Please see below invitation to complete a survey by deadline of 17 April, we are sharing this on behalf of IETM (international theatre makers’ network) and the Performing Arts Coalition. The focus is on the current international funding ecosystem and responses will inform an official policy paper.
We are contacting you on behalf of the Performing Arts Coalition* (PAC) to help us better understand the current funding landscape and imagine what future support could look like by filling out a survey.
PAC invites artists, producers, managers and all professionals working in circus, dance, music, performance, theatre, outdoor arts, or interdisciplinary practices to share their experiences.
PAC has developed a survey to map today’s international funding ecosystem: its needs, gaps, and the challenges that hinder meaningful collaboration.
Your input will inform a policy paper on the next EU funding programme for culture – AgoraEU (2028–2034) and provide evidence for policymakers at international, European, national and regional levels.
Voices from across the world are welcome. While part of this survey focuses on EU funding, we understand that this may be less relevant for professionals based outside countries participating in Creative Europe. Nevertheless, we very much welcome your perspectives.
FILL OUT THE SURVEY AT THE LINK BELOW
The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes and can be completed anonymously. All personal data will be used exclusively by the PAC organisations for the purposes of this research.
Deadline: 17 April 2026
Once you are done filling out the survey, please feel free to share it within your network.
*About the Performing Arts Coalition (PAC) The Performing Arts Coalition (PAC) is a platform for European and international performing arts networks to collaborate on advocacy for the performing arts, conducting joint actions and research, exchanging knowledge, and pooling resources. Our mission is to strengthen the role of the performing arts in society by advocating for policies that recognise their unique value.
PAC was founded in 2025 by ASSITEJ- International Association of Theatre and Performing Arts for Children and Young Audiences, Circostrada – European Network for contemporary circus and outdoor arts, EDN – European Dance Development Network, EFA – European Festivals Association, and IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts. The joint membership of the networks is based in over 90 countries of the world counting over a thousand of organisations and professionals.
Belfast City Council Culture Team
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Email: culture@belfastcity.gov.uk
