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10 March 2022

Promoting the inclusion of Europe’s migrants and minorities in arts and culture

Migration Policy Institute

The increasing cultural and ethnic diversity of European cities is rarely mirrored in the arts and culture of these cities: there is still a large gap between the cultural expression of immigrant communities and the ways in which they are able to participate or are represented in mainstream cultural institutions.

This report from the Migration Policy Institute explores how European societies and cultural institutions can strengthen the participation of migrant-background and minority communities in art and culture, efforts to date to build this type of cultural inclusion, and how this can contribute to more inclusive and cohesive European cities. Interviews with cultural professionals from 11 European countries are drawn upon to examine the inclusion of migrants and minorities on three levels:

  1. as visitors of cultural venues and consumers of art;
  2. as featured artists and performers;
  3. as leaders and staff within cultural institutions.

The publication is divided into three sections, focusing on migrants’ and minorities’ inclusion in arts and culture, local practices to promote inclusive artistic and cultural scenes, and strategies to ensure cultural institutions mirror societal diversity.

Promoting the inclusion of Europe’s migrants and minorities in arts and culture
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Authors
Lucía Salgado, Liam Patuzzi
Geographic area
EU Wide
Contributor type
Non-Governmental Organisations/Civil Society
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Olivia Long
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