National Arts Agency News in January 2002
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NEA Chairman dies
The new Chairman of the United States’ National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), who only came to office on 22 January, has suddenly died. more >
Botswana to release a new national cultural policy
The parliament of Botswana recently passed a draft 'National Cultural Policy', prepared by the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, the Department of Culture and Youth and the Botswana National Cultural Council, in March 2001. more >
Cayfest in April
The Cayman Islands is set to hold its national arts festival,'Cayfest' - produced by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation, and funded by the Ministry of Culture - from 1 to 13 April. more >
APAM draws delegates
The Australia Council's fifth Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) will draw a record number of first-time attendees this year, on top of the hundreds of return visits. more >
ARCO 2002 to have Australian focus
Australia is to be the focus country at the upcoming ARCO (Arte Contemporaneo) international contemporary art fair, in Madrid in February. more >
Free admission to museums and galleries 'a spectacular success'
The introduction of free admission to national museums and galleries has been an enormous popular success, says Tessa Jowell, UK Culture Secretary. more >
Modernising of regional museum sector in England
A number of new regional museum 'hubs', acting as flagships for the UK museums community, will be chosen over the next few months as part of a £10 million boost. more >
New research demonstrates strength of crafts businesses in Scotland
Independent research just published by the Scottish Arts Council, Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise Glasgow, confirms the contribution of crafts businesses to Scotland's economy and creative industries. more >
Creative NZ to launch 'Maori Made Mark'
New Zealand's national arts funding and development agency will launch the 'Maori Made Mark', a trade mark recognising the authenticity and quality of artworks created by the nation's indigenous Maori people, at the Auckland Art Gallery (Toi o Tamaki) on 8 February. more >
NEA awards $19,432,000 in 819 new grants
The National Endowment for the Arts has announced $19,432,000 awarded through 819 grants. more >
11th September's impact on the Cultural Sector
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, the nonprofit cultural sector throughout the entire nation is experiencing a multitude of short term, mid-range, and long-term effects that seriously undermine the vitality of the American artist and arts organization. by Daniel Beattie, National Endowment for the Arts [The following report was distributed to the National Council on the Arts, November 2001] more >
Arts Council of England 2001 Review
The Arts Council of England's annual review for 2001 is now available. more >
Canada Council announces plans for new funding
The Canada Council for the Arts recently announced its plans for the distribution of $75 million in new funding over the next three years. more >
New NEA Chairman, Michael P. Hammond
On Thursday, December 20 the United States Senate voted unanimously to confirm Michael P. Hammond as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. more >
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