regional Councils Cultural Managers, Arts Council Malta, Għaqda Każini tal-Banda, Malta Tourism Authority, and the Local Government Division. The programme included official addresses by the Parliamentary Secretary…
ARC Managing Director Davinia Galea took part in a Round Table discussion with EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef on 3rd February 2026, organised by the European Festivals Association (EFA).
Discover the festivals and emerging artists selected through the European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA) Call #4.
ARC Research & Consultancy, member of the EFFEA platform, is organising 2 info sessions on the recently launched EFFEA Call #4, which is continuing its goal to empower arts festivals in taking emerging artists under their wings through cross-border residencies in collaboration with partner festivals.
Stay tuned as more information, including details about information & networking sessions, application guidelines, eligibility criteria, and more, will be announced soon!
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
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.
ARC members invited to attend 1st edition of SoFEST! Forum France Festivals in Reims, France
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Groundwork for European collaboration
Supporting emerging artists’ international career development through festivals