Public Policy in the Field of Art: Socio-Cultural Foundations and Contemporary Challenges

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to identify the socio-cultural foundations of public policy in the field of art in Ukraine, analyse contemporary challenges to its implementation (globalisation, European integration, digitalisation, and war), and assess their impact on the preservation of national identity, the development of civil society, and the effectiveness of state cultural strategies. Research methodology. The research is based on a comprehensive methodological approach combining socio-cultural, institutional, and comparative analysis. The socio-cultural approach reveals the role of art in shaping shared values and social integration; the institutional approach defines the functions of state and international bodies in implementing cultural policy; and the comparative method allows evaluating the adaptation of the national model to global standards, including EU practices and the UNESCO Convention. Scientific novelty. The study identifies the socio-cultural foundations of public policy in Ukraine’s art sector as a balance between state regulation, artists’ autonomy, and global integration processes. It clarifies its role as a factor of national security and a space for preserving cultural identity under conditions of digitalisation and war. Conclusions. Public policy in the field of art in Ukraine combines state regulation, artists’ autonomy, and the influence of global integration processes. It ensures socio-cultural interaction, the formation of shared values, and the preservation of national identity. Contemporary challenges — war, digitalisation, and globalisation — transform the cultural space and stimulate the development of new digital platforms, cultural initiatives, and mechanisms of public participation.