5th World Summit on Arts and Culture

Co-hosted by Creative Australia,
03 October 2011, Australia

Photo: Archie Roach, Opening of the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture
Melbourne Convention Centre
Credit: Jorge de Araujo

The 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture was co-hosted by the Australia Council for the Arts and the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). The Summit theme was Creative Intersections; speakers explored the role of government policy in creating intersections between the arts and other sectors, and the benefits of these to the community. The event was attended by 501 delegates from 72 countries.

The Summit report is available in English, Spanish and French. You can also watch Creative Intersections, a video from Australia Council for the Arts on the Summit.