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CIRCLE's unique work crosses the whole of Europe (more than 35 countries), a variety of disciplines and a myriad of interested parties. For more than two decades, CIRCLE has maintained its reputation for being at the forefront of cultural policy debate and influencing current and future policy actions.

CIRCLE is a European network, established formally in 1984 and, registered as a Dutch association since 1997. The network has a board that directs the activities of the network and an executive manager who facilitates the work and builds links between the members.

CIRCLE strives through its activities to increase dialogue and debate on the most current cultural policy issues in Europe. Its activities include the following:

Round Table
The networks' main activity is the annual Round Table event, prior to which, an extensive mapping out of current research, scholarly debate and policies is conducted. The findings of each Round Table meeting are presented in a full report, published by CIRCLE and disseminated to CIRCLE members and those in a position to change policies.
Activity Archive

Cultural Policy Research Online (CPRO)
CPRO is an incorporated activity of CIRCLE. It is an on-line database of current or recently completed research, conference reports and scholars papers on international cultural policy and is produced as an information service for individuals working in the field of cultural policy.
CPRO

CIRCULAR
CIRCLE produces a tri-annual newsletter called CIRCULAR which features research, publications and in depth articles on issues of relevance. CIRCULAR places an emphasis on critical content focussing on current cultural policy concerns or developments. CIRCULAR is published in English, Spanish and French.
CIRCULAR

Notice board on the web
CIRCLE produces a notice board for its members that gives regular information on international cultural policy issues and members activities. It also includes a link to a comprehensive agenda on forthcoming conferences, debates and workshops in the cultural policy arena.
Members Notice Board (password required)

Membership details and links on the web
CIRCLE's web site includes a comprehensive links library which details organisations which are associated to CIRCLE's work. Members can also access the contact details and biographies for all of CIRCLE's individual and institutional members.
Membership List (password required)

Seminars, symposiums and workshops
CIRCLE organises additional events either in collaboration or within the framework of members of events.

CIRCLE publications
In addition to CIRCLE's annual publication following each Round Table event, CIRCLE increasingly has assisted its membership in the publication of new studies regarding cultural policy.
Publications Archive