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Europe has sent a clear political signal: culture belongs at the heart of its future. Now comes the test. Recognition must become funding, implementation and real space for culture across European policy. Read our analysis: shorturl.at/vTKdZ #EuropeanCulturalFoundation #CulturalDealEU
Register and join the online info session today at 14:00 Amsterdam time / 15:00 Kyiv time where participants can enter into a Q&A session about the application process and criteria. You can register via this link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #culturehelpssolidarity
@euroculture.bsky.social · 2mo agoOPEN CALL: Supporting communities starts with supporting the people who care for them. The fourth round of the Culture Helps Solidarity Individual Grants is now open to Ukrainian cultural workers, artists, activists, and volunteers. Learn more and apply: shorturl.at/uXf2s #CultureHelpsSolidarity
OPEN CALL: Today, the European Cultural Foundation's archives open to the public @ the Historical Archives of the European Union in Florence. We launch a new annual ECF Fellowship for academic and artistic research into this legacy: culturalfoundation.eu/stories/new-... #europeanculturalfoundation
Libraries help people meet, trust and participate. At Libraries at the Heart of Europe, 220+ people gathered in Amsterdam to connect local action to shared European challenges. Supported by Arts Council England, Fondazione Cariplo, SLIC and co-funded by the EU. Link: shorturl.at/Jo0MN
Libraries at the Heart of Europe – European Cultural Foundation
Libraries remain among the few public spaces where people can meet without needing to buy anything, agree on everything or already belong.
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✨Very interesting conference coming up to celebrate the opening of the European Cultural Foundation's historical archives at the HAEU! 📅 10 June, 9:00–14:00 📍 Villa Salviati + Zoom ℹ️ https://loom.ly/vuHVcoI #EuropeanCulture @euroculture.bsky.social
OPEN CALL: Supporting communities starts with supporting the people who care for them. The fourth round of the Culture Helps Solidarity Individual Grants is now open to Ukrainian cultural workers, artists, activists, and volunteers. Learn more and apply: shorturl.at/uXf2s #CultureHelpsSolidarity
In under an hour, Europe Day 2026 begins at Pakhuis de Zwijger. Artists, journalists, policymakers, technologists and cultural organisations are gathering to explore culture and creativity as critical infrastructure for Europe.
Europe grows through sharing. Illustrations from our Fone Acts campaign for this week: Steve McCarthy, Tinna Halldórsdóttir, Tanya Korniichuk. Learn more, join or register: shorturl.at/gOVXi #europeanculturalfoundation #happyeuropeday
'Europe' appears in the spaces we move through every day. Together with Fine Acts, we are sharing a collection of illustrations that bring these moments closer to daily life. You can download them (for free) to use as postcards or as posters in your pop-up exhibition. shorturl.at/UC6wy
Culture Helps Solidarity opens its third round of Individual Grants, offering up to €1,200 in personal wellbeing support for Ukrainian cultural professionals working with displaced communities. Not for project funding. Apply by 18 May Read more: shorturl.at/pq3kE #culturehelpssolidarity
Culture shapes how people connect, participate and build a sense of belonging. On 8 May, Europe Day at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam brings together creatives, policymakers and cultural organisations to explore culture as critical infrastructure for Europe’s future. Free entry shorturl.at/84BaX
Europe shows up in everyday gestures, people together, side by side. We are working with Fine Acts and 14 European artists to make these moments visible in daily life. This week: Mattia Riami, Barbora Keherova, Rozalina Burkova. Take part: europeday.eu #happyeuropeday #europeanculturalfoundation
EU budget decisions shape Europe’s future. In a new op-ed, Lars Ebert (Culture Action Europe), Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović (Europa Nostra) and André Wilkens (ECF) call for a Cultural Deal and 2% investment in culture. Read more: culturalfoundation.eu/stories/op-e... #europeanculturalfoundation
Our initiative, BUDDIES, is launching a Skills Audit Survey to map the skills library professionals need. If you work in a public library, take part and help shape future support. Fill in the survey: shorturl.at/65dvU #EuropeanCulturalFoundation
Opportunity: Amsterdam residency for artists, researchers, writers & designers based in Ukraine. 24 Sept – 23 Oct 2026. Explore ecological practice through the Zoöp model, with mentorship, workspace and financial support. Deadline: 27 April Apply now: shorturl.at/333xQ #EuropeanCulturalFoundation
Around 9 May, communities organise Europe Day events in libraries, streets, cultural spaces and neighbourhoods. We are bringing these initiatives together in a shared Europe Day agenda. Add your event to a collective moment shaped by dialogue, culture and participation: shorturl.at/q30jV
Europe is held together by everyday acts of trust, care and connection that often go unseen. The EU Order of Merit recognises this shared work across borders. Read more: shorturl.at/flKj0 #europeanculturalfoundation
Recognising the People Who Build Europe Everyday – European Cultural Foundation
The European Order of Merit is the first European distinction of its kind granted by an EU institution.
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#Opportunity: Applications are open for The Good Lobby Summer Academy 2026, bringing together practitioners to explore responsible, evidence-based engagement. 20–23 July, Bilbao. Apply: shorturl.at/QeOJE #europeanculturalfoundation
APPLY TODAY: The first round of #CultureHelpsSolidarity / Культура допомагає: Солідарність calls for Project Grants is open. Read more: culturalfoundation.eu/stories/cult... #culturehelpssolidarity
Around 9 May, communities organise Europe Day events in libraries, streets, cultural spaces and neighbourhoods. We are bringing these initiatives together in a shared Europe Day agenda. Add your event to a collective moment shaped by dialogue, culture and participation: shorturl.at/q30jV
The second call for Individual Care Grants under Culture Helps Solidarity / Культура допомагає: Солідарність is open. Up to €1,200 is available for Ukrainian cultural professionals supporting displaced communities and veterans returning from military service. Apply by 6 April: shorturl.at/8PiHf
On 21 March, Early Music Day celebrates the richness of early music worldwide. Watch a conversation with the 2026 ambassadors Lucie Horsch and Sarah Jeffery, reflecting on their artistic journeys and their vision for early music today. Broadcast at 12:00 CET: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7JM...
Around 9 May, communities organise Europe Day events in libraries, streets, cultural spaces and neighbourhoods. We are bringing these initiatives together in a shared Europe Day agenda. Add your event to a collective moment shaped by dialogue, culture and participation: shorturl.at/q30jV
On International Women’s Day, we recognise the women of the VETERANKA Movement. Founded by women veterans, the organisation supports women in Ukraine’s military and helps veterans rebuild their lives after service. Read more: shorturl.at/WaMbS #internationalwomensday2026 #europeanculturalfoundation
We’ve identified a fake TikTok account using the European Cultural Foundation’s name. This profile is not affiliated with us; we are working to have it removed. Please report the fake account to TikTok if you come across it Thank you for helping us protect our community. #europeanculturalfoundation
Four years since the full-scale invasion, communities across #Ukraine are rebuilding connections and everyday life. Tomorrow: Militantropos at IDFA. Tickets: shorturl.at/BtQn7 Project Grants available: shorturl.at/T7Cuf Collaboration Grants available: shorturl.at/N4piF #europeanculturalfoundation
This first round of #CultureHelpsSolidarity / Культура допомагає: Солідарність calls for Project Grants launched: culturalfoundation.eu/stories/cult... To strengthen your proposal, we invite you to two events: 🗓 March 5 — Thematic webinar. 🗓 March 9 — Online info session. #cultureofsolidarity
Culture Helps Solidarity / Культура допомагає: Солідарність Opens Project Grants, round one – European Cultural Foundation
This first round of Project Calls supports cultural and artistic initiatives that respond to the changing landscape of community (dis‑)connection.
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In the ECF supported "Handing Over the Mic" series by @bigeurope.bsky.social the mic is handed to Mexican human rights lawyer Alejandra Ancheita. Listen via culturalfoundation.eu/stories/a-gl...
A Global South Perspective on Power, Europe and Equality – European Cultural Foundation
The conversation explores collective power, feminist leadership and the growing need to rethink how global relationships are built.
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When war becomes a long-term reality, communities also need culture to stay connected and make sense of their experience together. On 25 February in Amsterdam: screening of Militantropos with @idfafestival.bsky.social plus a conversation with Ukrainian partners. Tickets: shorturl.at/Pej5b
IDFA screening 'Militantropos' followed by conversation – European Cultural Foundation
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At the annual Policy Conversation 2026 at Bozar in Brussels, we discussed how culture, media and civic spaces help Europe stay connected and participatory, and why the Cultural Deal matters. Read more and watch: shorturl.at/WmFlU #culturaldealEU #europeanculturalfoundation
