BIO

Over the last 30 years, Catherine Cullen has created, managed or supervised cultural projects and events based on her experiences with different cultures and artistic activities.  After several years in journalism, editing and publishing, she became Editor in Chief of LIBER, the first European cultural supplement. She was also an advisor to the French Presidency for the implementation of the Universal Academy of Cultures.
 

Catherine Cullen was Deputy Mayor for Culture for the City of Lille, France, from 2001 to 2014. In this capacity, she was responsible for the cultural policy of Lille, and for Lille 2004, European Capital of Culture. In 2008, she also became councillor in charge of Culture for the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL). For three years (2012-2015), Catherine Cullen was Chair of the Culture Committee of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and is presently its Special Advisor. The Culture Committee is dedicated to promoting the role of culture in sustainable development through a global Agenda 21 for Culture. She is also an independent international consultant in culture and sustainable development, a subject she teaches at the Political Science Institute in Lille.