National Arts Agency News in September 2007
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Minister Wallin to attend the 8th Finnish-Russian Cultural Forum
The 8th Finnish-Russian Cultural Forum has the theme "Virtual communication - internet, culture, youth". more >
New Chief Executive of Arts Council England appointed
Sir Christopher Frayling, Chair of Arts Council England, today announced the appointment of Alan Davey as the new Chief Executive of Arts Council England. more >
Art at the Heart
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland's annual conference 2007 will explore the theme of socially and politically engaged art. more >
Arts Council announces new senior management appointments
The Arts Council has announced three new appointments to its senior management team, strengthening the support and advice the senior executive can give the Council and the arts sector. more >
Café Artistique
Café Artistique is an initiative supported by the Arts Council of Wales to stimulate arts discussion and critical debate in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. more >
New program provides platform for green design
One hundred small environmental design companies will have the opportunity to build their business through the Australian Design Platform. more >
Pensions for Artists Website Launched
Pensions for Artists is a new website funded by the Arts Council, providing artists with up-to-date information about pensions and savings. more >
Research team selected for participatory arts networking study
The Arts Council of Ireland has selected a research team and project steering group to carry out research into Participatory Arts networking in Ireland. more >
El Programa Itinerancias por Colombia 2007 del Ministerio de Cultura de Colombia Avanza
La Dirección de Artes del Ministerio de Cultura de Colombia, en asocio con la Red Nacional de Festivales de Teatro Colombiano, inicia el tercer circuito de Itinerancias por Colombia 2007. more >
La Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación de Argentina Presentará Públicamente su Recién Reactivado Sistema Nacional de Información Cultural
En el marco del Segundo Seminario sobre Sistemas de Información Cultural, la Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación invita a la jornada de entrada libre Comunicación, Cultura y Economía. Contraseñas para la integración latinoamericana. more >
Launch of the Argentinean National Information System for Culture
Within the frame of the Second Seminar on Cultural Information Systems, the Argentinean National Secretariat for Culture invites you to a free conference. more >
The Program "Itinerancias por Colombia 2007" of the Colombian Ministry of Culture Progresses
The Arts Unit of the Ministry of Culture, in association with the National Network of Colombian Theatre Festivals, begins the third tour of Itinerancias por Colombia 2007. more >
Boosting local cultures way to confront cultural globalization
Strengthening indigenous cultures and cultural diversity is a major way to confront cultural globalization, Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Hossein Saffar Harandi said when he arrived in Spain for the 10th annual meeting of INCP culture ministers. more >
The influence of French culture: a priority
In this interview, Christine Albanel outlines her priorities for French cultural policy. more >
Cultural ministers to meet in Seville
Spain's Minister of Culture will host the INCP Network’s 10th Annual Ministerial Meeting in Seville on 20-22 September. more >
Debt to be paid to Argentinian artists of national major performing arts organizations
A new agreement establishes better working conditions for artists given the (up to) 65% increase in their salary. more >
En Argentina se resuelve reclamo histórico de grandes agrupaciones artísticas nacionales
El convenio acordado reconoce las especificidades propias de la profesión artística, a través de un régimen laboral acorde con las mismas y un reconocimiento económico que a lo largo de la carrera se traduce en un incremento salarial de hasta el 65%. more >
Turning the spotlight on ticket pricing
A new collection of essays commissioned by Arts Council England exposes and debunks some of the myths and legends surrounding ticket pricing and the cost of entry into arts events. more >
New Vice-Minister for Culture
Yu Youjun has been appointed Vice Minister of Culture and Communist Party of China (CPC) chief in the ministry of culture, taking over from Sun Jiazheng. more >
Senior official stresses importance of meeting cultural needs of public
A senior Chinese official has called for more efforts to develop public cultural services to satisfy people with different needs. more >
Study of voluntary arts activity
The DCMS has announced plans for a new study that will produce a national picture of amateur arts activity in England. more >
Creating our future strategic plan consultation
An update on the Canada Council Canada Council for the Arts' consulation as it develops its 2008-2011 Strategic Plan. more >
Inaugural award for excellence in Italian culture
The Minister for Culture has initiated a Prize for Excellence in Italian Culture and awarded the first prize to Luciano Pavarotti. more >
Se lanza convocatoria nacional para presentar candidaturas para el Premio Binacional Chileno Argentino de las Artes y la Cultura
El Premio Binacional Chileno Argentino de las Artes y la Cultura distingue la trayectoria de un creador, intérprete o institución del mundo artístico cultural chileno o argentino. more >
The Binational Chilean and Argentinean Prize for Arts and Culture is calling for nominations
The Binational Chilean and Argentinean Prize for Arts and Culture acknowledges the professional career of an artist, performer or institution of the artistic and cultural Chilean or Argentinean milieu. more >
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