A strong and independent culture is needed more than ever

Swedish Arts Council,
01 March 2016, Sweden

A strong and independent culture sector is a prerequisite for a functioning democracy, says Staffan Forssell, Arts Council Director General. During times of unrest and conflict culture is needed even more.

A selection of the Arts Council's proposals for enhanced funding:

  • SEK 41 million to regional cultural activities
  • SEK 28 million to the free performing arts and music
  • SEK 8 million for the implementation of the MU Agreement within the free plastic and visual art field
  • SEK 2 million to grants for national minorities' cultural activities

Challenges facing the cultural sector can play an important role, says Ulrika Stuart Hamilton, Arts Council Chairman. Arts Council proposes in its basis an additional 90 million to strengthen cultural opportunities.

http://www.kulturradet.se/sv/nyheter/2016/En-stark-och-fristaende-kultur-behovs-mer-an-nagonsin/