National Arts Agency News in November 2008
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Campbell launches ‘The Art Factory’ in Londonderry
The Art Factory will be used to produce large or medium size art projects such as puppets, carnival pieces, sculptures or artwork. It will also be used as an arts training workshop where classes in all types of art can be held. Speaking at the event the Minister said: “The Art Factory is a prime example of how community-led regeneration initiatives can work to the benefit of the local community and wider city. more >
Arts Council England creates new independent organisation
Creative Partnerships - Arts Council England's successful creativity programme for schools - is set to become an independent organisation. more >
Judges appointed for 2009 New Zealand Post Book Awards
Writer and former children’s librarian Bill Nagelkerke, Children’s Literature Consultant Rosemary Tisdall, and children’s editor and career bookseller Jenni Keestra, are the three people who have been chosen to judge the 2009 New Zealand Post Book Awards. more >
Americans for the arts action fund statement on the 2008 election
November 05, 2008—Americans for the Arts Action Fund President and CEO Robert L. Lynch stated "The historic election of Sen. Barack Obama to be the 44th President of the United States will have tremendous impact on the nation's arts community, public schools, and creative workforce..." more >
5th Vietnam Cultural Heritage Festival opens
The opening ceremony of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Festival will take place at the Vietnam Culture-Art Exhibition Centre in Hanoi tonight, November 21, with a show featuring the culture of Hue ancient capital. more >
Appointment of Funarte’s new President
Juca Ferreira, Minister of Culture, will appoint the actor Sérgio Mamberti as President of Brazil’s National Foundation for Arts (Funarte), on November 17th. more >
Arts creation fund: building cultural bank of Singapore arts
Arts creation in the performing, visual and literary spheres will receive a major boost of $3.5 million over the next five years, with the launch of the Arts Creation Fund (ACF) by the National Arts Council (NAC). more >
Bruce Cole to depart the National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced that Chairman Bruce Cole will leave the Endowment to join the American Revolution Center as its President and CEO, effective in January 2009. more >
Bush bestows Presidential Citizens Medal on IMLS directors Radice, Martin
President George W. Bush conferred the Presidential Citizens Medal on Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Robert Martin, former IMLS Director, on November 17, 2008. more >
Closer collaboration between UK and Moroccan film-makers
An era of closer collaboration between UK and Moroccan film-makers is expected when a new film co-production agreement between the two countries takes effect next year. more >
Crafts Council launches major new funding initiative, 'The Fifty: Fifty Programme'
The Crafts Council is delighted to announce the launch of a major new initiative, The Fifty:Fifty Programme. This new collaborative exhibition scheme seeks organisations to work with the Crafts Council to develop ambitious and challenging exhibitions. more >
Genee international ballet competition 2009
Singapore is set to gain the international spotlight in 2009 as it hosts the prestigious Genée International Ballet Competition for the first time in the competition’s 78-year history. more >
IMLS and China strengthen cross-cultural connections
The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China signed an agreement establishing the Partnership for Cultural Exchange between museum, library, archive, and information services at a November 16 ceremony at the Library of Congress. more >
Mrs. Laura Bush honors 19 arts and humanities programs for under served youth
Young people from the U.S., Mexico, China, and Egypt who engage in outstanding after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs were honored by Mrs. Laura Bush at a ceremony for the 2008 Coming Up Taller Awards. more >
Posse na Funarte
Na próxima segunda-feira, 17 de novembro, o ministro da Cultura, Juca Ferreira, empossará o ator Sérgio Mamberti no cargo de presidente da Fundação Nacional de Artes. more >
Search is underway for first Poet Laureate of the 21st century
The time has come to begin the search to find a new poet Laureate, the first for the 21st century. Culture Secretary Andy Burnham today announced that preparations for the appointment are underway, with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport consulting widely in the poetry sector. more >
Singapore Biennale 2008 engaged audiences with accessible artworks
Capturing the imagination of the young and old and exploding preconceived ideas of contemporary art, SB2008 gave visitors the opportunity to come up close and personal with 137 pieces of exciting and accessible artworks by 66 artists from 36 countries and regions, including Singapore. more >
Speech for the official opening of the Africa Centre and launch of the Artist’s Handbook
Speech delivered by advocate Brenda Madumise at the official opening of the Africa Centre and the launch of the Artist’s Handbook on the 11th November 2008 in Cape Town. more >
White House announces 2008 National Medal of Arts recipients
President George W. Bush today announced the recipients of the 2008 National Medal of Arts. Nine medals were presented by the President and Mrs. Laura Bush in an East Room ceremony at the White House. The National Medal of Arts is a White House initiative managed by the National Endowment for the Arts. more >
World experts meet to boost creative industries
Internationally renowned creative business leaders will meet in Liverpool tonight to drive forward an ambitious new programme to support and develop the UK’s multi-billion pound creative economy. more >
€347,000 in funding awarded through the Music Capital Scheme
A total of €347,000 has been awarded to professional musicians, non-professional performing groups and community-based organisations involved in supporting music practice in their area for the purchase of musical instruments and rehearsal equipment. more >
Arts Council supports new initiative for cultural sector
A new format for the 2008 – 2009 Link Initiative has been launched by Mary Trainor, Director of Arts & Business and Nick Livingston, Director of Strategic Development, Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The programme is now entering its eighth year and has been specifically designed to meet the development needs of senior managers working within the cultural sector of Northern Ireland. more >
Awards celebrate Pacific excellence in the arts
New Zealand's Pacific artists were honoured at the Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2008 in Manukau City tonight. The awards are an opportunity for Creative New Zealand to encourage and celebrate excellence in Pacific arts in New Zealand. more >
Cinemagic entertains, educates and inspires the young
Speaking at the launch in the Movie House Cinema, Dublin Road the Minister added: “Cinemagic’s festival now in its 18th year, is a very important event in the festival calendar, as the largest children and young peoples’ film event in the UK and Ireland. more >
Draft children in art protocols released
The Australia Council for the Arts today made a consultation draft of its protocol for working with children in art available for public comment. more >
Cultural promotion laws: latest news
On 30 September, the new laws on cultural promotion came up for debate at the National Council (Nationalrat). In its preparatory work, the commission responsible had integrated the Pro Helvetia law into the federal law on cultural promotion with the aim of achieving a clearer definition of who is responsible for what. more >
Arts Council assist local councils to grow creative industries
Rosemary Kelly, Chairman of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland contributed to promoting the growth of Creative Communities though the Arts, at the Forum for Local Government and the Arts (FLGA) annual conference. more >
Ashgabat hosts Turkmenistan and World Cinematography International Film Festival
The three-day forum was a unique opportunity for the people of Turkmenistan to get acquainted with the modern trends in development of world cinematography. more >
Campbell hits a high note at first Music Industry conference
The Conference hosted by the Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission (NIMIC) will address the challenges and the new opportunities opening up for the industry in Northern Ireland. more >
New members confirmed to serve on National Council on the Arts
Conductor JoAnn Falletta and country songwriter and singer Lee Greenwood have been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the National Council on the Arts, the advisory body of the National Endowment for the Arts. more >
Photography competition to coincide with Dhafra Festival
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) announced a new photography competition as part of the Dhafra Festival, which runs from December 23, 2008 until January 4, 2009 in Zayed City in the Western Region. more >
Scotland bids to recover Olympic lottery cash
The Scottish Government has submitted a formal bid document to retrieve £150 million in lottery funds diverted from Scottish good causes to finance the 2012 London Olympics. more >
Speech by Senior Minister at the Festival of Ideas
Speech by Senior Minister of State for Education, Information, Communications and the Arts, at the Opening Ceremony Of The Festival of Ideas. more >
The Digital Britain report steering board
A forum of independent experts has been appointed to guide the work of “The Digital Britain Report” and develop a comprehensive plan to further digital economy and society. more >
Arts Council England launches consultation on peer review and self assessment
Alan Davey, Chief Executive, Arts Council England has announced proposals for peer review and self assessment for regularly funded arts organisations, and is inviting artists and arts organisations to have their say in how it will work. more >
Minister Mansergh launches Art and Architecture of Ireland Project
Dr Martin Mansergh TD Minister of State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for OPW and Arts has launched a new major project for the Royal Irish Academy – Art and Architecture of Ireland. The aim of the project is the creation of a comprehensive history of Irish Art and Architecture to be published in five volumes covering the years 400 – 2000. more >
Canada Council for the Arts 2007-08 Annual Report highlights support to the arts and new directions
The Canada Council for the Arts reported an increased level of support to Canadian professional artists and arts organizations as well as the charting of new strategic directions in its 2007-08 Annual Report released today. more >
Arts Council England creates new independent organisation
Creative Partnerships - Arts Council England’s successful creativity programme for schools - is set to be become an independent organisation. more >
IV Encuentro Nacional de Educación Artística: lugares y sentidos del arte en la educación en Colombia
La Universidad Pedagógica Nacional; el Ministerio de Cultura, a través de la Dirección de Artes; el Ministerio de Educación Nacional; la Secretaría de Cultura, Deporte y Recreación; la Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá y Acofartes invitan a directivos y docentes de artes, a participar en el IV Encuentro Nacional de Educación Artística. more >
IV National Meeting on Arts and Education: Arts’ Places and Senses in Colombia’s Education
Directors and teachers of arts and education programs are invited to participate in the IV National Meeting of Arts and Education. more >
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