Welcome to AREA

AREA is a network that supports arts in rural areas by:

• Creating exchanges of experiences
• Researching working methods
• Collecting data and resources
• Stimulating the advocacy on a local, regional, national and European level

AREA includes all disciplines. Members of AREA are artists, creators, organisers, policymakers and scientists.

• Connect cultural practitioners working in contemporary arts in and from rural areas across Europe and beyond 
• Facilitate a mutual and ongoing exchange of skills, knowledge and experiences 
• Promote the circulation of ideas, people and projects 
• Conduct research projects and disseminate the outcomes 
• Plan and coordinate participatory, inclusive and sustainable actions at a local, regional, national and European level

• Advocacy, Resources, Research, Studies, Training programs
• Creative Communities, Environment & Sustainability
• AREA Meets the World
• New touring, Residencies and Management
• Methods and Tools
• Community Arts and Well Being