The Swedish Arts Council is running a long-term programme to strengthen artistic freedom globally. The programme was initiated in 2020 and is realized by financial support from Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, until 2028. The aim of the programme is to improve conditions for artists to create, display and distribute their work without being exposed to threats or harassments.
To mark the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s 2005 Convention, Sweden and Norway organized a side event during UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee in Paris on February 13. The event, “Artistic Freedom: The Road Ahead,” was initiated by the permanent delegations of Norway and Sweden and featured a panel discussion.
The Swedish Arts Council and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) have signed an agreement for a second programme period between 2024-2027 to strengthen and protect artistic freedom globally. The programme allocates funds to international organisations working to protect and promote artistic freedom.
The Swedish Arts Council is running a long-term programme to strengthen artistic freedom globally. The programme was initiated in 2020 and is realized by financial support from Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, until 2028. The aim of the programme is to improve conditions for artists to create, display and distribute their work without being exposed to threats or harassments.
Here you will find a brief description of each partner within the Programme for Artistic Freedom including information on what they receive support for within the programme's framework.
This programme aims to strengthen artistic freedom globally between 2021–2028. The contribution is only open for applications upon invitation by the Swedish Arts Council. The programme is realised through financial support from Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
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