Communicating the Arts

The international conference for cultural leaders

Join Communicating the Arts (CTA) – the global community of passionate and innovative professionals who believe in the transformative power of culture. For over 20 years, CTA has been a hub for communication experts from visual and performing arts, social history, heritage and social entrepreneurship.

COMMUNICATING
THE ARTS
AMSTERDAM

Save the Date: 17–19 June 2025

Over three days, the conference will take place in the heart of the Rijksmuseum. Discover the highlights of this iconic institution, learn about its most innovative communication and marketing practices, enjoy backstage tours, and witness the restoration of the Night Watch during an exclusive evening at the Gallery of Honour.

Together, we drive change

Our annual CTA conference brings together more than 200 experts, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the latest trends and issues in arts communication, education, and public engagement. With over 10,000 participants and 38 cities under our belt, CTA has established itself as a must-attend event for those seeking to advance their careers and make a positive impact on the world through culture.

“Communicating the Arts is a great platform to have high-calibre conversations with my peers”

Anne-Laure Béatrix, General Administrator 2018, Louvre Museum


“The conference provides a robust platform to discuss how the new technologies challenge innovate museums by bringing together young, emerging and well-established cultural leaders, courageous change makers and disruptors from all over the world”

Dr. Natalia Grincheva, Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Arts Management LASALLE College for the arts, Singapore

About our conferences

Communicating the Arts and Culture Business are global conferences that bring together cultural leaders, communication and fundraising experts. They are held worldwide in cities including Paris, Singapore, Istanbul, Los Angeles, Montreal and Sydney.

New to Culture Business and Communicating the Arts? Watch videos from previous events on our YouTube channel to find out more.

Young leaders in the conversation

Emerging young leaders have a voice and we can truly learn from them. Our initiative selects 30 young professionals under 30 from around the world and sends them into our cultural institutions. Together, they express talent and knowledge to identify the best sustainable art experience. This initiative gives them access to our global network of 20,000 cultural leaders, strong professional base and job opportunities.

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