National Arts Agency News in December 2007
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Artistic and Cultural Education
Report: Analysis and recommendations on cultural and artistic education. more >
National Council of Cultural Policy
The president of the Republic, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the Minister of Culture, Gilberto Gil, will participate in the opening ceremony of the National Council for Cultural Policy, next Wednesday, 19 December 2007. more >
Reduced taxes for companies that invest in culture
This year it will be possible to deduct, without limit, sums destined to the sector of cultural goods and performances, from taxable profits of companies (individual or otherwise). more >
Arts Council of Wales Annual Report
The Arts Council of Wales has released its 2006/2007 Annual Report, entitled Regeneration Through the Arts. more >
New Play Development Project
A new initiative will enhance the ability of the USA’s nonprofit theaters to bring new work to full production. more >
Pledge to make cultural facilities more accessible
The Ministry of Arts and Culture has pledged R162-million over the next three years to make cultural facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. more >
President Bush Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008
This represents an increase of $20.1 million over the 2007 funding level of $124.562 million. more >
Arts Council hosts a welcome reception for new Aosdána members
The Arts Council established Aosdána in 1981 to honour those artists whose work has made an outstanding contribution to the arts in Ireland, and to encourage and assist members in devoting their energies fully to their art. more >
Arts Council of Wales Launches Consultation on Draft Art Form Strategies
The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) has released its draft Art Form Strategies today for a consultation period that will last until 25 February 2008. more >
Cultural Diplomacy
Over the last 18 months of government, the cultural diplomacy action promised by the Ministry has intensified. more >
New plans to help live music thrive
With a pledge for £500,000 to set up new rehearsal spaces, the Government today underlined its commitment to support live music. more >
Prime Minister launches first Outsider Art gallery
PM Helen Clark: ""This is not a gallery of bricks and mortar but one where the work will be circulated among offices." more >
Research examines barriers to disabled people's participation in and access to the Arts in Northern Ireland
The Arts Council is pleased to announce the release of a substantial body of research examining disabled people’s participation in and access to the arts in Northern Ireland. more >
Save America's Treasures Grant Program
Innovative federal/private partnership funds the preservation and conservation of the U.S's irreplaceable and endangered historic properties, sites, documents, artistic works and artifacts. more >
Flourish of events in Romania and Bulgaria
The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia has been working together with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in matters of Eastern European culture since 1990. more >
Arts Sector rally to Save the Arts
Northern Ireland’s arts sector, supported by the Arts Council, organized the Keep Our Arts Alive rally in a bid to save the arts and to improve the allocation contained within the Draft Budget 2008-2011. more >
Korean group establishes scholarship and cultural foundation
A foundation has been established to provide scholarships to young Vietnamese talent and funding culture and arts exchanges between Vietnam and Korea. more >
Arts and Disability website launched
On the international Day of Disabled People (Monday 3rd December), the Irish Arts Councils have launched a website that contains information, resources and facts about arts and disability. more >
Made in Zimbabwe
The theme for the 7th National Arts Merit Awards, 'Made in Zimbabwe', has potential to be much more than a theme, but a brand name for Zimbabwean arts. more >
Australia Council's music board now on MySpace
The music board of the Australia Council for the Arts has launched its own MySpace page. more >
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