LibraryPolicy and regulations
19.01.2012
IN TRANSIT. A study on international law and the mobility of artists, art works, cultural goods and services
The aim of the IN TRANSIT study is to provide an overview of the main international legal instruments which impact on the mobility of artists, art works, cultural goods and services. Case studies of bilateral and multilateral legal agreements give practical insight into how legal instruments are used by countries across the world to enhance cross- border mobility. The study was commissioned by the UNESCO to Richard Poláček & Judith Staines and is now available in English and French.
09.12.2011
Moving to the EU? Wondering if you need a visa? And how to get a working permit? Have a look at the EU immigration portal!
The EU Immigration Portal serves as a first point of entry to reliable, practical and up-to-date information on immigration issues. It provides useful basic information written in user-friendly language, and gives rapid and direct access to relevant external websites for further details
14.11.2011
EP Report on promoting workers' mobility within the European Union (Parlament Resolution on free movement, October 2011)
The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parlament adopted an report on promoting workers’ mobility within the European Union in response to a Commission communication on the question.
24.10.2011
Experts' workshop on social security of visual artists in Europe", IGBK report now online
The publication on Social Security of Visual Artists in Europe referrs to IGBK's experts' workshop in November 2010.
15.07.2011
Conclusion paper of the Pearle/Practics seminar "Copyright in the live performance sector", held on 15 June 2011, Brussels, Belgium
The conclusions of the seminar "Copyright in the live performance sector in the context of mobility – from physical to virtual mobility" are now available. The seminar aimed at discussing the impact of cross-border related copyright obstacles on mobility in the live performance sector.
07.07.2011
European Parliament resolution on the cultural dimensions of the EU’s external actions (May 2011)
On 12th May 2011, the European Parliament approved a resolution on the cultural dimensions of the EU’s external actions, which calls for the creation of a cultural visa for third-party artists and professionals in the cultural field.
01.07.2011
Update on Modernised EU Social Security Coordination
The conference, which took place on 28-29 April 2011, marked the first anniversary of the new regulations modernising the coordination of social security systems in the EU, applied 1 May 2010.
01.07.2011
Information on Green Jobs - Europe’s environmental and economic future
The DG Employement, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission promotes the development of green jobs.
18.04.2011
Most frequently asked questions by artists and answers about their European Citizens’ Rights - A new ECAS / Practics document
The European Citizens Action Service (ECAS) is a partner of the mobility pilot project Practics wich strives to provide tools for better information provision for cultural mobility. ECAS has just released "Most frequently asked questions by artists and answers about their European Citizens’ Rights". Get aware of your rights as EU citizen-artist!
11.02.2011
OTM co-signs the mobility pilot projects recommendations to the new EU Culture Programme
On the Move has endorsed and contributed to the common position of the mobility pilot projects on the new EU Culture programme. This joint paper was oficially presented to the European Commission at the Stakeholder Consultation Meeting that took place in Brussels on the 16th February.
07.02.2011
The status of the artist in Belgium
Belgium is home to many artists On the Move. A new professional status has been applicable to artists in Belgium since 1 July 2003. In order to meet the questions regarding this status, the Kunstenloket published a brochure which explains the various legal aspects of the status in a convenient and understandable manner. (version française dans l'article)
21.01.2011
Free movement of workers in the public sector: European Commission paper (Dec 2010)
Is the mobility of public employees in the EU easier than for those working for private enterprises or as freelancers? This question is relevant for the many arts and cultural operators and administrators working in the public sector. (résumé en français dans l'article)
21.01.2011
Background info and speeches from Pearle seminar "Visa and Work Permits. Incomming and Outgoing Mobility in the Live Performance Sector"
On October 5th 2010 Pearle* the European trade federation representing the live performance sector, organized a seminar in Brussels on the application of regulations concerning incoming and outgoing artists and cultural workers in Europe. Now you can access online the seminar programme, background information, list of participants as well as main contributions. (version française dans l'article)
14.07.2010
Final report from the Member-States expert working group on mobility of culture professionals released
The four Member State expert working groups established in the 2008-2010 Workplan for Culture have published their final reports. Among them, the Expert Working Group on Improving the Conditions for the Mobility of Artists and Professionals in the Cultural Field has issued a set of fundamental recommendations.
05.07.2010
The Mobility of Works of Art in Europe, published by the European Parlament
(version française dans l'article)