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Arts Council Malta hosts international exchange programme Re:Create Europe which explored cultural policy through Malta's cultural ecosystem

Arts Council Malta, 13 October 2026, Malta

Arts Council Malta recently hosted the Re:Create Europe international exchange programme in Malta, a week-long programme that explored cultural policy, artistic practice and resilience through direct interaction with Malta's cultural ecosystem.

SMIA launches first nationwide strategy for Scotland’s music industry

Creative Scotland, 09 October 2026, Scotland

Developed with the sector, the Scottish Music Industry Roadmap 2026–30 sets a shared direction to move beyond short-term survival towards sustainable careers, stronger businesses and thriving music communities.

Tallinn Declaration on Culture, Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Security

Estonian Ministry of Culture, 07 October 2026, Estonia

Meeting in Tallinn, the NB8 countries and Ukraine adopted a joint Declaration on Culture, Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Security, underscoring their shared commitment to deepening cooperation and the exchange of knowledge across borders.

Arts and Minds: creativity supports wellbeing in mental health care

Cygnor Celfyddydau Cymru - Arts Council of Wales, 06 October 2026, Wales

A three-year arts programme at Tŷ Llywelyn, a specialist psychiatric unit in North Wales, has demonstrated the positive impact that arts and creativity can have on mental health and wellbeing.

Completing the Law on Cultural Industry Development: Unleashing resources, promoting creativity

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Viet Nam, 04 October 2026, Viet Nam

The promulgation of the Law on Development of Cultural Industries is necessary to improve the legal framework, unleash resources, promote creativity, develop markets and make the cultural industry a growth engine of the country.

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland releases findings of the Annual Investment Survey 2025/26

Arts Council of Northern Ireland, 01 October 2026, Northern Ireland

A survey released today by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland reveals a picture of weakening financial sustainability in the Arts Sector as organisations report a 14.9% rise in expenditure and a dependence on short-term staff.