National Arts Agency News in March 2003
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ACE appoints Executive Director of External Communications
Arts Council England has announced the appointment of a new Executive Director of External Communications. more >
Angolan Culture Minister announces special fund
Angolan Culture Minister Boaventura Cardoso has announced the creation of a fund for artists who have contributed to the enrichment of Angolan culture. more >
Arts Council England launches local government arts scheme
Arts Council England launched its new 'Local government and the arts' partnership scheme at the Local Government Association cultural conference recently. more >
Audience attendance improving, says NAC
Attendance at Singapore's performing arts events and visual arts exhibitions was higher than ever before in 2002, according to figures released by the National Arts Council (NAC). more >
Cuban Biennial of Plastic Arts
Artists from around the world will come together in Cuba for the seventh Havana Plastic Arts Biennial. more >
French Culutre Minister announces architecture prize
French Culture Minister Jean-Jacques Aillagon has launched a new publicly-judged prize for architecture in the country's North West. more >
Arts Council England announces spending plan
Arts Council England has unveiled its first major spending plan since officially relaunching in February, merging the Arts Council of England and ten Regional Arts Boards into one organisation. more >
Canada Council meets with Aboriginal artists in Quebec
Canada Council staff recently joined Quebec's Aboriginal artists for 'Recontre de reflexion,' a meeting aimed at familiarising Aboriginal artists with the council and its programs. more >
Interactive technology to help Scottish Arts Council in evaluation
A pioneering internet-based tool kit will help the Scottish Arts Council evaluate the impact of the arts on social exclusion issues. more >
Arts Council of Ireland announces resignation of Literature Officer
The Arts Council of Ireland has announced the resignation of Sinead Mac Aodha from her position as Literature and Irish Language Arts Officer. more >
Canada Council Art Bank announces artwork purchase
The Canada Council Art Bank has announced that it will purchase 71 works by Aboriginal artists from across the country, as part of its 30th birthday celebrations and in honour of the 45th anniversary of the Canada Council. more >
Colombian National Art Show re-opens
In response to calls from artists, arts institutions and cultural managers, the Colombian Minister for Culture has announced that the National Art Show will re-open in 2003. more >
Coup d'etat of the media by young creators
The Australian Federal Government's youth arts and media festival, 'noise', will take place during October 2003. more >
HKADC Project Grant applications open
The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) has announced that its 2003 Project Development Grants are now open. more >
Mexican Council for Culture and Arts announces new cultural fund
The Mexican Council for Culture and Arts has announced a new municipal funding program for the region of Oaxaca, aimed at strengthening the cultural identity of indigenous communities. more >
New Director of Communications at NEA
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced the appointment of Felicia K Knight as Director of Communications. more >
New Institut Neerlandais Director
The Dutch Government has announced that Rudi Wester has been appointed Director of the Dutch cultural institute in Paris. more >
Theatre touring scheme established by British Council and Northern Ireland Arts Council
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the British Council have established a North/South Theatre Touring Scheme to facilitate and extend opportunities for theatre companies to tour their productions through Ireland. more >
Changes to Chilean arts funding competition
The Chilean Government has announced that the FONDART 2003 competition will take place after a number of revisions. more >
Cultural connection between Cuba and Italy tightened
The cultural connection between Cuba and Italy has been furthered, with the signing of a memorandum agreement aimed at furthering cooperation between the two countries in the area of culture. more >
French Culture Minister launches battle against counterfeiting
French Culture Minister Jean-Jacques Aillagon has confirmed his commitment to the battle against counterfeit literary and artistic materials. more >
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