Italy allocates additional €15M for canceled art exhibitions due to COVID-19
An extra €15 million has been designated by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MiBACT) to compensate organizers of art exhibitions that were either canceled or delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decree was signed by Minister Dario Franceschini, supplementing the €20 million previously allocated in August from the "Emergency Fund for Cultural Enterprises and Institutions." Following the latest DPCM issued on October 25, which enforced stricter measures by closing cinemas and theaters while allowing museums to remain open, Franceschini underscored the importance of these funds for the arts. Additionally, the government has approved over €1 billion for culture and tourism, including €100 million for cinema and entertainment, €50 million for cultural enterprises, and €400 million each for accommodation and travel agencies. MiBACT has also initiated a €5 million call for editorial translators.
Key facts
- MiBACT allocated €15 million for canceled art exhibitions due to COVID-19.
- This adds to €20 million previously allocated in August.
- Minister Dario Franceschini signed the decree.
- The DPCM of October 25 closed cinemas and theaters and banned fairs.
- Museums remain open but many institutions cancel events.
- Over €1 billion in total measures for culture and tourism approved.
- €100 million for cinema and entertainment emergency fund.
- €5 million public notice for editorial translators launched.
Entities
Institutions
- Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali e per il Turismo (MiBACT)
- Fondo emergenze imprese e istituzioni culturali
- Decreto Rilancio
- Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali e per il Turismo
- Camera di commercio industria artigianato e agricoltura
- Ministero della Cultura
- MIBACT
- Direzione generale Musei
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy