National Arts Agency News in 2008
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January 2008
Arts sector called on in search for new Chairman
The Philippines cultural sector has been asked to submit nominations for a new chairman for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. more >
Achievements of the ministry of culture during 2007
A summary of the activities of India's Ministry of Culture in 2007. more >
Advertising Vietnamese culture through tourism
The Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism held the first official get-together between tourism managers and artists since the merging of the culture, sport and tourism sectors. more >
Opening of the international conference on intercultural dialogue
A two-day international conference, the opening event of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, was opened today with speeches by the Slovenian Minister of Culture Vasko Simoniti, European Commissioners Jan Figel’ and Janez Potočnik, and the Ambassador of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, Marko Peljhan. more >
Cultural funding guide
This new search engine is tailored to the needs of the cultural sector, making it easy for artists and arts organisations to find the best match between their projects and potential funders. more >
Hub City of Asian Culture and Worldwide Correspondents’ Program of Culture Cities
The Hub City of Asian Culture Project aims to forge cultural ties with Asian countries and includes a culture cities correspondents program. more >
Government requires artists to have practice cards
Annulled five years ago, the artists' practice card will soon return under a decree recently issued by the Government. more >
National Endowment for the Arts Opera Honors
For the first time in 25 years, the NEA creates new lifetime achievement award. more >
Supporting Excellence In The Arts
A policy review marking ‘a real shift in how we view and talk about culture in this country’ was published today by Culture Secretary James Purnell. more >
Government of Canada launches podcast website
The Government of Canada has released an online directory of Canadian cultural podcasts. more >
Arts Council undertakes review of visual artists’ workspaces
The purpose of the research is to asses the provision of workspaces for visual artists and to make recommendations on how the Arts Council might approach future strategic support and development for workspace provision. more >
Scotland: Creative Nation Summit
A national summit for the exploration, discussion, and debate of pertinent issues in the context of the development of Creative Scotland more >
Latest Set of Recognised Collections of National Significance Announced
A further ten collections from art galleries and museums have been identified as being of national significance under the Recognition Scheme. more >
First national study of voluntary arts activity in England
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will soon be launching the first ever national survey of amateur arts groups in England. more >
AFI Project 20/20 Completes a Successful Visit to China
The AFI Project: 20/20 cultural exchange program closed out its first year with a three-city visit to China in November. more >
Arts Budget 2008-2011 Announced
The Arts Council has released a statement on its Northern Ireland Budget 2008-2011 and the outcome for the Arts. more >
Budget will enhance quality of life in Northern Ireland
Improving the quality of life for people in Northern Ireland is a priority for Government and has been reflected in the budget allocation for sport, arts and leisure activities. more >
Drama Strategy Report Released
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has released 'Development of a Drama Strategy: Summary Report' that sets out recommendations for a new drama strategy for the Arts Council. more >
Andy Palacio laid to rest
Iconic Belizean musician and Deputy Administrator and Cultural Ambassador of the National Institute of Culture & History passed away suddenly on 19 January at the age of 47.more >
China opens more museums, memorial halls for free
The Chinese government is to open more museums, memorial halls and national patriotism education bases to the public for free amid efforts to upgrade cultural services. more >
The Arts Council of Wales 2008/09 Budget
The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) has announced today its spending plans for developing the arts in 2008-09. more >
Arts Council of Wales 'Delivering Well' on Funding Arts Facilities
A report issued today by the Auditor General for Wales finds that the Arts Council has sound systems in place for monitoring and safeguarding the risks associated with awarding cash to various projects. more >
February 2008
20 months of culture in Italy
What is the power of culture in Italy? The Ministry has released a report on the 20 months of culture, guided by Francesco Rutelli. more >
Colloquium for closing the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue
France's Ministry of Culture and Communications is calling for contributions, to a colloquium to close Europe's year of intercultural dialogue that focusses on the concept of intercultural dialogue and the EU’s relations with the rest of the world. more >
Dance Education Biennial
What many future dance artists lack is a deeper understanding of the connections to dance science and choreographic praxis. more >
Arts Council announces Jerome Hynes Fellowship for future cultural leaders 2008/2009
The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealáion has announced that the application window is now open for the Jerome Hynes Fellowship, an award that aims to develop outstanding cultural leaders for Ireland. more >
NEH Budget Secures Support for High Quality Programs
The President's fiscal year 2009 budget request for the National Endowment for the Humanities seeks funding increases for a range of the Endowment's activities, including We the People program on American history and culture. more >
Dissemination of our collections overseas
The Minister of Culture and Communication (public art commission) and Culturesfrance have jointly launched the programme "Publics/Publiques". more >
Seminar on Protecting Artistic Expression in the Digital Environment
The NCCA has hosted a 3-day seminar on technological tools available to artists, copyright issues online, intellectual property rights, internet presence and legal safeguards, among others. more >
Arts Jobs and Arts News mailing list service re-launch
Arts Council England has re-launched new and improved Arts News and Arts Jobs mailing list services. more >
Corporate sponsorship essential for the Arts
Minister for the Arts Edwin Poots argues that corporate sponsorship of the arts is a good business investment. more >
Chinese authority lists 10 'suitable' E-games for teenagers
China's Ministry of Culture has recommended 10 cyber games that are suitable for minors to play as part of its drive to purify the on-line environment for the young. more >
Scottish Arts Council invests £8m for more, wider, better participation in the arts
The Scottish Arts Council has today (12 February) launched Inspire, a major new Lottery fund for the development of exciting, innovative projects to inspire and encourage the people of Scotland to participate in the arts and become creative, imaginative members of a confident, cultured nation. more >
Arts Council England and Creative Partnerships to help young people discover their creative talents
A new scheme designed to give young people in England the opportunity to experience at least 5 hours of high quality arts and culture every week will be managed by Creative Partnerships – Arts Council England’s successful creativity programme for schools. more >
Canada Council releases Action Plan for 2008-11
The Canada Council for the Arts today released its Action Plan for the next three years, including plans for the distribution of $31.5 million in new funding in 2008-09. more >
China's central gov't to compensate museums for free entry
The central government will offer funding to museums and memorial halls to support their operating expenses amid a drive to encourage more of these venues to offer free admission, according to statement from a senior official. more >
PCAH Hosts Chinese Minister of Culture
Following from a successful visit to China in 2007, the PCAH has hosted China's Minister of Culture in the USA to develop further exchanges. more >
Creative Singapore
The creative industries cluster is increasingly becoming a significant component of Singapore's economy. more >
Annual themes determined to 2010
The National Commission on Culture and Arts has developed themes for 2008, 2009 and 2010 based on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. more >
Additional Funding of €40m for Arts and Cultural Infrastructure Projects
The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Séamus Brennan T.D. today unveiled details of the comprehensive Arts and Culture Plan 2008 that commits additional funding of €40m for arts and culture infrastructure projects countrywide, restoration of the Heritage Fund for the acquisition of works of artistic and cultural significance, extended and more flexible opening hours at national museums, cultural venues, galleries and libraries, and a doubling of funding for national touring programmes to bring drama and cultural events to a wider audience. more >
El Fondo Nacional de las Artes, medio siglo al servicio de la cultura
El Fondo Nacional de las Artes nació, 50 años atrás, como resultado de una concepción original y avanzada para su época, que entendía que las actividades culturales y artísticas, incluso aquellas encaradas con sentido industrial o comercial, requieren, al igual que otros sectores de la vida productiva del país, de un sistema financiero especializado permanente, que las promueva y ayude económica y técnicamente. more >
The National Arts Fund of Argentina, half a century serving culture
The National Arts Fund of Argentina was inaugurated 50 years ago, as a result of an original and advanced conception, ahead of its time, which understood that cultural and artistic activities, even those carried out with an industrial or commercial sense, require, just like other sectors of the country’s productive life, a permanent and specialized financial system for their promotion and economic and technical aid. more >
The Arts Council and the National Action Plan Against Racism
The Arts Council, the Irish Government Agency for developing the arts, and the National Action Plan against Racism (NPAR) are delighted to announce that they have entered into a partnership to carry out research designed to develop a cultural diversity policy for the arts. more >
A Conversation on the Arts
A US Senator and NEA Chairman Dana Gioia today participated in a conversation about the cultural, educational, and economic importance of the arts. more >
Galo Mora appointed Minister of Culture of Ecuador
The President of the Republic appointed Galo Mora, former advisor of the Head of State, Minister of Culture as Minister of Culture. The event took place on February 20 at the Salón Amarillo of the Palacio de Carondelet. more >
Picturing America program unveiled at the White House
An education initiative has been announced that brings great American art directly to classrooms and libraries across the country.
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Guides to help do the right thing with Indigenous culture
The Australia Council for the Arts has released a fully revised second edition of its protocol guides to help Australians better understand the use of Indigenous cultural material. more >
North East and South Africa forge 5-year link for art and culture
One of South Africa’s leading politicians is travelling to the North East to sign an agreement with North East politicians for a unique five-year cultural partnership programme. more >
New report highlights value of creativity and innovation
Australian and New Zealand cultural ministers have released a report highlighting the value of the creative sector in driving innovation and growth throughout the Australian and New Zealand economies. more >
Galo Mora, nuevo titular de cultura en Ecuador
El Presidente de la República, Rafael Correa, posesionó a Galo Mora como Ministro de Cultura, quien se desempañaba como asesor del Primer Mandatario. El evento se realizó el 20 de febrero pasado en el Salón Amarillo del Palacio de Carondelet. more >
March 2008
Creative Places Awards
Creative New Zealand has discontinued its the Creative Places Awards. more >
Spotlight on diversity
An arts ambassador scheme will be piloted to increase audience diversity in Auckland's performing arts industry. more >
Three symposia on cultural diversity
On 21 February, in order to institute the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, Christine Albanel met with the 'French coalition', which brings together around 50 professional cultural organisations. more >
Cultural Exchange Centre promotes ties with Japan
The Japanese Cultural Exchange Centre opened in Ha Noi yesterday. more >
Culture Card going digital
The Dutch Minister of Culture is introducing Cultuurkaart, a card that provides school pupils money to spend on culture. more >
Arts Council puts extra £1.6m into Northern Ireland’s key arts organisations
The Arts Council has passed an increase in funding directly on to arts organisations, many of which were considered 'at risk'. more >
Arts Council of Wales pays tribute to departing Chief Executive
Peter Tyndall is stepping down as Chief Executive of the Arts Council of Wales to take up an appointment as Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. more >
Mick Elliott appointed new Director of Culture at DCMS
Mick Elliott has been appointed as the new Director of Culture at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. more >
Intercultural dialogue and arts creation
In the frame of the year of intercultural dialogue in Europe, the Ministry of Culture has developed a website that samples artworks from different Spanish cities and towns. more >
Creative Scotland Bill published
A bill to establish a new body to support Scottish arts and culture has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament. more >
Second Argentine Congress
The theme which will guide the Congress’s program is ‘Culture and development’. more >
Funding support for the arts
The Scottish Government has renewed its commitment to a scheme that encourages private sector investment in the arts. more >
Chief Executive of the Arts Council to make first key note speech
On 13 March Alan Davey, Chief Executive of Arts Council England, made his first keynote speech at the annual Local Government Association of Culture, Tourism and Sport Conference. more >
International Seminar 'Policies for the Funding of the Entertainment Arts'
This seminar aimed to generate a space for reflection, discussion, encounter and exchange of knowledge and experiences on policies for the funding of the entertainment arts. more >
Reforma a la Ley General de Cultura de Colombia permite la creación de consejos de áreas artísticas y culturales como organismos asesores
El viernes 14 de marzo de 2008 fue sancionada la Ley 1185 que reforma integralmente la Ley General de Cultura en tres aspectos: patrimonial, consejos de áreas y clasificación de películas. more >
Seminario internacional 'Políticas de financiación de las artes del espectáculo'
El seminario buscaba generar un espacio de reflexión, discusión, encuentro e intercambio de conocimiento y experiencias sobre políticas de financiación de las artes del espectáculo more >
A reform to Colombia’s General Law for Culture Allows the Creation of Arts and Culture Councils as Advisory Bodies
On March 14, 2008 Law 1185 was sanctioned, which reforms Colombia’s General Law for Culture in three areas: cultural heritage, arts and culture councils, and film rating. more >
Major performing arts sector consolidates steady growth
Australia’s 29 major performing arts companies continue to show steady growth across key financial and artistic indicators, according to the latest report from the Australia Council for the Arts. more >
Targeted theatre and dance promotion
Pro Helvetia is fostering exchange between programme managers of international theatres and festivals and Swiss dance and theatre companies. more >
First Ordinary Meeting of the National Council of Cultural Policy
On Tuesday, 25 March, the Minister of Culture, Gilberto Gil, and the President of the National Council of Cultural Policy, will attend the opening of the 1st Ordinary Meeting of the CNPC (National Council of Cultural Policy). The objective is to debate the Internal Statute of the Council and the general guidelines for the National Cultural Plan (PNC). more >
Government of Canada Supports 67 Arts Organizations
These groups will share $11 million, which supplement private-sector donations to endowment funds. Public charitable foundations will hold the Government funding for these arts organizations. more >
Lighten up the day with dancing
Sunday 27 April is Switzerland's 'Day of Dance', when dance schools and theatres are opening their doors to the public and offering trial lessons in a variety of dance styles. more >
How can dance find its audience?
Pro Helvetia is co-hosting a symposium on the promotion of dance audiences. more >
Arts and Business Cymru 'Managing Your Board' courses
Two one-day courses on relationships between arts organisations and their boards, and on the role of arts organisation chairs. more >
NEH Awards First Transatlantic Digitization Collaboration Grants
Funding supports five U.S. institutions working on shared projects with scholars in the U.K. more >
Australia Council to consult further about Indigenous key organisations
The Australia Council's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts board chair Dr Chris Sarra today announced the board would extend to September 2008 its consultation with the Indigenous arts sector about proposed changes to the Indigenous key organisations funding program. more >
Launch of National Agency for Wales For Young People
A new national agency for theatre for young people was launched recently in Wales. more >
Review of the Australia Business Arts Foundation
“This review is a critical component of the Government’s election commitment to investigate ways to
increase corporate support for artistic practice,” Minister Garrett said.
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Karen Kain announces she is stepping down as Canada Council Chair
Karen Kain, Chair of the Canada Council since September 2004, announced she is stepping down on March 31 to dedicate herself completely to her full-time job as Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada. more >
Arts Council England, London, appoints new Executive Director
Moira Sinclair has been appointed the Executive Director of Arts Council England, London. more >
April 2008
Funarte’s President will participate in the First Culture Conference of Niteroi
The meeting aims to strengthen planning actions and dialogue processes in the cultural field more >
Renewal plan for the French Art Market
Christine Albanel, Minister of Culture and Communication, will present her Renewal Plan for the French Art Market at a press conference on Wendesday 2 April. more >
Cultural assets to be recorded in data banks
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism have announced that VND4.5 trillion will be invested from 2006 to 2010 in a program to build and equip data banks of intangible cultural heritage. more >
Creative Nation, Cultural Summit
The Scottish Arts Council has released audio recordings of speakers' presentations at the summit. more >
Dance on the Box
The Arts Council and Irish broadcaster RTÉ ‘Dance on the Box’ program challenges film and dance artists to create work for the television audience. more >
Award-winning choreographer appointed country's first ‘Dance Champion’ for young people
Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Wayne McGregor is to be the Government’s first Youth Dance Champion. more >
Whats on Kokorwe's table?
The appointment of Ms Gladys Kokorwe as the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture has generated zeal and hope in the arts and culture industry. more >
New opportunity for the disabled: A decree which supports reading for the visually impaired
The decree makes reading possible for people who are visually impaired thanks to new publications being transformed into a digital format. more >
Interim chief executive for arts council of wales announced today
James Turner will be taking up the role of interim Chief Executive while the full public appointment exercise of appointing the new Chief Executive is taking place. more >
Australia Council and ABC TV help artists go digital
A new strategic partnership between the Australia Council for the Arts and ABC TV will give Australians greater access to more of the Australian arts across ABC TV’s expanding digital delivery platforms. more >
Keith Khan's 'Leading Voices' presentation - audio now available
Keith Khan's Leading Voices talk on cultural diversity and the art of making creative cities is now available in MP3 audio format. more >
Young Ensembles Scheme established
The Arts Council is pleased to announce a new pilot funding scheme for young ensembles. The scheme targets groups of young people between the ages of 12 and 23 years who are working collaboratively to create art, across a range of art forms. more >
Call for speakers in global debate on creative economy
Creative Clusters, the world’s leading conference on the creative economy, is looking for contributors for their next event, which runs from 17 - 20 November 2008 in Glasgow. more >
Digital Cinema in Ireland
The Cultural Cinema Consortium commissioned a report, Digital Cinema in Ireland, by Ron Inglis, in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the digital cinema environment and to inform policy development in this area into the future. more >
Scottish Arts Council publishes investment plans
The Scottish Arts Council has announced its plans for the coming year (April 2008 – March 2009). more >
Council’s Forum asks ‘Is there money in business for the arts?'
The Arts Council held a forum for arts organizations that provided space to discuss ways of finding new sources of income for the arts and how to look beyond grant support to sponsorship opportunities with the business sector. more >
New structure for the central administration of the Ministry of Culture and Communication
During the Council on the modernisation of public policy on 4 April, the President of the Republic, and the Prime Minister, announced that the Ministry of Culture and Communication will be organised ‘into three general departments, and a general Secretariat’. more >
Arts Exchanges on International Issues
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced a grants program for initiatives that utilize the arts to engage civil society - particularly youth and diverse and underserved populations - and that foster linkages between U.S. and overseas arts and cultural organizations and local communities.
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Canada's Young People Celebrate Diversity Through Mathieu Da Costa Challenge
Young people from across Canada have taken up the challenge to put their creative talents to work to demonstrate the contributions that Canadians of different backgrounds have made to the building of Canada. more >
Arts Council of Wales launches Community Arts Regeneration and Arts Engagement Reports
The Arts Council of Wales has launched two reports commissioned to develop a greater understanding of public engagement with the arts in Wales and to explore the reasons for lower levels of participation among key social groups. more >
Made in England - Exploring England through art
Launching on St. George’s Day, 23rd April, Made in England is a new national partnership between BBC English Regions and Arts Council England that will explore our country through its people and its art. more >
Australia Council launches next wave virtual world arts initiative
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced its latest virtual world initiative – MMUVE it! – offering up to $30,000 for a collaborative arts project in any massive multi-user virtual environment (MMUVE). more >
Cultural leaders call for increase in private giving for the public good
Leaders of Britain’s major cultural institutions have come together to launch a new manifesto, Private Giving for the Public Good, opening a nationwide campaign to encourage a culture of giving to the arts and heritage. more >
China to strengthen control of cultural products for Beijing Olympics
China will heighten supervision and control of cultural products as part of the ministry's five-month campaign to create a 'safe and harmonious cultural environment' for the Olympics, an official of the Ministry of Culture said on Saturday.
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Arts Councils Agree Closer North South Cooperation
The two arts councils on the island of Ireland today agreed closer cooperation, including harmonising support for artists, strengthening arts organisations and bringing the best of Irish arts to audiences at home and abroad. more >
Wales’ international visual arts prize challenges audiences to address climate change
The eyes of the international visual arts world are on Cardiff following the announcement of the winner of the third Artes Mundi international visual arts prize, which this year addressed human condition and climate change. more >
Awakening of culture at school
On Monday 28 April, the students of 6 schools of the French Community presented their art works in the areas of ‘performing arts, plastic arts and multimedia’ at the Théâtre royal de Mons. more >
The Arts & Democracy: A Conversation with Dana Gioia
Dana Gioia, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, in an interview with Jonathan Katz, CEO of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, discusses the major challenges facing public funding for the arts at the beginning of the 21st century. more >
Free museum entry starting from May
It's free entry for all state-run museums across the nation starting from May 1st to the end of this year, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. more >
Are there Foreigners in Art?
As part of Norway's Year of Cultural Diversity, Minister of Culture and Church Affairs Trond Giske asks 'Are there outsiders to arts – and if so, how can they be included?' more >
Support granted by the Arts Councils 2007
The Arts Council of Finland has released a detailed statistical analysis of arts grants provided by Finland’s arts councils in 2007. more >
Scottish Arts Council Flexible Application Process
The Scottish Arts Council has published the outcomes of its recent application process for flexible funding for 2009-2011. more >
Pro Helvetia management review of 2007
Pro Helvetia has released a sumary of its 2007 activities and its outlook for 2008. more >
May 2008
Government to shield Creative Industry with Copyrights
The government plans to provide a framework for the protection of copyrights and financial assistance to help encourage creative businesses. more >
Feedback on the Wales Arts International Draft Strategy
Wales Arts International is embarking on an external feedback process to develop its international arts strategy. more >
Study into free museum entry
‘Free entry to museums and monuments: what do French visitors think?’. The study explains the complexity of visitor perceptions of free entry. From what angle should it be judged? A cultural angle? In terms of marketing? Or in economic terms? more >
La gratuité des musées
L’étude traduit la complexité de la perception des publics face à la gratuité. Sous quel angle la juger? Un angle culturel ? En terme de marketing? more >
The Arts Councils' 40th Anniversary
The Finnish arts council institution celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. more >
Arts Council announces study into Public Engagement with Architecture
The team carrying out the study will identify and assess supports for the public’s engagement with architecture, it will also examine current supports for public engagement with architecture in Ireland. more >
Creative Disloyalty
An essay by Richard Holloway exploring the relationship between the artist and the state. more >
Art and Architecture prove a winning combination at Northern Ireland Architectural Awards
The first winners of a new award, ‘Best Example of Integrating Artworks into a Building Project’, have been announced. more >
Circus, Carnival and Street Theatre discussion day organised
The Arts Council is organising a discussion day to to encourage debate and inform its future arts policy in relation to circus, carnival and street theatre. more >
New Initiatives for a Creative Australia
Creating opportunities for young and emerging Australian artists and an ‘artists in residence’ program for schools and universities are new arts measures in the 2008-09 Budget. more >
Resale Royalty Rights for Australia's Visual Artists
The Rudd Labor Government has announced $1.5 million over three years in the 2008-09 Budget to support the establishment of a resale royalty scheme for visual artists, Minister for the Arts, Peter Garrett, said today. more >
Copyright (Artists’ Resale Right) Amendment Bill
The New Zealand government has introduced the Copyright (Artists’ Resale Right) Amendment Bill. more >
Café Cultura Nación
Café Cultura Nación es un programa que promueve espacios de encuentro y reflexión sobre la cultura argentina tomando como punto de partida la convicción de que la información, el diálogo y el debate son herramientas imprescindibles para la construcción de una sociedad democrática y participativa. more >
Café Culture Nation
Café Culture Nation is a program that promotes spaces for meeting and reflecting on Argentinian culture, taking as a starting point the belief that information, dialogue and debate are essential tools for the construction of a democratic and participative society. more >
Arts Council increases Cnuas to Aosdána members
As part of an ongoing commitment to improving its range of supports for artists, the Arts Council has announced a significant increase in the Cnuas, the payment made to some Aosdána members to allow artists to devote themselves full time to creative work. more >
New Music Network
In order to anchor New Music more firmly in public cultural life, the Federal Cultural Foundation will fund a selection of model projects from 2007 to 2011 which aim to strengthen and promote New Music. more >
Ministry of Culture commits to supporting audiovisual and digital culture
The Ministry is calling for proposals to the grant programme ‘Appropriation of audiovisual and digital culture’. more >
Conclusion of the Ibero-american Culture Summit in El Salvador
Ministers of Culture from Latinamerica, Spain, Portugal and Andorra support the proposal to hold the Third Ibero-American Culture Summit in Colombia, in 2010. more >
Finaliza Cumbre Iberoamericana de Cultura en El Salvador
Los Ministros de Cultura de Latinoamérica, España, Portugal y Andorra, apoyaron la solicitud de realizar en Colombia el III Congreso Iberoamericano de Cultura en el 2010. more >
Gov't declares first Together Day with expats
‘Together Day' on 20 May kicked off a week-long program of multicultural initiatives established by the government to promote understanding and social integration between people of different cultures living in Korea. more >
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
An announcement from the Minister of Canadian Heritage in celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. more >
Wales’ Audience Development Agency Releases Annual Report
Wales’ arts marketing and audience development agency, Audiences Wales, has released its Annual Report and Evaluation for 2007-8. more >
New investments promote unique New Zealand identity
Significant new investments in New Zealand’s arts, culture, and heritage are a feature of Budget 2008. more >
Day to rekindle sense of pride
Delivering her National Culture Day message, Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Ms Gladys Kokorwe said the day was intended to rekindle in Batswana a sense of pride in their national identity and cultural diversity. more >
Recognition for New Zealand authors in Budget 08
The New Zealand government is developing new legislation to establish a New Zealand Public Lending Right for authors. more >
Christine Albanel se félicite de l’esprit de responsabilité des Français
Christine Albanel, ministre de la Culture et de la Communication, s’est félicitée de l’esprit de responsabilité des Français après la publication du sondage IPSOS relatif au mécanisme de prévention du piratage des oeuvres culturelles sur Internet. more >
Christine Albanel celebrates the French spirit of responsibility
Christine Albanel, Minister of Culture and Communication, has celebrated the French spirit of responsibility following the publication of the IPSOS survey relating to a mechanism for the prevention of piracy of cultural works on the Internet. more >
Performance hubs puts artists on the map
A groundbreaking new performing arts initiative will bring more independent theatre and dance works to the stage. more >
Spanish intercultural dialogue is up and running
Four months after launching its intercultural dialogue website, Spain's Ministry of Culture has chosen to publish 60 ideas and projects out of the 150 proposals received. more >
First visit by new Minister for Arts, to the Arts Council
In a briefing by Ms Braiden, Minister Cullen heard that the arts are collectively the single most popular pursuit in today's Ireland. more >
Una apuesta por la cultura audiovisual y digital
Está abierta la convocatoria 'Apropiación de la cultura audiovisual y digital', que hace parte del Plan Audiovisual Nacional – PAN y del Proyecto de Cultura Digital que viene desarrollando el Ministerio de Cultura en todo el país. more >
June 2008
Evaluation of Orchestras Review: Request for tender
The Australia Council for the Arts invites tenders for an evaluation of the Orchestras Review 2005 funding package. more >
Singapore-Denmark co-operation programme on design established
A Design Co-Operation Programme will establish opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and professional networking between Denmark and Singapore. more >
Philanthropy underutilised source of funding - Arts Council
Philanthropy is an underutilised source of funding for the arts, and the new Ireland should expect and encourage those who have prospered most to give back to national life, the Arts Council has said. more >
Serowe hosts culture day
Batswana should use the country’s cultural resources to promote national identity and to diversify the economy, the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture has said. more >
Grant application process and application times to be simplified
The Arts Council of Finland and state art councils will change their grant application procedure as of autumn 2008. The number of grants will be reduced but the sum to be allocated will remain the same. Instead of grant types set aside beforehand for different purposes, the councils will decide on the allocation of their grants for different purposes of use. more >
Arts Council of Wales annual conference, ‘breaking boundaries’
'Breaking Boundaries' is an inspirational showcase of how the arts can transcend physical and mental boundaries in all walks of life. more >
Ministers outline Department's achievements and future challenges to Parliament
The Minister and Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture have made powerful and emotive budgetary addresses to Parliament following recent violence in South Africa. more >
The cultural challenges of the French Presidency of the European Union
From the 1st of July, France will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. In the Cultural and Audiovisual areas, how will France respond to the issues presented to the European Union members? more >
New partnership brings 'Next Move' to Wales
A successful Arts Council England initiative that 'fast-tracks' new designer-makers has been established in Wales. more >
Les défis culturels de la présidence française de l’Union européenne
A partir du 1er juillet, la France va assurer, pendant six mois, la présidence du conseil de l’union européenne. Sur le plan culturel et audiovisuel, comment va-t-elle répondre aux enjeux qui se posent aux vingt-sept? more >
Dance shorts! - 10 minutes of fresh and exciting dance
A new commissioning initiative that aims to increase access for audiences and to provide opportunities for Welsh dance artists to show their work at key venues. more >
Government of Canada Proposes Update to Copyright Law: Balanced Approach to Truly Benefit Canadians
The Government of Canada introduced long-overdue and much-needed amendments to the Copyright Act that will bring it in line with advances in technology and current international standards. more >
Report predicts social change for major performing arts sector
A new report from the Australia Council for the Arts predicts that major performing arts companies need to keep pace with economic and social trends. more >
Artists In The Workforce Study
The NEA has released the first nationwide look at artists’ demographic and employment patterns in the 21st century. more >
New Chief Executive for the Arts Council of Wales
Nick Capaldi is the new Chief Executive of the Arts Council of Wales. more >
Development of a Visual Arts Strategy for 2008-2011
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is inviting tenders from suitably experienced service providers to research, develop and produce a Visual Arts Strategy. more >
Investing in a Creative Scotland
An additional £5 million to set up a Creative Scotland Innovation Fund was announced today as the Creative Scotland Bill was discussed in the Parliament. more >
Ministry to Expand Activities in Culture and Entertainment Division
The Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports (MICYS) is making plans to expand, energize and enhance activities in its culture and entertainment division, through the introduction of new and revitalized programming. more >
Commission Culture et Handicap
Christine Albanel, ministre de la Culture et de la Communication, et Valérie Létard, secrétaire d'Etat chargé de la Solidarité, ont présidé la réunion annuelle de la Commission Culture et Handicap pour réaffirmer la volonté du gouvernement de respecter les engagements de la loi du 11 février 2005 afin de faire accéder plus largement les personnes handicapées à l’univers de la culture. more >
Commission on Culture and Disability
Christine Albanel, Minister of Culture and Communication, and Valérie Létard, Secretary of State for Solidarity, reaffirmed the resolve of the government to give the greatest possible number of disabled people access to the world of culture. more >
Music Capital Scheme and Research Project
The Arts Council, The IRMA Trust and Music Network today announced details of the Music Capital Scheme and Research Project, an action-research initiative designed to provide support for the purchase of musical instruments in 2008. more >
Dance moves centre stage for more young people thanks to new link between schools and the dance world
Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced plans to develop stronger links between schools and dance providers. more >
Sports stars, musicians and media high-fliers to help young people reach their potential through mentoring programme
Hundreds more young people will have the opportunity to be mentored by elite sports stars, musicians and top media players Culture Secretary Andy Burnham confirmed today. more >
Pros and cons of folk culture promotion
The Swiss Arts Council organised a debate on the pros and cons of public financial support for folk culture. more >
Minister of State Mansergh launches Dublin's free Cultúr Bus
Dr Martin Mansergh, TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and the Arts, has launched the Dublin Cultúr Bus, a free shuttle bus service operating on Sundays between the city's National Cultural Institutions and other visitor attractions. more >
E-culture event to celebrate Korean IT culture
The Seoul e-culture festival, making its debut on July 7, aims to bring the usual offline activities of arts and other performances into the online scene to suggest a whole new way of experiencing of cultural activities. more >
Creative Scotland – Ambitious for Scotland
A statement from the joint board of Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen following the failure of the Creative Scotland Bill to progress. more >
July 2008
Industrie musicale - Signature d’un accord historique entre partenaires sociaux
Industrie musicale : Christine Albanel, ministre de la Culture et de la Communication, se réjouit tout particulièrement de la signature d’un accord historique entre partenaires sociaux. more >
Mincultura, comprometido con las expresiones artísticas de personas con discapacidad
El Ministerio abre la convocatoria para participar en la XV Bienal Nacional de Arte y Expresiones Visuales de personas con discapacidad y en los laboratorios de formación que se realizarán como antesala. more >
Arts Council publishes Arts and Education Report
The Arts Council has published 'Points of Alignment', the Report of the Special Committee on the Arts and Education. more >
The Ministry of Culture is committed to the artistic expression of people with physical disabilities
The Ministry has just opened the call for proposals to participate in the XV National Biennial of Art and Visual Expressions for People with Physical Disabilities and to participate in the training workshops that will be organized in preparation for it. more >
Music industry – signing of an historic agreement between corporate partners
Music industry: Christine Albanel, Minister of Culture and Communication, celebrates the signing of an historic agreement between corporate partners. more >
Margaret Hodge outlines measures to streamline cultural 'delivery' in the regions
Culture Minister Margaret Hodge today announced plans to strengthen DCMS engagement in regional policy through a new, simplified and improved way of working. more >
National Council congratulates Peter Hewitt on CBE
The National Council of Arts Council England yesterday (1 July) passed a unanimous vote of congratulations to former Chief Executive Peter Hewitt on his recently awarded CBE. more >
Invited to the Libération forum, Christine Albanel defends her actions
Should the Ministry of Culture be abolished? This was the (deliberately provocative) theme of the debate between Christine Albanel and the Communist Senator Jack Ralite. This was an opportunity for the Minister to outline why the Ministry is necessary. more >
Invitée au forum de Libération, Christine Albanel défend son action
Faut-il supprimer le ministère de la culture ? Tel était le thème - volontairement provocateur - du débat entre Christine Albanel et le sénateur communiste Jack Ralite. L’occasion pour la ministre de préciser pourquoi le ministère de la culture est nécessaire. more >
Arts Council Chair expresses regret at the passing of Seamus Brennan TD
The Chair of the Arts Council, Ms. Olive Braiden has said she learned with great regret of the passing of Seamus Brennan, TD. more >
National Arts Council and Arts Council Korea Forge Closer Cultural Ties with MOU
Singapore and South Korea have signed an MOU that aims to facilitate opportunities for artists to present their work and identify ways to enhance the strategic value of cultural exchange projects between the countries. more >