The Programme for Artistic Freedom, which is run by the Swedish Arts Council with support from Sida, actively participated and linked to issues raised at the previous summit in Stockholm in 2023. In meetings with partner organizations such as Ettijahat (MENA region), ArtsEquator (Southeast Asia) and Article19 (South America), discussions were held on cultural rights, donor responsibility, the need for trans-regional exchange of experience and joint strategies to protect artistic freedom.

At the closing of the 18th Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) in Denpasar, Saturday (June 7), Zon acknowledged the great contribution of the film sector in introducing Indonesian culture.

From 21 June to 26 July 2025, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and National Arts Council (NAC) will present the inaugural Chinese Opera Festival 2025, a joint initiative celebrating one of Singapore’s traditional performing art forms.

We are incredibly pleased to announce that the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture will be co-hosted with Arts Council Korea (ARKO) in Seoul, Republic of Korea from 28 May to 30 May 2025, with the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

Toi Aotearoa board members and Creative New Zealand staff were amongst the tens of thousands of people who witnessed the remarkable Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga Festival in Ngāmotu last week. It was a joyous, powerful, and uplifting experience that represents ongoing work by so many.

España prepara su participación como País Invitado de Honor de la Feria Internacional del Libro de Bogotá FILBo 2025, que se celebrará en la capital colombiana del 25 de abril al 11 de mayo.