IFACCA

We are very pleased to welcome the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) @aseforg as an Affiliate Member of the Federation, marking a renewed chapter in our longstanding relationship. ℹ️ Read more: bit.ly/4uSFGT1 #ACORNS #IFACCA #art #culturalpolicy

We are very pleased to welcome the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency as a new Affiliate Member of the Federation, representing Guam, an unincorporated territory of the USA. ℹ️ Read more: bit.ly/4dQ0aWM

This month in our ACORNS newsletter, we focus on the creative economy and investment in the cultural and creative sectors (CCS) ℹ️ Read more: bit.ly/4nqgctC Stay up to date with our monthly arts and culture policy newsletter here: bit.ly/3VljBgl #IFACCA

This month in our ACORNS newsletter, we highlight two key stakeholders in the cultural ecology: cultural workers & the public at large ℹ️Read more: bit.ly/3QHOv37 Stay up to date with our monthly arts and culture policy newsletter here: bit.ly/3VljBgl #IFACCA

IFACCA & the Nordic Culture Fund have launched the second edition of the IFACCA–Globus Fellowship — welcoming 14 Fellows from across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America & the Pacific. 🌍 Read more: bit.ly/4uVJRy8 #IFACCA #GlobusFellowship #CulturalPolicy

A farewell note of gratitude from Kajsa Ravin, Chair of IFACCA. Read more here: ifacca.org/news/2026/03/3… #IFACCA #Arts #CulturalPolicy #Farewell

Our findings from the 2026 @UNESCO Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report show that international exchange and cooperation is more needed than ever. 🤝🌍 We share some key insights and reflections in our latest newsletter: bit.ly/4lSAmfl #CulturePolicy #Arts #IFACCA

@UNESCO's 2026 Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report shows that #digital cultural governance has become a central pillar of cultural policymaking, yet existing frameworks are widely recognised as inadequate, particularly on GenAI. Read our reflections bit.ly/4lSAmfl

In the last month, @UNESCO launched its 4th edition of the 2026 UNESCO Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report. We share some key insights and reflections in our latest newsletter: bit.ly/4lSAmfl Subscribe to our monthly ACORNS newsletter: bit.ly/3VljBgl

Ms Michelle Chawla says: “I’m honoured to take on the role of Deputy Chair & to support IFACCA’s vital international work...I look forward to deepening our collective efforts so that creativity continues to benefit people & communities around the world.” ℹ️ifacca.org/news/2026/03/0…

We welcome Ms Michelle Chawla, Director & CEO of @CanadaCouncil as Deputy Chair of IFACCA. With nearly 30 years in the field of public arts & culture funding, she has extensive leadership expertise in public policy, intergovernmental relations & major transformation initiatives.

Introducing IFACCA’s new Chair, Mr Maanka A. Chipindi. He says: "I am deeply honoured to be elected Chair of IFACCA... In a world that is more complex than ever, organisations like IFACCA keep us connected, engaged, & in meaningful dialogue...” Read more: ifacca.org/news/2026/03/0…

Introducing IFACCA’s new Chair, Mr Maanka A. Chipindi. As Director & CEO of @NACZambia since 2017, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Zambia’s cultural landscape—strengthening creative ecosystems, championing the arts across Africa, & advancing evidence‑based cultural policy

We are deeply honoured to announce the election of Mr Maanka A. Chipindi, Director & CEO of National Arts Council of Zambia, as Chair of IFACCA and Ms Michelle Chawla, Director & CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts, as Deputy Chair, commencing 1 April bit.ly/4ss1Fz5

This month in our monthly #ACORNS newsletter, we share news on initiatives in digital technologies, AI, culture and education, as well as developments on upcoming new cultural strategies and policies around the world. Read more: bit.ly/4qIYB00 #arts #culture #policy

Creativity is shaping our world — driving economies and connecting communities. A rapidly changing cultural landscape is creating new opportunities but also new risks for creators. Discover the latest trends shaping creative industries in the newly published @UNESCO report Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity. 🔗unesco.org/en/articles/cr…

Fiji 🇫🇯 and the #MSG signed the Host Agreement for the 8th Melanesian Arts & Culture Festival #MACFEST to be held in Suva this year. Vanuatu 🇻🇺 hosted the last #MACFEST in Port Vila, a flagship of the #MSG.

La subsecretaria de Desarrollo Cultural, @labespalova, recibió al Ministro de Identidad y Cultura Canadiense y Ministro Responsable de Lenguas Oficiales, @MarcMillerVM, en el marco de la misión comercial de Canadá en México, con el objetivo de fortalecer la cooperación bilateral en industrias culturales y creativas y compartir las prioridades de cada ministerio. Durante la reunión se abordaron las oportunidades que ofrece el Acuerdo de Coproducción Audiovisual entre México y Canadá para dinamizar el sector audiovisual en ambas naciones. Asimismo, se analizó el papel transformador de la Inteligencia Artificial en el sector creativo y en los derechos de autor. El diálogo permitió identificar oportunidades para ampliar el intercambio y el comercio cultural entre ambos países.

For the first time in decades, we are introducing a new artform: Digital Arts. 💻🎨 Find out why we have made this decision and what it means for you 👇 buff.ly/PvRLLcO

📌 En el marco de la Mesa de Internacionalización integrada por MINTUR, MEC, MRREE y Uruguay XXI, la Directora Ejecutiva de IFACCA, Magdalena Moreno, realizó una presentación sobre experiencias internacionales de internacionalización de la cultura, con especial foco en los casos que han desarrollado procesos exitosos en este campo. La jornada incluyó además un taller de trabajo con la Mesa de Internacionalización orientado a intercambiar aprendizajes, compartir buenas prácticas y explorar oportunidades para fortalecer la proyección internacional de la cultura uruguaya. Un espacio de diálogo y reflexión clave para seguir impulsando estrategias de internacionalización desde una mirada colaborativa y con perspectiva global.