European Institute for comparative cultural research
ERIC Arts
ERIC Arts is an independent organisation which carries out comparative cultural research and cultural policy monitoring in co-operation with experts from over 40 European countries.
The Institute was created bythe European Association of Cultural Researchers e.V. (ECURES) in collaboration with "Centres of Excellence" specialising in cultural research from different corners of Europe. Their representatives sit on a Board of Governors and make key decisions regarding the research programme and strategic direction of the Institute. The day to day management of the projects and research teams is carried out by the central office located in Bonn, Germany.
The ERICarts Institute is a certified non-profit organisation registered under German trade law (gGmbH).
The Council of Europe/ERICarts "Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe
The Council of Europe/ERICarts "Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe, 11th edition", 2010 is a web-based and permanently updated information and monitoring system of national cultural policies in Europe. It is a long term project which aims to include all 50 member states co-operating within the context of the European Cultural Convention.
This transnational project was initiated by the Steering Committee for Culture of the Council of Europe and has been running as a joint venture with the European Institute for Comparative Cultural Research (ERICarts) since 1998. It is realised in partnership with a "community of practice" comprised of independent cultural policy researchers, NGOs and national governments.
