National Arts Agency News in August 2007
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Sky’s the limit for the Book of the Year
The Scottish Arts Council, in partnership with BAA Edinburgh and publisher Faber & Faber, is today (Friday) sending 1000 international passengers home with a work of art from Scotland. more >
Artisans study the importance of packaging
The Authentically Bahamian Department is holding workshops for artists on professional packaging of craft items and has plans to lauch an authenticity website. more >
NEA and XM Radio Launch The Big Read
The Big Read brings communities together to read and discuss a single book in order to restore reading to the center of American public culture. more >
New project to identify value of cultural industries
Two ministries have joined forces on a study that will examine how humanities research can contribute to policy to further develop New Zealand's cultural industries. more >
A debate on folk culture and cultural promotion
Pro Helvetia is launching FolkDEBATEculture, a series of five debates on folk culture and cultural promotion. more >
Petition for 'Youth and music' referendum
Pro Helvetia is supporting a petition by the Swiss Music Council for a federal referendum on youth and Music', the goal of which is to ensure that musical education is anchored in the Swiss Constitution. more >
Colombia's Ministry of Culture celebrates its 10th Anniversary
The month of August is one of celebration for Colombia's cultural sector given that its Ministry celebrates the ten year anniversary of its creation. more >
El Ministerio de Cultura de Colombia cumplió diez años
El mes de agosto es un mes de celebración para el sector cultural colombiano, pues se cumplieron diez años de creación de la cartera pública de cultura. more >
UNESCO seeks Arts Education Observatories
UNESCO is searching for candidates in the Asia-Pacific region to become arts education Observatories. more >
Animating Democracy Post-Convention Resource Website
Americans for the Arts has posted resources from its 2007 Animating Democracy event on its website. more >
Arts Council welcomes Meryl Streep to drive regeneration in Belfast
The Arts Council welcomed Meryl Streep to Belfast to endorse a new purpose-built performing arts venue for social, economic and cultural re-generation. more >
Progress Europe report
Pro Helvetia has provided support for a new publication on culture and cultural policies in Europe. more >
Venezuela in Scotland launches today
Young people in Scotland will benefit from an innovative music programme developed in Venezuela. more >
Arts Council urges Government to invest additional €20 million in the arts in 2008
The Arts Council is asking the Government for an additional €20 million in 2008, to bring its funding to €100 million for the first time and enable the Arts Council to focus on the development of a number of key areas identified in consultation with arts organisations around the country. more >
New Minister to solve difficulties from grassroots
Newly-appointed Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Anh Tuan on the challenges ahead from the unification of culture, sports and tourism into one department. more >
Actual and Perceived Barriers to Publicly Funded Arts
A 2005 research report has just been published online by the Arts Council. more >
Individual artist programme evaluation
The Arts Council has just released an evaluation of its the Support for Individual Artist Programme. more >
Ireland needs to invest in weather-independent experiences says Arts Council Chair
The Chair of the Arts Council or Ireland has called for investment in major arts and cultural renewal projects. more >
Multicultural Arts Symposium
The Australia Council has hosted a one-day symposium on multicultural arts. more >
MULTIMEDIA - Lion Pig Lion
30 Sec TVC for the production of Lion Pig Lion showing at the State Theatre Company, South Australia. Produced by Fusion. more >
Australia Council introduces 'The Story of the Future'
The Story of the Future is a strategic initiative that aims to develop Australian writing and narratives for digital media. more >
Australian Literature in Education Roundtable
The Australia Council hosted a roundtable on the study of Australian literature in schools and universities. more >
Ministry of Culture supports development while sustaining national identity
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development today unveiled details of its 2008-2010 strategic framework. more >
New opportunities for budding Audience Development professionals
The Scottish Arts Council, in partnership with Scotland’s two audience development agencies has launched Scotland’s first Audience Development Internship Programme. more >
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