Ontario Arts Council, 10 October 2023, Canada

On World Mental Health Day (October 10), the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is sharing new research demonstrating that the arts play a major role in the personal and community well-being of Ontarians.

UNESCO, 06 October 2023, International

On 6 October 2023, UNESCO presented the report on culture and sustainable development at the Second Committee of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting the growing momentum in acknowledging culture’s agency for sustainable development.

NEMO - The Network of European Museum Organisations, 05 October 2023, International

Voices of Culture has published the Brainstorming Report “Culture and Creative Sectors and Industries driving Green Transition and facing the Energy Crisis”. NEMO participated in brainstorming session leading up to the report and had an active role in writing process. The outcomes were presented and discussed with the European Commission on 6 September 2023.

Museums Association, 03 October 2023, United Kingdom

The cost-of-living crisis is having a huge impact on visitor numbers, staffing, volunteers and finances, according to an annual survey of museums released this month. Data for the survey is gathered through England’s nine regional development organisations, with the report produced by South West Museum Development.

Voices of Culture, 28 September 2023, International

We have reached a historical moment. The interrelated impacts of climate change on all aspects of life on the planet is causing damage that is becoming irreversible. Culture and creativity offer a source of innovation for climate change mitigation, hold the key to reshaping behaviours and living practices meaningfully and at scale, and are a source of principles and behaviours for societal resili…

Lexology, 26 September 2023, United Kingdom

At the end of August, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee (""Committee"") published a report called ""Connected tech: AI and creative technology"" that explores the impact of the development of AI on the UK's creative industries. The Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to scrutinise the spending and policy decisions of DCMS and its associated public bodies.