Assessing the Societal, Political and Economic Benefits of Arts & Culture, 7-12 September 2010
Academy for Cultural Diplomacy

The next Academy Session will take place in Berlin from 07 - 12 September 2010 and will focus on the following theme:

“Assessing the Societal, Political and Economic Benefits of Arts & Culture”

In addition to looking at the history and development of the field of cultural diplomacy and its contemporary application across the world, the forthcoming Academy Session will focus on the societal, economic, and political benefits of arts and culture. In particular, it will consider how artistic and other cultural initiatives can support foreign policy objectives, strengthen cross-cultural understanding, and improve tourism and foreign investment. Participants of the forthcoming September Session of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy will take part in the forthcoming international conference: “The Language of Art & Music.” Participants will also visit: “Floodwall - Telling the stories of Hurricane Katrina in Berlin” an exhibition that highlights the power of art to cross cultural and national borders.