Norwegian public authorities and international cultural cooperation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the primary responsibility for promoting Norwegian arts and culture abroad, including exchange projects with developing countries. Norwegian foreign service missions play a key role in establishing and managing cultural cooperation with Norway.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also delegated responsibility for funding cultural projects abroad to other public institutions and professional organisations, including the Office for Contemporary Art (OCA), Norwegian Literature Abroad (NORLA), the Dance and Theatre Centre (DTS), the Norwegian Association of Arts and Crafts (NK), the Norwegian Film Institute (NFI), the Music Information Centre (MIC) and Rikskonsertene. The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), a directorate under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is also involved in international cultural projects and provides assistance for culture, media and information activities.
The Ministry of Culture is responsible for multilateral cultural cooperation (Nordic Council of Ministers, Council of Europe, UNESCO, EU/EEA) as well as for the promotion of international culture in Norway.
Arts Council Norway is a member of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). More info needed on: Council funding and EEA grants Norway grants EU Culture Programme (2007-2013) Norway participates in the European Union Culture Programme (2007-2013). Arts Council Norway is the official European Cultural Contact Point in Norway. Cultural contact points are responsible for promoting the programme and facilitating the participation of as many cultural professionals as possible.
Photo: From the project Border Dialogues – The Barents Art Triennial in 2005. |
