Culture Action Europe calls for EU funding to support cultural planning post-pandemic
Culture Action Europe (CAE) has been analyzing EU and member state measures for the cultural sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Italian members of CAE, including Cristina Da Milano, have been meeting virtually to discuss the future of culture in Italy and Europe. They highlight that cultural workers are largely invisible in economic statistics, with 32% self-employment in EU cultural occupations vs. 14% overall. CAE argues that EU funds, while available, lack specific measures for the cultural sector's fragmentation. The organization calls for support for planning and ideation, not just production, citing the need to rethink mobility and audience engagement. Examples include the BeSpectative project and Kreisky Test, which adapted performances online. CAE urges increased budgets for Creative Europe and Erasmus+, and a shift from economic to cultural foundations for the European project.
Key facts
- Culture Action Europe (CAE) has been monitoring EU and national measures for culture during COVID-19.
- Italian CAE members have been meeting virtually to discuss the cultural sector's future.
- 32% of cultural workers in the EU are self-employed, vs. 14% overall.
- CAE criticizes the lack of specific support for cultural organizations and freelancers.
- The organization calls for funding for planning and ideation, not just production.
- Examples of digital adaptation include BeSpectative and Kreisky Test.
- CAE advocates for increased budgets for Creative Europe and Erasmus+.
- The article argues for a cultural basis for the European project, not just economic.
Entities
Artists
- Cristina Da Milano
- Paola Dubini
- Valentina Montalto
Institutions
- Culture Action Europe
- Artribune
- Fondazione Cariplo
- Erasmus+
- Creative Europe
- Horizon
Locations
- Italy
- Europe
- European Union