Culture Action Europe (CAE) advocates for recognizing culture as a vital force for sustainable and inclusive societies.

The State of Culture Report highlights the gap between culture’s profound impact on societal values and its marginal role in political discourse, noting that culture is sidelined in international policies, such as Europe's Strategic Agenda and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

The report outlines CAE’s strategic focus on three areas: Cultural Democracy and Leadership, Sustainability, and the Cultural Ecosystem. The State of Culture is a benchmark for future discussions, aiming to solidify culture as a central pillar in policymaking and societal transitions.

Coming up Next: State of Culture Webinars

Starting in November 2024, CAE is launching a series of webinars over the next seven months. These sessions will dive deeper into the key topics raised in the State of Culture report, providing a space for dialogue, reflection, and exchange.

• 12 November 2024, 16:00-17:00 ‘Instrumentalising culture?’
• 10 December 2024, 16:00-17:00 ‘Culture, Digital & Artificial Intelligence’
• 14 January 2025, 16:00-17:00 ‘Autonomy and freedom of artistic expression’
• 11 February 2025, 16:00-17:00 ‘Cultural Heritage: bridging past, present and future’
• 11 March 2025, 16:00-17:00 ‘Cultural Democracy’
• 15 April 2025, 16:00-17:00 ‘Culture & Sustainability’
• 13 May 2025, 16:00-17:00 ‘Intrinsic value of culture’
• 4-7 June 2025, BEYOND 2025, Turin Italy