European support to Ukraine’s cultural and creative sectors
The European Commission is determined to support the Ukrainian culture, cultural heritage and creative sectors and to provide assistance in these extremely challenging times.
Funding resources
Support resources for Ukrainian artists, cultural and creative professionals and organisations.
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Creative Europe special action of €5 million to support Ukrainian artists and cultural organisations. Three Ukraine-EU lead consortia were selected to redistribute funding to local beneficiaries.
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Creative Europe’s mobility action is open to Ukrainian artists and creative professionals as well. Ukrainian participants to the call for individual mobilities are exceptionally allowed for a virtual mobility.
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Non-translated Ukrainian books exceptionally allowed under this Creative Europe’s call.
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Ukrainian artists and cultural professionals go on mobility exchanges with other Eastern Partnership countries through the EU4Culture programme.
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This platform collects and publicises initiatives carried out by cultural organisations in support to Ukraine’s culture and cultural heritage.
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The EU-funded Cultural Relations Platform conducted a mapping and needs-assessment exercise in October 2022.
Support for the protection of Ukrainian cultural heritage
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26 experts will help lay out the foundations of the EU’s support in safeguarding Ukrainian cultural heritage.
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SUM duplicates the digital documentation of Ukrainian heritage on safe servers placed in the EU with a secure procedure.
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A two-strand EU campaign to showcase EU support for Ukrainian culture and art in wartime.
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The EU granted €2 million to ALIPH to provide emergency protection of cultural heritage.
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Exchange schemes focusing on the preservation and promotion of Ukrainian cultural heritage.
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The EU Member States, under coordination of the Commission, have been delivering emergency equipment for the protection of Ukrainian cultural heritage under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM).
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Assistance to the rebuilding of Ukrainian cities in line with the New European Bauhaus principles.
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The EU supports Ukrainian museums in estimating losses due to the Russian aggression and developing tools to further digitise collections.
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The EU coordinates the donation of IT equipment to help Ukrainian cultural heritage institutions to digitally document, scan and photograph documents and objects at risk of being lost due to the war.
Other support
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The European Commission has increased its support to fully cover the Ukrainian Creative Europe Desk, crucial advisory bodies to promote the Creative Europe in participating countries.
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EU solidarity with Ukraine
The EU and its international partners are united in condemning Russia's unjustified aggression of Ukraine. We will provide support to those seeking shelter and help those looking for a safe way home. The EU will continue to offer strong political, financial and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
