4th ENCATC Working Group on Evaluation

Dea Vidovic is the Director of Kultura Nova Foundation, a Croatian public foundation dedicated to advancing contemporary arts and culture within civil society. With a background in comparative literature and Indian studies, she obtained her PhD in the cultural policy field from the University of Zagreb in 2012. With her experience as a cultural manager, policymaker, journalist, editor, researcher, and trainer in cultural management and policy, she has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of culture and development. She has over 15 years of dedicated research experience in cultural policies and the integral role of cultural and creative instruments in sustainable development. Her collaborations reach local, national, and international levels, amplifying her influence. Vidovic's dedication to academia is showcased through her teaching cultural policy and management, leading cultural policy research, writing papers and publications, speaking engagements at research conferences and events, and enriching discussions on contemporary cultural practices. Since 2022, she has been chair of the Philea Arts & Culture Funders Forum and, since 2023, contributes as a Board member of the İzmir Mediterranean Academy.