National Arts Agency News in February 2008
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Library books donated to Namibia
The Luxembourg Agency for Development Cooperation (LUX Development), donated library books, computers, electronic equipment and library furniture to the Ministry of Education, Namibia...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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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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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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Creative Singapore
The creative industries cluster is increasingly becoming a significant component of Singapore's economy. 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Dissemination of our collections overseas
The Minister of Culture and Communication (public art commission) and Culturesfrance have jointly launched the programme "Publics/Publiques". 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 >
Dance Education Biennial
What many future dance artists lack is a deeper understanding of the connections to dance science and choreographic praxis. 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 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 >
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