“We support the arts across Europe by investing in people and projects whose work is innovative and border-crossing. This involves giving young people the chance to make the most of their creativity and have their work displayed and discussed in mainstream media. It means encouraging open artistic exchange, through special collaborative projects and by funding the travel of artists and cultural workers” (http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/).
“The ECF supports the development and reform of cultural policymaking in the EU and neighbouring regions.
We work in specific local contexts where the structures that normally support cultural life are either not in place or are weak.
We assist cultural organisations in such places to develop in a sustainable way.
And we help to bring the cultural sector into close contact with public policymakers, so that cultural policies genuinely reflect the needs and aspirations of all involved. In partnership with others, we are working to establish a comprehensive cultural strategy for diversity in Europe” (http://www.eurocult.org/we-advocate/).
“Diversity and cohesion: these are what characterise Europe today. Age-old differences and new urban realities present their own challenges, to artists, to cultural workers, and to people everywhere” (Retrieved on August 12, 2008 from http://www.eurocult.org/we-focus-on/).
