Estonia : Profile updates - Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe

Estonia - Profile Updates

1. Historical perspective: cultural policies and instruments

The new NGO Estonian Cultural Chamber (2011) carries out research and surveys on the development of cultural policy.

Estonia/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities

Tartu Art Museum gets to keep its threatened independence and a new director was appointed in 2013.

4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities

A draft document is being prepared on current policy priorities, Directions of Cultural Policy 2014-2020.

4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities

Working conditions of independent cultural workers are coming under media and policy spotlight.

Estonia/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.7 Intercultural dialogue: actors, strategies, programmes

The future of Russian-language secondary education continues to be a hot issue in Estonia.

4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.11 New technologies and digitalisation in the arts and culture

A digital database on Estonian Film was launched in 2012 as an initiative involving numerous state and private organisations and NGOs.

4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.3 Other relevant issues and debates

In 2012 the Film Museum opened as part of the Estonian History Museum, and the Baltic Media and Film College acquired a new building at the University of Tallinn.

4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.3 Other relevant issues and debates

2012 has been officially named as the Year of Film by the Ministry.

5.3 Sector specific legislation

5.3.4 Literature and libraries

The policy to prioritise 50% of municpal library funds for Estonian culture has been criticised.

8.1 Support to artists and other creative workers

8.1.1 Overview of strategies, programmes and direct or indirect forms of support

Since 2012, artworks commissioned in accordance with the 1% tax law contribute to the purchase works of art for museums and public buildings.

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