Norway chosen to lead international cultural network
Kristin Danielsen, CEO of Arts and Culture Norway, has been announced as chair of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). (Photo: Trym S. Warloe)
Kristin Danielsen, CEO of Arts and Culture Norway, has been announced as chair of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). "This gives Norway a unique opportunity to influence the areas we believe are crucial for the cultural sector worldwide," says Danielsen.
The IFACCA is a global network of arts councils and cultural bodies, whose objective is to promote the arts and culture worldwide. The network comprises arts councils, government ministries of culture and public agencies from over 80 countries.
"A seat on the board, allows a unique overview of cultural and artistic development internationally. The position also provides the opportunity to contribute our ideas and initiatives on the central topics in arts and culture," says Danielsen.
The IFACCA board is made up of nine directors from member organisations representing every part of the world. At this week's IFACCA World Summit, Kristin Danielsen, CEO of Arts and Culture Norway, was announced as its chair.
Simon Brault, Director and CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts is stepping down after four years in office.
"Simon Brault is an inspiring and decisive leader and is particularly known for including indigenous peoples in the Canadian cultural sector. He is also a visible spokesperson for the role art hold in our societies and the author of "No Culture – No Future". Reaching his level will take hard work, but I'm very pleased with being given the opportunity, and look forward to work with an outstanding board and a knowledgeable secretariat," says Danielsen.
The IFACCA is currently hosting its ninth World Summit, attended by more than 400 cultural leaders from countries around the world.
The World Summit is staged every three years, with this year's event taking place in Stockholm, Sweden. The main topic is artistic freedom of expression and the threats it faces. What can be done to improve the situation is therefore a key subject for discussion.