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We are excited to share the Communicating the Arts Paris White Book: this paper captures the essence of the Paris conference held on 2-4 April 2024, featuring key insights and invaluable takeaways.

Whether you joined us in Paris or couldn't make it, this report is packed with valuable knowledge and actionable insights from leading figures in the cultural sector.

Communicating the Arts Conference in Paris

2–4 April 2024

Official Partner and Co-Organiser

A conference for communication and marketing professionals

CTA Paris 2024 was co-organised with Beaux Arts during the Paris Museum Week. Over 200 international cultural leaders from the visual and performing arts, as well as heritage sectors, came together to exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaboratively seek solutions.

THEME: DRIVING POSITIVE IMPACT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Advancing Social and Sustainable Practices

CTA Paris examined the collective impact on social and sustainable practices within the arts sector. The aim was to identify actionable strategies that integrate the arts into broader societal and environmental frameworks, thereby reinforcing the sector's commitment to responsible and sustainable development.

ATTENDED BY 200 PROFESSIONALS
Directors of institutions - Directors of communication and marketing - Heads of digital -Directors of public engagement - Fundraisers - Chief Experience Officers - Research Analysts - Multimedia artists - Social entrepreneurs - Art editors.

60 INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
Communicating the Arts Paris 2024 includes communications experts, emerging leaders, educators, artists, and activists who will describe their triumphs and failures, and share insights about how they would do things differently. Our speakers come from Europe, America, Asia Pacific, and Africa.

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“I had a lot of really inspiring, promising and forward-looking conversations around exploring new ways of collaborating, which is really at the essence of our work. We never do things alone, always in partnership. That’s why this is really important and great for us to be here.” Annesofie Norn, Lead Curator at Museum for the United Nations - UN Live

“3 days of endless inspiration, intense exchange of thoughts with fantastic colleagues, art leaders, managers, and communication experts from all over the world at Communicating the Arts Paris 2024.” Dora Juhasz, Director of Brand and Communications at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)

“I’ve been really impressed by the high calibre of speakers. It’s a unique situation to have major museums, cultural centres and organisations convening from around the world with incredible insights and perspectives.” Pigalle Tavakkoli, Founder & Director of School Experience Design

Venues

  • Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine

    1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris, France

    2 April - This prestigious heritage institution is dedicated to French architecture since the 12th century. The Cité is located in the Palais de Chaillot in the art-déco Trocadéro museum district.

  • Palais de Tokyo

    13, avenue du Président Wilson 75116 Paris

    2 April - The Palais de Tokyo is a contemporary art museum known for its avant-garde exhibitions and sprawling exhibition spaces.

  • Carrousel du Louvre

    99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

    3 April - Located in the historical heart of Paris, the Carrousel du Louvre offers an immersive experience at the doors of the Louvre museum and the Musée des arts décoratifs.

  • Hangar Y

    9 Av. de Trivaux, 92190 Meudon, France

    4 April - The unconventional and monumental Hangar Y stands as a disruptive cultural site. Built for the first airships in the 19th century, it was rehabilitated to become one of the new cultural spaces of the Grand Paris.

  • Centre Pompidou

    Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France

    4 April - Our fourth venue is the iconic Centre Pompidou, located in the vibrant Marais district, which invites you to explore the intersection of art, architecture and contemporary creativity since the 70's.

Communicating the Arts is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all participants, regardless of age or ability. We aim to meet all your accessibility requirements.

To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact juliette@communicatingthearts.org
Below is a list of the accessibility options available at CTA 2024. Our venue partners are fully equipped to ensure motor accessibility for everyone.

  • Venues Accessibility

    • Carrousel & Musée du Louvre:

    - Reserved parking for people with disabilities.

    - Priority and expedited access at museum entrances and checkpoints for individuals with disabilities and their companions.

    - Elevators and escalators available.

    • Cité de l’architecture et patrimoine:

    - Multiple accessible entrances.

    - Security assistance available at the main entrance.

    - Most areas accessible to people with reduced mobility.

    - Seating provided for fatigue-free visits.

    - Wheelchairs, folding seats, and optical aids available on request.

    • Hangar Y:

    - All buildings are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

    - A private bus reserved by CTA, accessible to all, will take you to and from the Hangar Y.

    • Centre Pompidou:

    - Priority access.

    - Recommended entrance for people with disabilities at the junction of Rue Saint-Merri and Rue du Renard (valid disability documentation required for access).

    For more details, please refer to our partners' websites.

    Accessible Transportation & Parking

    Between conferences, you will be responsible for your own transport. A large number of cabs are permanently available in Paris. If you have a car and have a disabled car hang tag, you can park in several designated disabled parking spots or pay in private parking stations for a fee.

    On the third day, a private bus, accessible to all, will take you to and from the Hangar Y in Meudon.

    Reserved Accessible Seating

    Dedicated accessible seating is available for sessions, keynotes and all workshops. Allocation of these seats is contingent on capacity and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Companion badge

    If you need a companion for the duration of the conference, please send us a "companion badge" request by e-mail, attaching your disability documentation. This badge will give your companion the same access as you to all conference events.

    Contact Us !

    For all other inquiries and further information regarding accessibility at CTA Paris 2024,  please contact: juliette@communicatingthearts.com"

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2024 advisory board

Our Advisory Board consists of distinguished experts across various fields, whose collective expertise in communication, fundraising, media, science, and technology is indispensable to the conference's success.

  • Dr Natalia Grincheva

    Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Arts Management LASALLE College for the arts, Singapore

  • Sophie Kammerer Farant

    Head of Louvre Consulting, Paris

  • Lucy Keeler

    Lucy Keeler

    Head of Strategy and Experiences, Luna Park, Sydney

  • Annie Burridge

    Annie Burridge

    CEO Austin Opera, Austin

  • John Giurini

    John Giurini

    Assistant Director for Public Affairs, Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

  • Anne Laure Beatrix

    Anne Laure Beatrix

    Beaux Arts Institute Director, Paris

  • Anne Eschapasse

    President and Chief Executive, Officer Musée McCord Stewart Museum, Canada.

  • Beth Miller

    Beth Miller

    Deputy Director for Advancement and External Affairs, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven

  • Magnus Restofte

    Magnus Restofte

    Museum Director Enigma, Copenhagen

  • Alec Coles

    Alec Coles

    Chief Executive Officer at Western Australian Museum

Partners

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

CORPORATE PARTNER