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10.04.2013
Cultural identity of the Baltic Sea Region
Join the conference in Berlin (Germany) on 18 April 2013 to discuss, what politics can do for the culture. And more in specific: what can we do for the culture of the Baltic Sea Region. Your story, your passion, your lifestyle makes the place.05.04.2013Kick-Off Event: New Priority Area Culture in the EUSBSR
Talks, meetings, workshops and music for political, cultural and administrational players in the Baltic Sea Region – the Kick-Off Event for the new Priority Area Culture in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region in Berlin (Germany) on 18 April 2013.11.02.2013Preparatory action on culture in external relations
In January 2013 there was a kick-off of a preparatory action in the field of Culture in EU external relations with the aim to support and to nurture on-going policy reflections and progress in strengthening the role of culture in external relations.04.02.2013Join the "La Rencontre de Fingal/Dublin"
From 7 to 10 March 2013, Les Rencontres, the Association of European Cities and Regions for Culture, invites to "La Rencontre de Fingal/Dublin" (Ireland) to discuss on Culture and Sustainable Development.14.01.2013Cultural & Creative Industries Platforms program
Apply until 23 January 2013: The Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture has opened an application program: Cultural and Creative Industries Platforms. Results will be announced by the end of February 2013.13.12.2012Digital infrastructure for EU's cultural and creative sector
At the European Parliament in Brussels Neelie Kroes said that a strong digital infrastructure would support EU's cultural and creative sector. Thus creative industries and cultural content may boost the European economy.04.12.2012Fraternité 2020: help to save EU exchange programs!
Fraternité 2020 (F2020) is a European citizens‘ initiative with the aim to enhance EU exchange programs, as e.g. Erasmus or the European Voluntary Service. Sign up now and help to enhance the intercultural dialogue!22.11.2012Online: new website of the EU media program
With a new structure the new media website of the EU makes it easier to have clear overview on the different support mechanisms and of the audiovisual policy aspects of the program.22.11.2012Vote for the new European Heritage Label Logo!
You can vote among 3 proposed logos, one of which will be the new logo of a new EU scheme for the European Heritage Label. You can also win some prizes so vote now! Deadline for your vote: 6 January 2013.14.11.2012Finland: new policies for audiovisual culture
The Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture has prepared new policies for audiovisual culture based on changes in the operating environment caused by digital technology, objectives of the Government program and the process of appropriations for culture.08.11.2012Final report of the ESSnet Culture 2012
The final report of the European Statistical System network on culture (ESSnet Culture) was published in October 2012. It contains the basis for the production of comparable data across the EU and concrete recommendations.12.09.2012European Cooperation Day 2012
On 21 September Europe and the neighbouring countries are celebrating the European Cooperation. From 17 to 23 September there will be lots of public events all over Europe.06.09.2012The European Heritage Days: supported by 50 Countries
In September 2012 more than 20 million people are participating in the European Heritage Days, putting new cultural treasures on view. Welcome to the participating Baltic Sea countries!20.08.2012Register now: Culture in Motion conference in Brussels
The Culture Programme of the European Commission helps finance an array of initiatives to enhance the vitality of Europe's cultural sector. Register for this conference in Brussels/ Belgium until 28 September 2012.27.07.2012Deadline extended: Creative encounters Asia-Europa
Until 31 July, cultural organisations are invited to submit proposals. ASEF and partners support new artistic and networking collaborations in the framework of the program "Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe 2012/13".23.07.2012Proposal for the European Capitals of Culture initiative
On 20 July 2012 the European Commission adopted a proposal for the continuation of the European Capitals of Culture initiative after 2019. The new proposal lists the order in which countries will nominate cities to hold the title, up to 2033.10.07.2012EU Call for tenders: Cultural diversity in the digital age
The deadline for this call for tenders is the 10 August 2012. The projects aim is promoting innovative approaches to deal with cultural content and respect cultural diversity in the digital age.18.06.2012EU Open Call for Tenders - Culture in external relations
The European Commission launched an invitation to tender for a preparatory action in the field of Culture in EU External Relations on 12 June. Deadline for application is the 17 August 2012.29.05.2012BSSSC and Baltic Sea Region Programme Conference 2012
These conferences will take place in Lilleström/ Norway from 19 to 20 September 2012. Registration deadline is 31 August.08.05.2012Europa Nostra Award/ The EU Prize for cultural heritage
The Public Choice vote for the winners of the 2012 EU Prize for cultural heritage - Europa Nostra Awards has just been launched and will be open until 22 May.20.04.2012CBSS - Baltic Sea Days Berlin/ Germany in 2012
As highlight of the German Presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States 2011-2012, the Baltic Sea Days will take place under the auspices of the Federal Foreign Office from 23 to 27 April 2012 in the German capital.13.03.2012New strategy for the European Capitals of Culture after 2019
The European Commission is currently working on a new framework for the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) programme after 2019.17.02.2012Open Call: EU Audience development conference
The European Commission on Culture is organising a conference on audience development in autumn 2012 and is looking for good examples from projects supported by the Culture and Media programmes.13.01.2012European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2012
The ECYP is awarded jointly and annually by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen. Deadline for application: 23 January.10.01.2012Second edition: European Forum on Music 2012
From 19 to 22 April 2012 the second edition of the European Forum on Music with the title "Transcending Boundaries – Building Bridges" will take place in Istanbul, Turkey.09.01.2012Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2012
2012 once more a state from the Baltic Sea Region is overtaking the presidency of the Council of the European Union. Here you can read more about the Danish agenda.07.12.2011Information session on "Creative Europe" funding
On the 30 January the EU-Commission on Culture is inviting for a information event on the Commission’s proposal "Creative Europe" programme in Brussels, Belgium. Deadline for registration is the 21 January.02.12.2011Cultural goods classed as "national treasures"
Europe's cultural heritage is protected by European law, such as the Council Directive 93/7/EEC of 15 March 1993 on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State.25.11.2011Creative Europe: support for cultural and creative sectors
Creative Europe is the new EU programme dedicated to the cultural and creative sectors, proposed by the European Commission on 23 November 2011. It will run from 2014 to 2020.23.11.2011G8 Culture Summit 2011 in France
On the 17 and 18 November the G8 Culture summit took place in Avignon/France.07.11.2011Review: European Culture Forum 2011
From 20 to 21 October the European Culture Forum 2011 took place in Brussels (Belgium) with over 800 participants from all over Europe and the world.07.11.2011Apply now: support to European cultural festivals
The deadline for application for Strand 1.3.6. culture support programme is 16 November.03.11.2011Review: 13th BDF Summit Gdansk 2011
From the 24 to 26 October 2011 the Baltic Development Forum (BDF) Summit and the European Commission’s 2nd Annual Forum on the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region were held in Gdansk (Poland).02.10.2011European Culture Forum in Brussels (20/21 October)
Policy-makers and stakeholders are invited to debate about new guidelines for the profile of EU cultural cooperation to improve the position of cultural interests.25.07.2011New publication on artistic mobility in Europe
Learn more about the reports of the "Artists Moving & Learning Project" which has been funded with support from the European Commission!12.07.2011International Leadership Symposium (Canada)
Register for this 5th ELIA meeting themed "W/HERE: Contesting Knowledge in the 21st Century" taking place from 7 to 9 December in Vancouver!10.07.2011"European Culture Congress" (Poland)
Register now for this congress and enjoy many cultural events, all taking place from 8 to 11 September 2011 at different venues in Wroclaw!05.07.2011Artist-in-residency at "Schloss Bröllin" (Germany)
Apply until 15 July for this international programme taking place between April and November 2012 in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania!04.07.2011"Førde Folk Music Festival" (Norway)
Today starts the pre-selling for this international event themed “Women’s World” taking place from 7 to 10 July, accompanied by the “Forde Conference 2011” on 7 July!01.07.2011"GuestRoomMaribor" (Slovenia)
Submit your application until 10 July for this artist-in-residency programme taking place in Maribor between the months of September and December 2011!27.05.2011New certification: "European Heritage Label"
From 2014 onwards, this label will be awarded to sites which symbolise European history, European values and the building of the European Union.18.05.2011Publication "Cultural statistics" for download now!
This 2011 second edition pocketbook by "Eurostat" presents comparable data on culture available in the EU-27, EFTA and candidate countries.16.05.2011"South Baltic Programme 2007 to 2013" (Poland)
Submit your proposal for this cross-border co-operation until 17 June and get your project co-financed by the European Union!05.05.20115th "Young Cultural Policy Researchers Forum" (Finland)
Submit your research proposal until 30 May and be part of this cultural exchange which will take place from 11 to 12 October in Helsinki!26.04.2011"Culture Programme Infoday" (Belgium)
Register until 20 May for taking part at this cultural event on 30 May at the "Charlemagne Building" in Brussels and learn more about the topic of proposals!21.04.2011Report on museums and municipalities in Europe
Download this White Paper supported by the European Commission and get informed about today's important role of municipalities for European museums and galleries!12.04.2011Summary: "25 years of European Capitals of Culture"
Read the report and get informed about the results of the European Commission conference on the European Capitals of Culture held in March 2010!11.04.2011Consultation "Unlocking the potential of cultural industries"
Publication by the European Commission about the Green Paper on cultural and creative industries available now23.03.2011Mark Schuster Prize on Comparative Cultural Policy
This award recognizes the best recently published paper on comparative cultural policies, presented by a young researcher. Send in your application until 30 May 2011!20.01.2011Call for the digitisation of libraries, archives, museums
EU member states to bring online their relevant collections
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Baltic Comic Exhibition
ARS BALTICA presents an exhibition of comics created during the ARS BALTICA accredited Baltic Comic workshop. The exhibition which will take place within the event "Langer Tag der Kultur" can be seen in Rendsburg on 1 June 2013.
