National Arts Agency News in October 2002
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101st Anniversary of the National Museum
Created by Act. No. 284 on October 29, 1901, the National Museum of the Philippines' first task was to become the lead institution in protecting, preserving, and promoting the cultural heritage of the Filipino people. more >
Popularity for the arts in England
A joint survey conducted by the Arts Council of England (ACE) and Resource: The Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries has revealed English support for arts and arts education . more >
Trans-Tasman composers exchange
Creative New Zealand has announced that negotiations are under way for the first trans-Tasman composers exchange, as the result of discussions between the Centre for New Zealand Music (SOUNZ) and the Australian Music Centre. more >
Gallery trust accounts investigation launched
The Australia Council recently announced that it will be investigating whether or not art dealers should be forced to set up trust accounts to protect the income of artists whose works have been sold by their galleries. more >
Indigenous Australian music for WOMEX
According to the Australia Council's latest newsletter, its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Board (ATSIAB) is set to promote Indigenous Australian music for the first time at the World Music Expo (WOMEX) in Germany next week. more >
Poet nominated to be the new Chairman of the NEA
US President George Bush has recently announced his intention to nominate poet, critic and educator Dana Gioia as the next Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). more >
Eileen Mason comments on critical arts issues
The current state of the US arts and culture was recently addressed by Senior Deputy Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Eileen Mason at the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Annual Conference. more >
Marketing and audience development in Wales
The Arts Council of Wales, (ACA) is organising its third one-day marketing symposium, aimed at giving local arts marketing professionals the opportunity to meet, discuss new developments and share best practice. The Symposium will take place in Cardiff on November 7. more >
National collection scheme launched
The Scottish Arts Council (SAC) recently launched a new scheme aimed at expanding contemporary art collections in Scottish museums and galleries. more >
New projects funded in england's north west
Harbour Lights, a public art installation set to grace Maryport Harbour in Cumbria, is among eight recipients of grants in the latest round of lottery funding from England's North West Arts Arts Council. more >
Northern Ireland's arts scene gets a boost
Northern Ireland's Arts Minister, Michael McGimpsey, has recently announced the allocation of a further £335,000 for the arts in Northern Ireland, to be channelled through individual initiatives of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. more >
ACE releases new research report
The Arts Council of England's latest research report, Arts in England, provides information on how people are engaging with arts and culture in England by analysing data on arts attendance, participation and attitudes. This is the first study of its kind in England for 10 years. more >
Mentoring guide released
The Australia Council's Getting Connected: Making Your Mentorship Work is a handbook on mentorship programs in the arts industries. It offers best practice guidelines, discusses mentorship models, warns of the pitfalls and highlights the benefits of mentorship programs. more >
Future vision for Welsh art
The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) has recently welcomed a range of options proposed by the National Museums and Galleries of Wales (NMGW) aimed at strengthening the future exhibition of Welsh art. more >
UNESCO prepares for World Heritage anniversary
UNESCO will commence the first of seven conferences tomorrow, being held in the lead-up to the 30th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, adopted on November 16, 1972, and in celebration of the United Nations Year of Cultural Heritage. more >
Canada-Japan Literature Awards recipients
The Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) has recently announced the winners of the 2002 Canada-Japan Literary Awards. more >
Creative New Zealand’s Smash Palace
Collaborations between artists and scientists is the focus of a new one-off fund established by Creative New Zealand and the Ministry for Research, Science and Technology. more >
International Indigenous Authors Celebration
The Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) has announced that the first-ever International Indigenous Authors Celebration and Tour, featuring writers from Canada, Australia and New Zealand, will be launched in Canada on October 20. more >
OzCo Supporting theatre diversity and innovation
The Theatre Board of the Australia Council (OzCo) has recently awarded over $8.5 million to 65 diverse theatre companies and artists in its latest grant round. more >
Singapore venue usage hits an all time high
The Singapore National Arts Council (NAC) has recently conducted an analysis of venue usage within the Singapore performing arts scene aimed at determining which venues are favoured by organisers, and the depth of venues available. more >
Traditional Scottish music for all to hear
Traditional Scottish music that hasn’t been heard since the 16th century is soon to be heard across the country, with the appointment of a Historical Musician in Residence. more >
WIPO welcomes ASEAN arts
An exhibition of textiles and musical instruments from countries belonging to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) – Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam – was opened at the offices of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on September 24. more >
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