The State of Ukrainian Arts and Culture

The study focuses on the current problems of cultural and artistic practices in Ukraine in the context of a full-scale war (2022–2024). The article analyses the dynamics of cultural activity, the peculiarities of financing art projects, the level of public involvement in cultural life, and the role of cultural diplomacy. The research methodology was based on an integrated approach that combines content analysis, quantitative methods of statistical data processing, economic and mathematical modelling, and comparative analysis. To assess the effectiveness of funding for cultural projects, the study used a funding efficiency ratio (FER) that considers the number of supported initiatives, the level of audience engagement, and the actual amount of grant payments. The study's results showed a significant disproportion between the requested and actual amounts of funding: in 2023, only 6.7% of the total amount of applications submitted was funded. The most popular cultural practices were online concerts, street art, art therapy, and participation in international festivals. At the same time, the survey conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology revealed the main obstacles to participation in cultural events: lack of free time, lack of events nearby, financial difficulties, and security risks. Thus far, their practical significance might contribute to formulating of recommendations on strengthening state support for culture.