Why become a member?

Build meaningful relationships and expand your international network.

• Connect with cultural management and policy professionals, educators, researchers and organisations from over 40 countries.
• Find partners for projects, research and international cooperation, and exchange advice through a dedicated members-only mailing list.
• Build relationships with peers, experts and policymakers through ENCATC Talks, Cultural Happy Hours, the Annual Congress and other networking opportunities.

Develop your expertise, discover new perspectives and stay informed.

• Strengthen your knowledge and skills through the ENCATC Academy, International Study Tours, mentoring programmes, Breakfast Webinars and other professional development activities.
• Access teaching and learning materials, publications, podcasts, videos and an international bibliography through the ENCATC Knowledge Hub.
• Stay informed about cultural policy developments, funding opportunities, jobs, events and sector trends through the monthly members' newsletter and exclusive weekly ENCATC Flash.
• Discover internship and training opportunities through ENCATC PRAXIS.
• Exchange innovative teaching practices and approaches through ENCATC's educational initiatives.

Advance your research, collaborate internationally and gain recognition for your work.

• Engage with the international research community through the ENCATC Research Platform, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Present and discuss your research through ENCATC's Education and Research Sessions and other scientific activities.
• Develop your academic network and professional profile through the Young and Emerging Researchers' Forum.
• Gain international recognition through opportunities such as the ENCATC Research Award, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Share your research through ENCATC's academic publications, including the European Journal of Cultural Management and Policy and the ENCATC Book Series.
• Help bridge research, policy and practice by contributing evidence and expertise to discussions on cultural management and policy.

Raise your international profile and contribute to shaping cultural policies.

• Promote your projects, events, calls, achievements and publications through ENCATC's international communication channels, including its website, newsletters, magazine and social media.
• Benefit from preferential publishing conditions for eligible ENCATC publications.
• Contribute your expertise to ENCATC policy statements, consultations and relevant working groups.
• Make your voice heard in European and international policy dialogue through ENCATC's engagement with EU institutions, UNESCO, the Council of Europe and national governments

Enjoy exclusive opportunities and tangible membership advantages.

• Benefit from a 30% discount on the ENCATC Annual Congress, Education and Research Sessions, Academy and International Study Tour.
• Receive exclusive invitations and special offers for ENCATC events and activities.
• Apply for mobility support through the Thomassen Fund, subject to eligibility conditions.