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Read MoreMunken er samlingsstedet for kulturpolitikk under Arendalsuka, og ønsker store og små aktører velkommen til å arrangere hos oss. Vi tilbyr lokaler i ulike størrelser, og med veldig mye sjel.
Read MoreArendal, like many other communities in Norway, is experiencing rapid internationalization. Traditionally, its cultural sector has been centered around Norwegian language and heritage. However, with increasing immigration and globalization, the town's cultural environment has become more diverse. Despite this shift, existing cultural structures often struggle to adapt to the evolving needs of the community.
Read MoreI Arendal har alle kulturlederne gått sammen i Art27Arendal for å diskutere internasjonalisering av programarbeid og utvikling av et bedre internasjonalt nettverk. Arendal skal fortsatt være et fellesskap som ivaretar kunstneriske rettigheter. Dette gjelder både folks deltakelse i kunstproduksjon og kunstnernes ytringsfrihet. Slik vil de sikre at kultursektoren forblir en god pådriver og arena for demokratisering i lokalsamfunnet.
Read MoreFreedom of Expression as a universal human right, a main pillar of democracy and a pre-requisite for artistic creativity, is under threat in our world today. Carving out a space for free expression has always been a high-cost fight for artists under autocratic rule. Today, that space is contested even in established western democracies that has traditionally provided save havens for prosecuted artists from the global south.
Read MoreOpening remarks by Cato Litangen, Director of Mimeta, at World Freedom of Expression Forum (Wexfo), Workshop 23rd May. It is evident that there exists this disconnect between the international professional systems of the arts and the international artistic rights sector, with little to no interaction between the two.
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