Architecture is one of the few cultural areas in Denmark not governed by legislation. With the report "A Nation of Architecture - Denmark" published in 2007, for the first time, a comprehensive architectural policy for Denmark has been published (see https://www.ace-cae.eu/fileadmin/New_Upload/6._Architecture_in_Europe/EU_Policy/DK-report.pdf). The government's architectural policy contains 10 different guidelines listed below, and a series of specific initiatives with the aim to maintain and continue the development of high quality architecture: public buildings must have greater architectural quality;private demand for architectural quality is to be encouraged;architectural quality and efficient construction must go hand-in-hand;innovative architecture must ensure healthy, accessible, and viable buildings;subsidised... read more →
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If you are not happy with the results below please do another searchLiterature Denmark's first Literature Act was adopted in the spring of 1996 (Law No 477 of 12 June 1996 om litteratur passed by the Parliament on 31 May 1996). The objective of the Act is to promote literature and access to literature in Denmark, while also promoting Danish literature abroad. The Act applies to Danish and translated literature, including prose, poetry, drama, children's and young adult literature as well as cultural literature and non-fiction. The most recent Law on Literature was related to the foundation of the Danish Arts Council (Law om Kunstrådet, nr. 230, 2 April 2003 passed by the... read more →
Museums Museums are regulated by the first comprehensive Law on Museums - the Danish Museum Act (Law No 118 of 15 April 1964 om Statstilskud til Kunstmuseer passed by the Parliament on 3 April 1964). The Act establishes the function of museums within each museum category (culture, art and nature), conditions for state recognition, and subsidy arrangements. The Act also includes provisions on archaeological research conducted by museums, Danefæ (official treasure trove) and Danekræ (natural history finds). The law has been amended on several occasions. In 1974 the Law on Cultural Heritage Museums passed by the Parliament on 14 March 1974... read more →
Theatre The first comprehensive framework for state aid to the performing arts and theatres was set out in the Theatres Act in 1963 (Law No 202 of 31 May 1963 concerning Theatres, passed by the Parliament on14 May 1963). The purpose was to establish the basis for continuous development of Danish dramatic art and culture. The Act was designed to enhance the choice of theatre available to audiences, emphasising quality, diversity and innovation. Ensuring ample geographic distribution and guaranteeing the needs of diverse audience groups also came within the remit of the Act. The first Theatres Act has subsequently been amended... read more →
The present Laws on Visual Arts encompass the following institutions and issues: the Academy Council (adviser for the state in visual arts) (Bekendtgørelse om Det Kongelige Akademi for de Skønne Kunster, nr. 306 of 18 May 1999);Departemental Order on Visual Arts (Bekendtgørelse af lov om billedkunst, nr. 1004 af 29 November 2003. Bekendtgørelse om betaling af udstillingsvederlag til bildende kunstnere for udlån af egne værker til visse kunstudstillinger, nr. 470 of 23 May 2006);Charlottenborg Exibition Hall (Bekendtgørelse for Charlottenborg Udstillingsbygning, nr. 1476 of 14 December 2005);the Danish Arts Council (Lov om Kunstrådet, nr. 230 af 2 April 2003); ; Bekendtgørelse... read more →
In general, two levels of legislation regulate and define the overall aims of the cultural institutions and activities in the specific fields of art and culture in Denmark: the general law of theatre, music, cultural heritage, literature and libraries, film, radio and TV etc. which defines the overall aims, decision-making structures, competences etc. of the institutions in the different fields; andthe laws for the Danish Art Foundation (Statens Kunstfond) and the Danish Arts Council (Statens Kunstråd) which states the specific aims and support-schemes to the individual creative artist and the different fields of arts in general (see chapter 4.2.4). Table... read more →
As mentioned in chapter 2.5.4, there is no official statutory document stating Danish as the national language for the Kingdom of Denmark. Since 2002, Denmark has, to a high degree, followed the EU-regulation (BEK nr. 618 of 22/07/2002) in which all citizens from the European Union are entitled to receive instruction in their native language. This also includes citizens from the Faeroe Islands, Greenland and the Danish minority in northern Germany. Native language teaching for Danes living south of the Danish border in Germany has been regulated since the Copenhagen-Bonn Declaration from 1955. Greenland and the Faeroe Islands have had... read more →
In Denmark, protection of copyright lies in the field of cultural policy, and the current Law on Copyright dates from 27 February 2010 (jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 587 af 20. juni 2008 med de ændringer, der følger af § 5 i lov nr. 1404 af 27. december 2008, lov nr. 510 af 12. juni 2009 samt § 2 i lov nr. 1269 af 16. december 2009). Copyright is the responsibility of the Ministry of Culture. The Act specifies and defines the mutual rights and obligations of the author, producer and user. The Danish artists' rights protection represents the "droit d'auteur" tradition,... read more →