National Arts Agency News in October 2003
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Cultural Institute of Macao preserves traditional pawnshop
A traditional Macao pawnshop has been given new life by its nation's Cultural Institute. more >
Ireland and Wales team up to raise artistic profiles
Cultural Co-operation and Touring in Wales has announced details of a new initiative aimed at developing relationships among cultural practitioners on both sides of the Irish Sea, raising the profile of the arts in Ireland and Wales both at home and internationally. more >
'Cultureshock' producer awarded NESTA grant
One of the creative producers responsible for Manchester's Cultureshock Festival, the Commonwealth Games Cultural Programme in 2002, has received financial support of GBP£60,000 to develop her work on an international scale. more >
Arts Council Chief outlines vision for artistic excellence
Arts Council England Chief Executive Peter Hewitt will outline his vision for the development of a £5.5 million national centre of excellence in music and related arts this week. more >
Arts Council of Ireland requires more funding to meet demands
The Arts Council of Ireland will require a significant increase in funding from the government next year if it is to meet the demands of arts organisations seeking financial support, said Ms Olive Braiden, Chair of the Arts Council. more >
Capital grants for Wales venues to improve access
The Arts Council of Wales has allocated £1 million in capital grants for venues to improve access for disabled people. more >
Creative class to develop 21st century economies
Australia Council CEO, Jennifer Bott, has urged future leaders from the Commonwealth to factor the abilities and enthusiasm of ‘the creative class’ into their planning for 21st century economies. more >
UNESCO and Catalonia sign memorandum for developing culture
The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, and the President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Spain, Mr Jordi Pujol, signed a memorandum this month aimed at developing and strengthening ongoing cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture and communication. more >
Scottish artists struggle to earn £10,000 a year
Despite pumping £4.6 million into the nation’s economy, about half of Scotland’s visual artists earn less than £10,000 a year - including from sources to supplement their income from their art - a study has found. more >
Moves to ensure Liverpool is 'culturally diverse' for Capital of Culture
An audience of artists, arts organisations and community groups examined Liverpool’s role as a 'culturally inclusive' Capital of Culture in a debate on October 8. more >
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