A new European study, Public Funding for the Performing Arts in European Rural Areas, commissioned by the SPARSE Plus project co-funded by Creative Europe, reveals a persistent territorial imbalance in cultural funding, with predominantly urban areas capturing the largest share of recorded support while rural territories remain consistently under-represented. Produced by Chloe Sustainability, with SPARSE […]
Hungary, September 2026 – More than 100 artists, researchers, cultural organisers and policymakers from across Europe will gather in Miskolc between 23–27 September 2026 for the SPARSE Plus Celebrating Conference, the closing event of the international Creative Europe project SPARSE Plus - Supporting and Promoting Arts in Rural Settlements of Europe Plus. Hosted by Pro […]
As part of the European project SPARSE Plus – Supporting and Promoting Arts in Rural Settlements of Europe – two recent shadowing visits offered partners the opportunity to step directly into each other’s daily practices, strengthening connections and exchanging ideas on how culture can thrive both in rural and urban communities across Europe. The first […]
For the Italian partner, Fondazione Toscana Spettacolo and the local promoters involved in the SPARSE Plus project, the trip to Sweden that took place in February 2026, was an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the cultural context of Riksteatern Värmland and of the activities coordinated by Anna Skoglund in the rural areas of Värmland […]
Welcome to the refreshed series of rural touring across Europe & SPARSE Plus webinars for artists and arts organisations! Are you interested in developing and sharing expertise? Over three webinars 16:00-17:30 CET Wednesday 19 & 26 November and 3 December we will: Sign up for free here https://forms.gle/rWzUzZMuyNEvF7Gg9
On 8 October 2025, the European project SPARSE+ (Supporting and Promoting Arts in Rural Settlements of Europe) held its international symposium “Culture Get-Together – European Rural Touring: The Future” in Prague, hosted by Nová síť at the Archa+ cultural centre. The event brought together artists, cultural professionals, policymakers, and community representatives from across Europe to […]
SPARSE plus is excited to invite you to its international symposium in the vibrant city of Prague, taking place on 8–9 October 2025. Organized by SPARSE Plus in collaboration with Nová síť, the symposium offers an opportunity to reflect, inspire and exchange at the intersection of arts in rural areas, international collaboration, and cultural policy. It provides a crucial […]
From July 13 to October 30, 2025, the second Italian tour of SPARSE Plus will bring a rich and varied lineup of 10 performances to rural villages across Tuscany and Marche — ranging from music and theatre to shows specially designed for children. This marks the second consecutive year of collaboration between local promoters from […]
The TeatRom Festival has been working for over fifteen years to provide space and visibility for Roma children in the Cserehát region, one of Northern Hungary’s most beautiful yet economically challenged areas. The Utcaszínházi Alkotóközösség is the organization behind the festival. Building on long-standing professional and personal relationships, the SPARSE Plus project will be implemented […]
We are looking for eight voices to shake up the space between theory and practice.At the SPARSE Plus Symposium 2025 held in Prague, Czech Republic on the 8th and 9th of October 2025, we are launching an open mic – and you are invited to speak up. What we are looking for Short, energetic contributions […]