VOI, 03 April 2026, Indonesia

The Ministry of Culture has launched the IndonesiaRaya Fund, the new name of the cultural funding program previously known as the Indonesiana Fund. Minister of Culture (Menbud) Fadli Zon emphasized that this change is not just a name change, but part of the improvement of governance, expansion of reach, and efforts to open access to greater funding for cultural actors throughout Indonesia.

Nation Online, 03 April 2026, Malawi

Pearl Convention Centre in Lilongwe recently turned into a fertile ground for creative conversations. It hosted a National Women in Arts Conference, which turned into a special platform to reflect, reason and challenge the status quo.

Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Jamaica, 02 April 2026, Jamaica

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, on behalf of the Government of Jamaica today signed the Instrument of Ratification for the Unesco 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.

Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, 02 April 2026, Korea, Rep

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) will expand “Culture Day,” previously held on the last Wednesday of each month, to every Wednesday starting April 1, making it easier for the public to experience culture in their daily lives. To mark the occasion, the MCST held a commemorative performance at Seoul Station on April 1 under the slogan “Wednesday Is Culture…

Cygnor Celfyddydau Cymru - Arts Council of Wales, 02 April 2026, Wales

The Arts Council of Wales recognises the importance of taking a long‑term, strategic approach to the nation’s arts infrastructure. Cultural venues and creative spaces play a central role in supporting artistic ambition, community engagement and cultural wellbeing across Wales. Ensuring these spaces are resilient, accessible and fit for the future is therefore a key priority.

Arts Council of Ireland - An Chomhairle Ealaíon, 02 April 2026, Ireland

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) are delighted to announce a new Shared Island Touring Scheme valued at €2 million over 5 years. The Shared Island Touring Scheme will be delivered by the Arts Council and ACNI through to 2030.