Dialogos

Artistic Creation and Public Policy as an Act of Democracy

Published February 22, 2026, 09:00
Artistic Creation and Public Policy as an Act of Democracy

Andri Hadjiandreou, a candidate for parliament from the cultural sector, presents her priorities for culture, focusing on the recognition of the artist's profession, increased public funding, and the recognition of culture as a human right. She highlights the insecurity faced by artists in Cyprus due to the lack of stable income and insurance coverage. She proposes comprehensive legislative regulation that recognizes the artist as a worker with full rights, access to social security and pension benefits. She emphasizes the need for multi-year planning and strategic planning in the funding of culture, as well as strengthening the Deputy Ministry of Culture. Finally, she emphasizes that access to artistic creation is an expression of freedom of speech and thought, and that culture must permeate all areas of politics, strengthening democracy and the critical ability of citizens.