National Arts Agency News in August 2003
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Cultural Gifts Program celebrated online
An online gallery of the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program was launched on August 20 by the Australian Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator Rod Kemp. more >
Protect our culture from the FTA, urges AFC chief
The Australian Government should ensure any Free Trade Agreement made with the United States is fair and balanced in regard to culture, asserted cultural industry representatives in Canberra recently. more >
Support offered for creative industries in North West
The creative and finance industries are joining forces in an initiative underway in the North West, England designed to create financial start-up support for creative businesses. more >
Arts funding in England guide published
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has published a comprehensive guide to arts funding in England. more >
Contemporary Australian art in Berlin
Face Up – Contemporary Art from Australia, will run from October 2 – January 4 as part of a six month program of contemporary Australian performance, literature and visual art in Berlin entitled 'Artsaustralia Berlin 03'. more >
Chilean Ministry for Culture finances creative projects
The Chilean Ministry for Culture has financed 316 projects through a national competition aimed at developing artistic production and creative projects. more >
Fifteen films funded by Spanish Ministry for Education, Culture and Sport
Fifteen films have been funded by the Institute for Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts through the Spanish Ministry for Education, Culture and Sport. more >
France to help computer game industry
The French Minister for Culture and Communications, Jean-Jacques Aillagon, and Minister Delegate for Industry, Nicole Fontaine, have launched a program through the National Centre for Cinematography to help growing computer game companies in France. more >
Mexican Cultural Ministry to raise funds for cathedral
Sari Bermudez of the Mexican Cultural Ministry has called on the Mexican Federal Government, District Governments and the Catholic Church to contribute further funds to the restoration of the Metropolitana Cathedral. more >
Arts Council of Ireland improves funding process
The Arts Council of Ireland has announced a series of improvements in its grant application process for 2004 more >
England's North East receives cultural funding boost
Arts Council England North East, along with 15 other agencies, have brought together funding from a range of private and public sources totalling £8.5 million to contribute to the region's cultural sector. more >
Filipino artists honoured with National Artist Award
Five notable artists were recently announced the winners of the Phillipines National Artists Awards. more >
Five NZ regions to develop cultural tourism
Five regions in New Zealand will receive support and funding to develop cultural tourism in their area as part of a Creative New Zealand initiative. more >
Moroccan film industry receives funding boost
The Moroccan Communication Minister, Nabil Benabdallah, has announced increased funding for Moroccan cinema production from 10 million Dhs to 14 million Dhs. more >
NEA conducts workshops for local arts organisations
The USA's National Endowment for the Arts will take part in a national tour to help local arts organisations improve their chances of winning a competitive grant. more >
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