Canada Council for the Arts, 16 April 2026, Canada

Cheryl Hickman, Chair of the Board, and Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO, spoke about Canada’s evolving arts ecosystem, as well as provided updates on the Canada Council’s priorities and future focus.

Estonian Ministry of Culture, 16 April 2026, Estonia

The survey, commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, analysed why those Estonian people who would like and are willing to visit cultural institutions, but for some reason do not do so at the moment, do not participate in our cultural life.

Swedish Arts Council, 16 April 2026, Sweden

On 15 April, the Swedish Arts Council submitted an interim report to the government. The theme of the report is to promote cultural tourism in connection with the inquiry A cultural canon for Sweden, which was presented last autumn. On 15 December, the assignment will be finalised.

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, 15 April 2026, Togo

On April 14, 2026, the Togolese Centre for Exhibitions and Fairs (CETEF) became a real crossroads of the 7th art on the occasion of the official opening of the 9th edition of the Togo International Film Festival (FIFTO). A solemn ceremony presided over by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts, marking the launch of a now unmissable event in the African cinematographic landscape.

Ministry of Culture, Ukraine, 15 April 2026, Ukraine

The first stage of the national study of reading in Ukraine is being launched by the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine in cooperation with the Believe in Yourself Foundation and the research company Gradus. The main question in it: how to attract new readers?

Department for Culture, Media & Sport, United Kingdom, 14 April 2026, United Kingdom

130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to benefit from a £127.8 million funding boost, helping to ensure that everyone can access arts and culture in the places they call home.