Europe Day – Fair practice in the EU

Pay, Passion, or Prestige?

On the development of Fair Practice awareness in the European cultural sector | West Satellite CAE

On May 8 and 9, the BEYOND satellite event initiated by Culture Action Europe and hosted by Kunsten ’92 will be part of the two-day program surrounding Europe Day. BEYOND invites cultural professionals, policymakers and sector representatives to explore what fairness in labour relations means in today’s European context. Through dialogue across national and European perspectives, participants will reflect on shared values, emerging challenges and concrete opportunities for strengthening fair practice across borders.

The programme combines talks, panel discussions, workshops, networking moments and peer-to-peer exchanges. At the core of the BEYOND is the Fair Practice Lab, a practical workshop for creators, collectives, and organisations. The Lab offers a hands-on approach to reflecting on values, discussing ethical dilemmas, and co-creating action plans around fairness. By testing this Lab in a European context, this BEYOND aims to contribute to the ongoing development of Fair Practice in Europe, helping build a more just, sustainable, and resilient cultural sector.

This Satellite BEYOND is organized by Kunsten ‘92 and takes place within the Europe Day programme hosted by Dutch Culture, European Cultural Foundation, and EIT Culture & Creativity.

We warmly invite you to join us in May 2026 to think, test and build beyond borders.

More information will be published soon.