Financing the Arts and Culture in the European Union

The study describes the various sources of financing culture in Europe for the period 2000-2005, focusing on the State, the market and the non-profit sector. The analysis covers public direct financial support (subsidies, awards, and grants, as well as lottery funds provided by central and lower levels of governments); public indirect financial support (tax expenditures); private financial support from non-profit organisations, business organisations and individual donations.