National Arts Agency News in May 2003
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Australia Council promoting cultural exchange
Eight young arts leaders will take part in the Australia Council's first-ever international community cultural development residency project, entitled 'Out There, Everywhere', the Australia Council announced recently. more >
Brazil and Chile sign memorandum for cooperation
Brazilian Cultural Minister Gilberto Gil visited Chile earlier this month to sign a memorandum for cooperation with Chilean Minister for Education Sergio Bitar. more >
Canada Council Director aims for artistic sustainability
Issues of improved governance, audience development and better management were raised by Canada Council Director John Hobday in his recently released 'Sustaining Artistic Excellence' paper. more >
Culture Awareness Week in Belize
Belize Ministry of Education, Youths and Sports recently launched Culture Awareness Week, celebrated from May 20 to 23. more >
More support for Colombian cultural sector
The Colombian Cultural Ministry has combined a series of different incentives aimed at encouraging the sustainability of the country's cultural sector. more >
NEA announces $66 million in Spring grants
More than $66 million in grants will be awarded to arts organisations and state and regional arts councils across the United States, as part of the 2003 Spring Grants round, the National Endowment for the Arts announced recently. more >
New Minister pledges support for Arts Council of Wales
Arts Council of Wales Chief Executive Peter Tyndall, welcomed Wales’ newly appointed Minister for Culture, the Welsh Language and Sport, Alun Pugh AM, to the Arts Sector recently. more >
Canada Council announces 2003 York Wilson Endowment Award
The Canada Council for the Arts has awarded the 2003 York Wilson Endowment Award to the Edmonton Art Gallery for the purchase of Arlene Stamp's digital photography work, 'Signs of Breathing'. more >
Festival of cultural exchange between Germany and Mexico
Greater cultural dialogue and exchange between artistic communities in Mexico and Germany are the expected outcomes of the 'CulturALE Festival', to be held in Mexico in 2003. more >
Indian Culture Department proposes private service for upkeep of monuments
Indian Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Jagmohan has revealed plans to established a separate professional service that would assist the country's Archaeological Survey (ASI) in the upkeep of monuments. more >
Minister backs Valparaiso as new location for cultural centre
The city of Valparaiso should be the location for a new Chilean cultural institution to be created under government approval, Chilean Education Minister Sergio Bitar announced recently. more >
Ministers to discuss Indian heritage and pensions for artists
Cultural Ministers of States and Union Territories in India will convene this week to discuss maintenance and visitor management issues at shrines and cultural sites around the country. more >
New appointments at Ireland's Arts Council
Ireland's Arts Council has announced two new appointments to its Arts Programming department. more >
Save America's Treasures Grants application deadline extended
The deadline for applications for the 2003 Federal Save America's Treasures Grants has been extended until May 20, the National Endowment of the Arts announced recently. more >
Arts Council England launches 'New Audiences' website
Arts Council England has announced the launch of the 'New Audiences' website which documents the measures taken by arts organisations to attract new audiences. more >
Arts Council promoting Northern Ireland arts abroad
A new funding programme to promote Northern Ireland arts abroad was launched this week by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland in partnership with the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) and the British Council Northern Ireland. more >
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