Kulturhusene i Danmark
Kulturhusene i Danmark is a nationwide NGO that unites Denmark’s diverse cultural houses, advocating for their common interests in politics, organisations, and among key stakeholders to ensure the best possible conditions for cultural centres across the country. It provides support and fosters a strong professional community through activities and annual meetings that focus on knowledge sharing, solidarity, and development.
Cultural houses take many different forms, and Kulturhusene i Danmark represents a wide range of cultural spaces and platforms. What unites them is their role in facilitating cultural activities, strengthening local communities, and promoting democratic participation as part of the broader cultural movement.
Since its founding in 1987, Kulturhusene i Danmark has embraced the continuous evolution of cultural houses, recognising their diverse operations, uses, and significance within their respective communities.
Number of cultural centers represented : 150
Activities
- Advocacy/policy-related work
- Artistic production/promotion
- Community and civic activities
- Evaluation (e.g. of projects, structures or other)
- Event management
- Information/awareness-raising
- Internationalisation and mobility
- Networking
- Project management
- Research/data collection
- Revitalisation/activation of public spaces
- Socio-cultural activities and cultural mediation
- Training/Lifelong learning
Artistic disciplines
Topics covered
- Climate change and environment
- Cultural policy
- Cultural rights
- Digitalisation
- Disabilities and inclusion
- European Capitals of Culture
- European citizenship and identity
- Gender and sexual orientation
- Human rights and democracy
- Intangible cultural heritage
- Interculturality and migration
- Intergenerational relations and ageing
- Non-urban culture
- Participation and audience engagement
- Tangible cultural heritage
- Tourism