National Arts Agency News in June 2007
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Ministry invites comments on draft cultural policy
Pakistan's Ministry of Culture has invited views and comments from arts professionals and members of the public on its draft cultural policy. more >
Arts Council Announces decisions on Regularly Funded Organisations
The Arts Council recently announced its decisions under its new programme for Regularly Funded Organisations (RFO) for 2008. more >
Work Foundation Report
As part of the Creative Economy Programme, the Department for Culture Media and Sport commissioned Will Hutton and the Work Foundation to produce an economic analysis of the Creative Economy in the UK. more >
Museum Attendance Booming
New figures show more people than ever enjoying England's national museums thanks to free admission more >
New Inquiry into Creative Partnerships and the Curriculum
Parliament's Education and Skills Select Committee is to hold an inquiry into partnership activity and creativity in education. more >
50 for 50 website launched
The Canada Council’s 50 for 50 Arts Challenge has gone high tech. more >
Australia Council forms National Indigenous Arts Reference Group
The Australia Council for the Arts has formed a National Indigenous Arts Reference Group to provide cultural insight and expert advice for the development and implementation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts programs. more >
Making the Most of the Arts in Early Years
A new project supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland has highlighted the importance of creativity in the education of young people. more >
NEA National Heritage Fellowship Program Celebrates Anniversary
The NEA will mark the silver anniversary of its National Heritage Fellowship program will a photo exhibit, a publication and companion DVD, and a concert on the National Mall. more >
New fund is music to business ears
The Scottish Music Futures Fund was launched in Inverness earlier this month. more >
Pro Helvetia bill presented by Federal Council
On 8 June, the Swiss Federal Council presented the revised bills for a new Arts and Culture Promotion Act and a revised Pro Helvetia Act. more >
Urban Institute to Investigate Public Funding Mechanisms for Museums
In a new cooperative agreement with the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Urban Institute will study the mechanisms of public support for museums in the United States and possible alternative funding methods. more >
Arts Council England proposes changes to improve standards of service
Arts Council England has announced proposals to improve its support services, following an internal review. more >
Arts Council Of Wales Annual Conference
The new Minister for Education, Culture and the Welsh Language, Carwyn Jones AM will make his first official address to the arts sector at The Arts Council of Wales’s annual conference next week. more >
Re-imaging Communities Technical Support
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has appointed Groundwork Northern Ireland to deliver technical assistance for its Re-imaging Communities Programme. more >
Signing of Agreements Signals New Phase
Singapore’s National Arts Council (NAC) and the Scottish Arts Council (SAC) have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to encourage artistic development, collaboration and exchange. more >
Arts Council urges new Government to invest €100 million
The Arts Council is to ask the incoming Government to provide €100 million funding for the arts in 2008 as part of their new Programme for Government, a €20 million increase on funding for 2007. more >
Canada Council Awards Molson Prizes
Composer, conductor and music educator Alex Pauk and University of Waterloo philosophy professor Paul Thagard are the winners of this year’s Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes. more >
Expressions of interest for arts and health demonstration project
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking expressions of interest from artists, arts organisations and health organisations to develop an arts and health demonstration project. more >
French Ministry for Culture and Communication Revises Publications
The department of statistics of the French Ministry for Culture and Communications has revised its publications in order to improve the regularity of its published works. This revision has resulted in the disappearance of a number of publications. more >
New Chair for Creative New Zealand
Creative New Zealand has welcomed Alastair Carruthers as its new Chair. more >
Scottish Arts Council announce major new dance bursaries
The Scottish Arts Council has announced two major new bursaries for Scotland’s dance artists. Anna Krzystek has been awarded the inaugural Choreographic Fellowship while Ross Cooper will take part in the first New York Residency. more >
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