National Arts Agency News in March 2008
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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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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 >
Launch of National Agency for Wales For Young People
A new national agency for theatre for young people was launched recently in Wales. 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 >
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 >
Arts Council England, London, appoints new Executive Director
Moira Sinclair has been appointed the Executive Director of Arts Council England, London. more >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Funding support for the arts
The Scottish Government has renewed its commitment to a scheme that encourages private sector investment in the 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Cultural Exchange Centre promotes ties with Japan
The Japanese Cultural Exchange Centre opened in Ha Noi yesterday. 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 >
Second Argentine Congress
The theme which will guide the Congress’s program is ‘Culture and development’. 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 >
Culture Card going digital
The Dutch Minister of Culture is introducing Cultuurkaart, a card that provides school pupils money to spend on culture. more >
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 >
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