Czech Cultural Institute

Czech Cultural Institute

The Czech Cultural Institute (CCI) was established on 1 July 2025 through the merger of two existing contributory institutions: NIPOS (National Information and Consulting Centre for Culture) and ATI (Arts and Theatre Institute). THE CCI’s primary aim is to become a modern, efficient and open institution with nationwide reach, providing comprehensive support for the cultural infrastructure of the Czech Republic. About the predecessor organisations: ATI’s mission is to provide comprehensive services in the field of theatre and additional services in other artistic disciplines (music, literature, dance and the visual arts) to the Czech and international public. We collect, process and make accessible collection items related to the theatre, carry out research and educational activities, participate in international projects and publish specialist literature. We are also the headquarters of the Office of Creative Europe – Culture. www.idu.cz NIPOS’s mission is to support the regional development of culture, especially non-professional arts activities and the aesthetic education of children and young people. and provide information and specialised consultation for state and local authorities, associations, schools and other entities. NIPOS is also involved in research, analysis and sectoral statistics. Constituent departments include ARTAMA (non-professional art), CIK (statistics and library), KAM (strategy and planning), ICT, and the Directorate, which oversees the magazine Místní kultura (Local Culture) and the Czech amateur theatre database. www.nipos.cz