Finnish Arts and Culture Agency, 14 February 2025, Finland

A recent study commissioned by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland shows that Finns value public art extensively. At the end of 2024, 77 per cent of the respondents to the survey would like to see works of art in their everyday environment. The positive attitude has also clearly increased from the previous survey conducted in 2022, when 70 percent were in favour.

Government of Canada, 14 February 2025, Canada

For several decades, the Government of Canada has acted as leader and defender of cultural sovereignty. Today, it is helping ensure that it does not fall solely into the hands of digital giants. Canada reaffirms its desire to act collectively so that the fundamental values of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions are not only preserved…

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, 12 February 2025, Australia

83 First Nations-owned art centres, fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations will receive a share of more than $38 million in funding over four years through the Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program.

Arts Council England, 11 February 2025, England

Talent 25 is an ambitious and unique 25-year longitudinal research programme. It aims to gain a greater understanding of the impact that taking part in creative and cultural activities has on young people’s lives.

Ministère de la Culture, 10 February 2025, France

The Act on Equal Rights and Opportunities, Participation and Citizenship of Persons with Disabilities, which came into force 20 years ago, marked a significant step forward in accessibility for people with disabilities. An approach in which the Ministry of Culture has played its full part. Let's take a look back at five emblematic actions.

Creative New Zealand - Toi Aotearoa, 10 February 2025, New Zealand

Today Creative New Zealand proudly launches Creativity makes us – Auahatia! a new arts advocacy campaign celebrating the power of creativity and its important role in our lives and national identity.