Vision and Objectives

The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) is the global network of arts councils and ministries of culture.

Vision

IFACCA aims to benefit artists, arts organisations and communities worldwide.

Our vision is a dynamic network, sharing knowledge and creating understanding to enrich a world of artistic and cultural diversity.

Objectives

Our objectives are to:

  1. strengthen the capacity of arts councils and national culture agencies to meet the challenges and opportunities of globalisation and technological change by

    • improving access to knowledge about best-practices in public support for the arts and culture
    • convening international forums to address key concerns

  2. consolidate the collective knowledge of arts councils and culture agencies by

    • improving the management and sharing of information and ideas
    • brokering joint-commissioning of resources, research and analysis

  3. build networks, promote understanding and enhance cooperation between arts councils and national arts agencies by

    • facilitating exchanges of people and brokering collaborative projects
    • promoting awareness of the role of the Federation

  4. encourage support for arts practice and cultural diversity by

    • promoting an appreciation of the talents of our artists and creators and the value of creativity in the community
    • stimulating dialogue and debate on emerging multilateral issues

  5. create and maintain a supple and accountable organisation by

    • ensuring best practice in corporate governance and
    • managing financial, human and information resources ethically and efficiently.

The arts mean the world to us.

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