The European Theatre Convention (ETC) is a network of European public theatres founded in 1988 whose aims are to
Create, protect and promote the art of theatre and its linguistic diversity in Europe and beyond
Act as transnational theatre collaboration network to foster cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue
Act as platform for professional exchange, development and capacity building of theatre makers in an international context
Act as representation and advocacy network of the public theatre sector on EU, Member states and local level