Culture and Democracies
Advocating for the vital role of culture in strengthening democratic resilience is central to our work.
We champion inclusive dialogue, access to cultural participation as a fundamental right, and the protection of artistic freedom.
Recognising the important role of culture in society, we advocate and form strategic partnerships to reinforce the sustainability of the cultural sector and to integrate cultural considerations into broader national and European policy frameworks.
ARC team contributes to the 20th edition of the Berlin Conference: Europe – A Cultural Project
Conference included strong participation from the Maltese Islands, offering unique peripheral perspectives
A chance to reposition culture in the EU?
ARC’s opinion piece in the Times of Malta, following the hearing of European Commissioner-designate for Intergenerational Fairness, Culture, Youth and Sport, Glenn Micallef
ARC co-signs statement calling for Artistic Freedom and Autonomy of the Arts
34% of respondents in the ‘Creative Pulse’ survey* indicated that they have been either significantly or somewhat affected by limitations on their freedom of artistic expression.
CAE’s ‘State of Culture’ report reexamines how culture is framed in national and European policies
The report also gathers insights from key stakeholders across the cultural and creative sectors on the major challenges and opportunities they face in the present world.
EFFE Seal for Festival Cities and Regions
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