Kulturkreis der Deutschen Wirtschaft

The Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft im BDI e.V. is the most traditional institution for promoting entrepreneurial culture in Germany. Founded in 1951, the Kulturkreis has developed into the central network for culturally engaged companies, business associations, corporate foundations, and entrepreneurial personalities.

• Artist Promotion: The Kulturkreis promotes young artists in the fields of architecture, visual arts, literature, and music through scholarship programs and other support measures. Many now world-renowned artists began their careers with the support of the Kulturkreis[1][2].
• Cultural Competence Development: The Working Group on Cultural Education (AKB) of the Kulturkreis supports the imparting of cultural competence to leadership personnel in business. The Excellence Program ACT for Management - Active Creative Training offers a unique training program for executives[3].
• Art and Culture Promotion: The Kulturkreis awards the German Cultural Promotion Prize annually to recognize the diverse commitment of companies and foundations in cultural promotion. Additionally, it operates the Kunstfenster im BDI, an exhibition platform for contemporary art[2].

The main mission of the Kulturkreis is to promote the exchange between culture and business and to convey a better understanding of art and culture in the economy and society. The Kulturkreis represents the cultural policy interests of its members and advocates for a society in which art and culture are understood as indispensable resources. Creativity, courage to embark on new paths, and the drive for renewal are central values that play an important role in both culture and business[1][2].

The Kulturkreis is sustainably committed to promoting young talents and integrating art and culture into corporate culture. Through its programs and initiatives, the Kulturkreis contributes to the recognition of cultural competence as an important resource for personal development and economic innovation. The promotion of cultural education and the creation of platforms for contemporary art are central components of its sustainability strategy[2][3].

With its move to Berlin in 1999, the Kulturkreis equipped the building of the German Economy with works by contemporary artists to make the connection between art and business visible. Additionally, the Kulturkreis supports the social responsibility of companies through various working groups and events and promotes innovative thinking approaches and cultural competence in business[2][3].

• 1 - https://www.kulturkreis.eu
• 2 - https://bdi.eu/themenfelder/wirtschaft-und-gesellschaft/kunst-und-kulturfoerderung
• 3 - https://www.kulturkreis.eu/netzwerk-service-und-beratung/kulturelle-kompetenz-in-unternehmen
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kulturkreis
• 5 - https://www.personio.ch/hr-lexikon/unternehmenskultur/