National Arts Agency News in December 2004
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Arts Council England undertakes visual arts review
The Arts Council of England has announced plans for a nation-wide review of contemporary visual arts. more >
Spain – Institute of Sciences and Audiovisual Arts gets new General Director
The Spanish minister of Culture, Carmen Calvo, has appointed Fernando Lara as a director general of the Institute of Sciences and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA). more >
Ireland boosts support for arts organisations
The Arts Council of Ireland has announced increases in revenue funding for 2005 for arts organisations across the country. more >
Canadian Government confirms arts funding
The Canadian government has decided to extend its Tomorrow Starts Today funding initiative for another year; a great benefit for the entire arts industry. more >
Culture secretary accuses arts council of ‘spin’
Tessa Jowell, the secretary for Culture has responded to the Arts Council of England’s angry reaction to an arts funding freeze, accusing the Council of spin, and maintaining that there has been an increase in funding. more >
National Endowment for the Arts announces $1.7 million in grants
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), has announced that it will be awarding $1.7 million through 171 grants. more >
New co production agreement signed between France and Switzerland
Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, the French minister for culture and communication, and Pascal Couchepin, the Swiss minister for culture, science, research, education and social affairs have signed a new Franco-Swiss agreement concerning film production. more >
Spanish Culture Minister signs NGO reading agreement
The minister for culture, Carmen Calvo, has signed an agreement with a group of ten non-governmental organisations to promote reading among immigrants that reside in Spain. more >
Australia Council undergoes major restructure
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced a major overhaul of its structures and processes, in an effort to function as a stronger catalyst for arts growth and development across the country. more >
Arts Council England publishes Annual Review
The Arts Council of England has released their Annual Review 2004, with positive outcomes across the board. more >
Bill signed for performing arts health insurance
New York State Governor, George Pataki has signed a bill allocating $3.75 million towards health insurance for unemployed entertainment industry professionials. more >
Canada Council sponsors Aboriginal Conference
The Canada Council for the Arts, in collaboration with the En’owkin Centre, has sponsored a national conference on artistic creation, literacy and usage of original Aboriginal languages. more >
National Endowment for the Arts Announces $21 Million in Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts – in its first major grant announcement for fiscal year 2005 – will award more than $21 million to 839 grants. more >
Scottish Arts Council launches huge funding initiative
On Monday the Scottish Arts Council unveiled a wide series of initiatives to support the arts in Scotland. more >
Significant funding boost for Senegal Artisans
The 2005 budget for the Ministry for Industry and Artisans in Senegal has increased with respect to previous years by more than one billion CFA. more >
UNESCO moves on digital preservation of Silk Roads heritage
As part of their Digital Silk Roads Project, UNESCO has facilitated a 3-day regional workshop devoted to the history of carpet production and its preservation as part of cultural heritage. more >
Arts Council of Wales gutted in “Quango Bonfire”
The Arts Council of Wales has been – not destroyed, as promised – but severely reduced as part of the Assembly’s push against Quangos, or Quasi-Autonomous Non-Governmental Organisations. more >
Funding Cuts Rock Northern Ireland Arts Council
Funding cuts of 1.5 million pounds will hit the Northern Ireland Arts Council over the next three years. more >
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