Four European cultural networks - Culture Action Europe, the European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC), the International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM), and Trans Europe Halles have unveiled a cultural policy document entitled "Beyond the Urban: Contemporary arts and culture in non-urban areas as keys to a sustainable and cohesive Europe".
IETM attaches a publication entitled "Art in Rural Areas" written by three experts (Fernando García-Dory, Piotr Michalowski and Laura H. Drane) to highlight the contribution of contemporary arts in rural areas and present ways to sustainably improve the conditions of artists working in these areas.