Statens kulturråd

Rapper Gift Blessing named Sweden’s new reading ambassador

First "Talang", now a rapping reading ambassador with a stomachache. Gift Blessing felt physically ill when he took part in the latest Pisa survey's reading race among Swedish students. He says this is urgent and that action is needed from all parts of society.

Writing workshops planned at Swedish Migration Agency detention centre in Märsta

Young adults in the Swedish Migration Agency’s detention center in Märsta will have the chance to try their own writing this fall. The initiative is being led by the Writers’ Centre East.

Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability

Where will children go with their worries and vulnerability when we do not have a cultural school that welcomes them, and no youth centers or youth workers? That is artist Helen Sjöholm's question to cultural politicians. She is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections.

Moderna Museet's new director Tone Hansen tops the salary league

Moderna Museet's newly appointed director, Tone Hansen, earns the highest rating among Sweden's heads of cultural institutions, writes Magasin K.

Swedish government wants to strengthen Jewish literature

The government has tasked the Swedish Arts Council with promoting Jewish literature in Sweden. The Arts Council will receive 900,000 kronor to carry out the initiatives.

Eva Bergquist appointed new Director General of the Swedish Council for the Arts

Children of highly educated parents dominate municipal cultural schools

Children of highly educated parents and children living in areas with strong socioeconomic conditions continue to be overrepresented in municipal cultural schools.

Union criticism of handling of the cultural canon

The consultation period for the cultural canon that the Tidöpartierna parties have had developed ends on January 7. But already now the Swedish Arts Council has been tasked with promoting cultural tourism linked to the content of the canon, which stirs up emotions in the trade union DIK.

The comic book Portal is closing down

It started in 2022. But now the comic book Portal announces that it will close after the turn of the year.

The Swedish Arts Council's website down for three weeks after breach

The Swedish Arts Council's websites have been down for 19 days due to a data breach. They are now back up and running, but the police investigation continues.

Swedish Arts Council: Personal data may have been leaked

Personal data may have been leaked to unauthorized parties in connection with the data breach at the Swedish Arts Council.

Data breach at the Swedish Arts Council – sites down

The Swedish Arts Council has been hit by a data breach, but cannot say anything about possible motives. It has been reported to the police, says Chief Legal Officer Greta von Rosen Stövind.

Theater Giljotin Faces Bankruptcy as Cultural Support Withdrawn

Theater Giljotin in Stockholm is at risk of bankruptcy since the State Cultural Council has withdrawn the operational support for the theater next year.

Culture's Role in Crisis Highlighted at Almedalen

The crucial importance of culture in times of crisis and war – it is one of the hottest cultural issues during Almedalsveckan. At the same time, many seminars deal with the fact that resources are shrinking.

Ellerströms Sees Surge in Book Sales After Reader Appeal

A day after Ellerströms publishing house sent out an appeal to the readers to buy books, the publishing house's staff in Malmö are packing at full speed. It is really fantastic, says the publishing house manager Marie Pettersson.

Barriers to Cultural Access in Suburbs Highlighted in New Report

Eight out of ten with foreign background want to spend more time on cultural activities – but there are many obstacles. This shows a new report that is presented during Järvaveckan.

Green Party Proposes 250 Million Kronor Boost for Culture

The Green Party wants to allocate 250 million kronor to culture in its spring amending budget – with investments in primarily regional culture and study associations. It is against the broad cultural life in the entire country that the government's policy hits the hardest, says Amanda Lind.

The Board for Handicraft Issues is Being Shut Down

The Minister of Culture on the Booing: "Completely Natural"

Is it Parisa Liljestrands' (M) task to fight for culture in the government? Nothing could be more wrong according to the Minister of Culture. I think there is a preconceived notion that my role is to be the voice of culture in the government.

The Arts Council Demands Image and Form Effort

The Arts Council recommends that the government increase the allocations to regional culture to strengthen the visual and design area.

Literature Must Be Strengthened

The reading crisis will not be lifted unless the position of fiction literature is strengthened in schools and teacher training. This is claimed by some 70 literature scholars and teacher educators from the country's educational institutions in a manifesto.

300 Million Extra for Books in School

The government grant for purchasing books in schools is increased by 300 million kronor next year – to 480 million. The government is thereby continuing its investment in increased reading time and reduced screen time.

The Culture Year 2024 – Poetry, Canon, and Crisis

Bruno K Öijer fans experienced ecstasy at the same time as the young poets stepped forward. But the cultural year 2024 was marked by economic crisis and the debate about a Swedish cultural canon that dragged on.

Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

The European jury has made its choice and it will be Kiruna that is appointed European Capital of Culture 2029. We are so grateful. Warm thanks to the jury, says Mats Taaveniku (S), municipal councillor in Kiruna.