National Arts Agency News in June 2006
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French to engage artists on heritage
French Minister for Culture and Communication, Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, has announced the theme for this year's European Weekend of Heritage, and issued a call for artists to get involved. more >
Arts Council England unveils big picture for visual arts
On the heels of a major review of contemporary visual arts, Arts Council England has launched a new ten-year strategy to prop up the sector. more >
Australia Council scopes new media
The Australia Council for the Arts has commenced a scoping study of New Media Arts to aid future planning for the sector. more >
Council to investigate arts broadcasting
The Arts Council of Ireland has announced it will commission a report on arts broadcasting in Ireland. more >
Induni to head Swiss cultural programmes
Roberto Induni has taken the reigns of Pro Helvetia's Arts Programme arm. more >
New director for Canada Council
Robert Sirman has been appointed Director of the Canada Council for the Arts. more >
Singapore Arts Council hails successful arts fest
The Singapore Arts Council has announced a record turnout for the 2006 national arts festival. more >
Wales weighs in on future of art venues
The Welsh Government, in conjunction with the Arts Council of Wales, has released a report on the future display of art throughout the region. more >
Arts resources easier to access at Fuel4Arts
Fuel4Arts, the online resource for arts information around the globe, has refurbished its website. The site makes the tools, ideas and research easier to access for all arts professionals. more >
Balkan cultural policy network established
An online resource has been created in order to network emerging and established cultural professionals. BalkanLink is an initiative of three postgraduate students from the University of Arts in Belgrade. more >
UK CULTURE MINISTER'S WORLD SUMMIT SPEECH
In her address to the third World Summit on Arts and Culture, UK State Secretary for Culture Tessa Jowell commented on a variety of contemporary issues in cultural policy and celebrated Arts Council England's 60th anniversary. more >
French Government protects local heritage
Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, Minister for culture and communication, has decided to initiate the process of protecting the hotel located at 5 Solferino Street in Paris, related to the memory of General de Gaulle. more >
Angola prepares for national arts symposium
The Angolan Culture Ministry recently held a seminar in preparations for the third Symposium on National Culture. more >
Arts Council England reports on race equality plan
Arts Council England have released a report which outlays the results so far of their three-year race equality scheme. The scheme runs from 2004 to 2007, and implements initiatives regionally and nationally to ensure race equality within its arts activities. more >
Arts Council of N. Ireland surveys its activities
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has released a report that surveyed client satisfaction. During the end of 2005 and January 2006, the council looked at key areas of its activities and hoped to establish a measurable baseline of client satisfaction. more >
Arts mobility project launched
A new online resource has been launched that will review the successes and obstacles of the mobility of artists in Europe. more >
Australia Council releases report on script development
The Australia Council for the Arts recently released a report into the development of script writing for theatre across the country. more >
CANADA COUNCIL'S CHAIR AIRS THOUGHTS ON CANADIAN ARTS FUNDING
In a recent speech, Canada Council Chair Karen Kain commented on trends in Canadian arts funding and the Council's strategic imperatives. more >
Hungarian culture minister wants new policy
Culture Minister István Hiller has told a parliamentary committee that Hungary is in need of a new cultural policy. more >
Hungary updates culture ministry
The Hungarian Government has re-appointed their Culture Minister, but has given him a new role. István Hiller is the head of the ministry, which will be merged with the Hungarian Ministry of Education this year. more >
Turkish Culture Minister visits Iran
The Turkish Minister of Tourism and Culture has travelled to Iran to investigate future networks and markets between the two countries. more >
ACE releases arts education report
Arts Council England have released a report looking into the impact of Artsmark on schools in the country. more >
Cuba's cultural policy
The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part sixteen in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries. more >
Protein for your audiences
Fuel4Arts, an Australian organisation, has released Protein, a new online resource providing information on audience development programs. more >
SAC releases report
The Scottish Arts Council has recently released Thundering Hooves, a report on festivals taking place in Edinburgh. more >
China donates to Mozambique's culture
China has presented $20,000 (US) worth of equipment to Mozampbique's Culture and Education Ministry. Musical instruments and audio-visual equipment will be provided to Mozambique as part of a grant agreement between the two countries. more >
Sierra Leone creates national cultural policy
Sierra Leone may soon get a national cultural policy, with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture working on a draft document. more >
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS WELCOMES NEW CHAIR
The Australia Council for the Arts has a new Chair. James Strong will commence in the position from July 1, replacing David Gonski, who recently stepped down. more >
Cuba and Botswana commit to cultural exchange
Artists across two countries will benefit from a new agreement created recently. A Protocol on Cultural Exchange has been made between Cuba and Botswana. more >
N. Ireland releases reports
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has released its Review of Strategy report, written by Francois Matarasso. The report outlines the council's strategic plans and outcomes for the past five years. more >
S Africa looks to curb piracy
The South African Ministry of Arts and Culture is exploring ways to combat revenue losses caused by piracy. more >
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