| Loud Silences. Languages, accessibility and cultural hegemony (2019) |
Marta Prandelli / IETM |
Report on the IETM Milan Satellite Meeting in 2019 on language, cultural norms and accessibility, with a focus on sign language |
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| SHIFT inclusion Interview Series (2021) |
SHIFT Culture |
Conversations with experts on different aspects of what it means to be inclusive as a cultural network or organisation. |
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| SHIFT Inclusion Handbook (2022) |
SHIFT Culture and European Choral Association |
Reflections for organisations that want to rethink their inner workings in relation to inclusion. Offers hands-on advice about possible measures, for example for communication actions or when organising events. |
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| Time to Act: How lack of knowledge in the cultural sector creates barriers for disabled artists and audiences (2021) |
On The Move / British Council |
Insights into accessibility of performing arts for disabled artists. An interesting starting point for reflections, understanding specific challenges and thinking about possible strategies for change and innovation. |
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| Time to Act: Two Years On, Data-led Insights on Performing Arts and Disability in Europe (2023) |
On The Move / British Council |
Data-led insights into the accessibility, inclusion, international mobility and professional development of disabled artists in the European performing arts sector, as well as the progress made over the past few years. |
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| On the Move x Points of Entry – A Podcast Episode on Parenthood and Mobility in the Arts (2022) |
On The Move / IETM |
Reflections about how touring can become more inclusive for parents |
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| What Makes You Disabled? (2023) |
Al.Di.Qua / EDN |
Conversations around access from a variety of situated artistic perspectives |
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| Diversity Compass (2023) |
360° – Fund for New City Cultures / German Federal Cultural Foundation |
A detailed report of a research about diversity-oriented measures in cultural institutions across Germany |
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| Mapping the Queer International (2024) |
Ksenija Đurović and Jovana Marković / IETM |
Report from the session ‘Mapping the Queer International’’ at the IETM Sofia Plenary Meeting in 2024, reflecting on queer identities and international collaboration |
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| BIPOC Representation in Cultural Spaces – A Guide to Action (2025) |
Miriam Amina Fofana / Reset! Network |
A guide to action about the representation of BIPOC people in the cultural sphere on a European level |
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| Shared Stages: A comprehensive guide to participatory circus (2025) |
BETA Circus |
A guide containing case studies and experiences of circus artists engaging in participatory work, sharing methodologies and insights |
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| Resources Library of ShapeArts |
ShapeArts |
A library for artists and makers, offering guidance on specific topics around access and integrating it into one’s work |
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| Toolkit on Festivals and Queer* Communities |
The Festival Academy / EFA |
A situated short guide about queer inclusive festivals, queer theory, challenges and some concrete examples of case studies. |
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| Resources Library of Acesso Cultura |
Acesso Cultura |
Library and website of Acesso Cultura, offering a variety of resources, formations and templates of concrete topics around access, for example Access Riders. |
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| Trans-Cen-Dance – Research project funded by the EU |
TRANScenDANCE |
A research project funded by the EU, fostering inclusion of trans and non-binary individuals in cultural spaces and offering several mappings, interviews and reports on their website. |
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| The civic role of cultural spaces in culture and immigration: Reflections from the Becoming […] projects (2024) |
Lora Krasteva |
Article by Lora Krasteva about her project (supported by Perform Europe’s pilot edition), engaging with communities and the topics of migration and belonging |
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| Perspectives on Artistic Freedom at Risk – Report from the IETM Berlin Plenary Meeting (2025) |
Elena Polivtseva / IETM |
Concrete stories about freedom of expression in the arts, examples of tactics of repression and strategies of resistance |
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| The Ultimate Cookbook for Cultural Managers: The Artistic Freedom Regulatory Framework in the EU (2025) |
Beatriz Nobre / Pearle* and EFA |
This guide helps to identify risks, understand the legal landscape, and take action to defend and promote artistic freedom. |
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| The Ultimate Cookbook for Cultural Managers: Third-Country National Artists Working in the EU (2024) |
Beatriz Nobre, Anita Debaere / Pearle* and EFA |
This guide highlights the key challenges related to employment and immigration for Third-Country National artists in the EU. |
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| Resources Library of We Are Unlimited |
We Are Unlimited |
A library offering many practical resources on disability and inclusion, including guides for creating access riders and accessible venues. |
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Work & disability in the arts (2022)
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Fanny Martin / IETM |
Includes links and resources quoted by speakers and moderators which can be useful for applicants when exploring fair working conditions from different perspectives |
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| Between Rhetoric and Reality. Cultural Rights, Artistic Freedom, and Democratic Resilience (2026) |
Elena Polivtseva / PAC |
This report examines where the performing arts sector stands in 2026, mapping the gap between policy commitments and lived conditions, and making the case for structural change and concrete policy action. |
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| SPEAK OUT Toolbox (2023-2025) |
FEDEC in partnership with JUMP! Equality at work |
This toolbox is one of the outcomes of the European project SPEAK OUT – Together for a safer circus (2023-2025), aimed at preventing all forms of sexism and gender-based discrimination and violence in the circus arts sector. |
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| List of organisations dealing with harassment and abusive conduct (2025) |
FEDEC |
A list of organisations working to address sexual violence, harassment, abusive conduct, and gender discrimination |
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| En Corps et Toujours (2025-2027) |
Tatami Talks in partnership with FEDEC |
Project aiming to rethink movement-based teaching practices in order to better support individuals who have experienced gender-based and sexual violence. |
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| Touring, Programming, and Funding Big Tops in Europe |
Axel Satgé & Déborah Boëno / Circostrada |
Aimed at artists, producers and venues wishing to produce shows in a big top in European countries, including practical tips and in-depth articles on parenting, disability, diversity. |
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| The role of outdoor arts in creative placemaking (2024) |
Ariane Bieou & Chrissie Faniadis / Circostrada |
Step-by-step guide designed to inspire and support practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders in their efforts to transform public spaces through artistic interventions. Demonstrates the potential of outdoor arts to foster community engagement, enhance public spaces, and contribute to sustainable urban and rural development. |
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| Europe Beyond Access Resources |
Europe Beyond Access |
The learning journeys and resources sections of EBA includes case studies, artistic works, toolkits and reports around artists with disability and accessibility |
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| Europe Beyond Access Learning Journeys |
Europe Beyond Access |
The learning journeys and resources sections of EBA includes case studies, artistic works, toolkits and reports around artists with disability and accessibility |
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| Diverse Body/Ies in Contemporary Circus and Outdoor Arts |
Circostrada |
A publication on diverse body/ies in contemporary circus and outdoor arts, including several texts by and interviews with artists as well as Circostrada’s Charter for Diversity |
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