National Arts Agency News in December 2008
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Crafting a new wave of work
An eco-friendly textile company and a ceramist inspired by the Far East have each received financial support to develop their work. Edinburgh-based ceramist Frances Priest was awarded a £10,000 Creative Development award to allow her to incorporate the rich patterns and imagery of the Far East into her work. more >
Cuban Culture Minister ratifies the values of the Cuban cultural policies
The main features of the cultural policy of the Revolution, which is celebrating its 50 anniversary, with priority in the defence of the nation and an open university, were highlighted by relevant figures of Cuban culture. more >
Jornadas Culturales 2008 logró articular nueve consejos departamentales de cultura
Jornadas Culturales 2008, una iniciativa del Viceministerio de Desarrollo de Culturas, a lo largo de más de medio año llegó a las nueve capitales departamentales nuestro país con arte, música, teatro y sobre todo generó debate. more >
Working together
Responses invited for the Draft Compact between the Arts Council of Wales and the Voluntary Cultural Sector in Wales - 'Working Together'
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‘Cultural Symposiums’ organised nine Regional Culture Councils in 2008
Cultural Symposiums 2008, an initiative of the Vice Ministry of Cultural Development, for more than six months, reached the nine regional capitals of Bolivia with art, music, theatre and, above all, debate. more >
Cultural tourism, the Arts and Film - part of what we are
Arts, culture and film are the creative sectors of our economy. These sectors are primary economic contributors, real businesses, enduring employers and the backbone that defines us as a cultural and tourist destination. Overall, the arts, culture and creative industry sectors employed an estimated 46,000 people in 2008. more >
Making solid ground for Indigenous arts infrastructure
A report summarising consultations on the Australia Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts key organisations has been released. more >
Speech by the Minister of Culture and Tourism on the launch of www.wisatamelayu.com
WisataMelayu.com is a portal or database of all tourism destinations in the Malay areas encompassing Nusantara (Malay Archipelago) and all countries from all over the world having Malay cultural background. The tourism destinations published on this portal are compiled from all countries which are assumed that Malay civilization had/has ever developed in those countries. more >
Australia Council releases children in art protocols
The Australia Council for the Arts has released its protocols for artists working with children. more >
Constitution of the Federal Culture Council
The Federal Assembly, made up of provincial culture civil servants, restored, on December 15, the Federal Culture Council that had been abolished by the military dictatorship in 1978. more >
Consultation on draft Indigenous art code of conduct
A draft commercial code of conduct for the Indigenous art industry is available for public comment. more >
Cultural Policy Documents
Cultural policies are the overarching definitions that a country assumes to guide the processes and actions in the cultural field, through common agreement and the active participation of the State, private organizations, civil society and community groups. more >
Documentos de Políticas Culturales
Las políticas culturales son las grandes definiciones que asume el país para orientar los procesos y acciones en el campo cultural, a través de la concertación y la activa participación del Estado, las entidades privadas, las organizaciones de la sociedad civil y los grupos comunitarios. more >
Instituto Nacional de Cultura anuncia la realización de dos congresos macroregionales de cultura durante año 2009
Primer Congreso Nacional de Políticas Culturales culmina con trascendental impulso a la descentralización. more >
National Culture Institute announces two Macro-regional Congresses on Culture in 2009
The First Cultural Policy National Congress concludes with significant support for decentralization. more >
Nun apoyó el proyecto de una Ley Nacional de Música
El secretario de Cultura de la Nación, José Nun, manifestó su apoyo al proyecto de la Ley Nacional de Música, en una audiencia que mantuvo el jueves 18 de diciembre con diversas organizaciones de músicos, nucleadas en la Federación Independiente de Músicos Argentinos (FIMA). more >
Se constituyó el Consejo Federal de Cultura
El Consejo Federal de Cultura, derogado por la última dictadura militar en 1978, fue restituido el lunes 15 de diciembre por la Asamblea Federal, compuesta por los funcionarios de cultura provinciales. more >
Secretary for Culture supports the project of a National Law for Music
José Nun declared his support for the project of a National Law for Music at a hearing held on Thursday, December 18th with various music organizations, coordinated by the Independent Federation of Argentinean Musicians (FIMA). more >
The NCCA web site has been declared a finalist in the 11th Philippine Web Awards
The 11th Philippine Web Awards is an award-giving body that annually recognizes the best Filipino created web sites and honors the team behind them. more >
Announcement of new Smash Palace Initiative
The fund will support projects that engage New Zealanders about the role of research, science and technology in supporting innovation and support the development of high-quality, innovative and culturally diverse art works. more >
Appointment of Chairperson of the Board of National Museums Northern Ireland
Mr Daniel E Harvey has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of National Museums Northern Ireland for a period of five years from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2013. more >
Arts Council Director welcomes new Arts Council members
The Director of the Arts Council, Mary Cloake, today welcomed Pat Moylan as chairperson of the Arts Council, as well as new Council members. more >
Arts Council’s launch of annual review helps to debunk myths around funding
More than half of the Arts Council’s main funding goes directly to the most deprived areas of Northern Ireland. This is just one of the findings of analysis revealed today at the launch of the Arts Council’s Annual Review, 2007/8. more >
Caledonia and Catalonia collaborate
The links between Scotland and Catalonia were strengthened today in a meeting between Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and the President of Catalonia Jose Montilla Aguilera, held in Barcelona's Palau de la Generalitat. more >
Campbell announces Chair of the Northern Ireland Library Authority
Welcoming the appointment of Dr Elliott, Minister Campbell said: “We are entering a new era for public libraries with the creation, in April next year, of one library service across Northern Ireland, and the transfer of responsibility to the Library Authority." more >
Culture Secretary says ‘thank you’ to Liverpool on a fantastic year as capital of culture
Culture Secretary Andy Burnham today said ‘thank you’ to Liverpool on delivering an inspirational programme of arts and culture throughout its period as Liverpool Capital of Culture. more >
Dame Liz Forgan to be Chair of Arts Council England
Dame Liz Forgan has been appointed as Chair of Arts Council England, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham announced today. more >
National Heritage Board launches first online gaming competition to boost heritage- awareness among youths.
An online gaming competition entitled Mission Darkstar - Heritage Gaming Redefined has just been launched. Mission Darkstar aims to reach out to the younger generation aged between 17 and 35. Competitors will have to incorproate parts of Singapore's history and heritage into their game designs. more >
New Zealand venues chosen for prestigious Venice Biennale
Creative New Zealand has secured venues for the New Zealand exhibitions at the 2009 Venice Biennale. more >
Nominations to big ‘A’ awards 2009
Arts Access Aotearoa is seeking nominations for the Big ‘A’ Awards 2009, presented every year to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations enhancing the artistic lives of marginalised people in New Zealand. more >
Regulatory review of digital broadcasting
The purpose of the regulatory review of digital broadcasting is to examine the current environment and emerging market and technology developments to ensure the regulatory regime for broadcasting is up-to-date and future-proofed for the converging environment. The review was requested by Cabinet in May 2006 when taking decisions to support the transition to digital television. more >
Speech by Dr Lee Boon Yang at the MICA annual press cocktail reception
MICA’s two major challenges next year would be to sustain the emerging creative industries and nurture the arts during the economic downturn more >
Winners of 2008 National Chinese Music Competition
After two weeks of intense competition, the National Arts Council is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 National Chinese Music Competition. Total cash prizes for this year’s competition amounted to $68,700. more >
A day at the country to explore cutting edge rural art
Can artists be cutting edge in the countryside? Is sophistication only found in cities? Does Powys art have to be picturesque? more >
Arts Council England puts dance on the map
Arts Council England has launched its biggest ever consultation on dance and is inviting everyone involved in the art form to have their say. more >
Future support for literary infrastructure
The Australia Council for the Arts is improving its support for Australia’s literary infrastructure. more >
Joint WAPA and Creu Cymru Conference at Theatr Brycheiniog
The conference will bring together members of Creu Cymru, the Development Agency for Theatres and Arts Centres for Wales and WAPA, the Wales Association of Performing Arts. Creu Cymru is the voice of Welsh theatres and arts centre in the country, whilst WAPA represents the producing companies within Wales. more >
Theatre as an excellent tool for schools
Theatre is an excellent tool to convey messages to students, teachers, parents and the general public, is the message being sent by the Directorate of School Counselling at the Ministry of Education (MINED). more >
Use creativity for employment creation
The Honourable Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode has called on the Creative Sector industries to use their creativity as a catalyst for creating employment and promoting national cohesion. more >
21st Century financing for the arts and creative industries in Scotland Study – invitation to tender
The Creative Scotland Transition Project, the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, in partnership with Scottish Government, would like to commission a review of financial investment mechanisms needed for investment in the arts and creative industries in Scotland in the 21st century. more >
An integrated approach is required for a successful movement of heritage preservation and promotion
The Culture and Tourism Minister Smt. Ambika Soni has said that an integrated approach is required for a successful movement of heritage preservation and promotion. more >
Andy Burnham launches debate on the future designation of World Heritage Sites in the UK
From the lofty spires of Westminster Abbey to the rugged beauty of the Giant’s Causeway and the Causeway Coast, how best do we protect the UK’s World Heritage Sites? asks a consultation launched today by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham. more >
Arts Council funding helps re-generate Mosside
A range of creative, community art work and sculpture at Mosside village, Moyle was unveiled (28 November), as Peter Robinson, MLA, Roisín McDonough, Chief Executive of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and other funders celebrated Mosside Development Group’s Regeneration Project. more >
Arts Council proud to win a ‘PRide’ award
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has been awarded a Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Gold ‘PRide Award’ for their ‘Keep our Arts Alive’ Campaign. The campaign, winning Gold in the ‘Public Affairs’ category, successfully secured a £7.55 million uplift for the Arts from the Northern Ireland National budget 2008-2011. more >
Export blocks save outstanding cultural treasures for the UK public
A copy of the warrant for the execution of Mary Queen of Scots; a portrait of General Wolfe; a medieval decorated manuscript roll of arms and a brass astrolabe quadrant are some of the important cultural objects which have been saved for the nation in one year. more >
Pamela Rogers, former Arts Council Director dies aged 85
It is with sadness that the Arts Council notes the death of one of its previous directors. Pamela Rogers joined the Arts Council of Northern Ireland during the early years of The Troubles, in 1972. She died on Sunday 30th November 2008, aged 85. more >
Research note on women artists: 1990 to 2005
A new National Endowment for the Arts research note shows that women are making gains in traditionally male artist occupations, but still earn less than male artists. Women Artists: 1990-2005 takes a closer look at female artist employment trends that were previously mentioned in the May 2008 NEA report Artists in the Workforce: 1990-2005. more >
Invitation to tender: 21st Century financing for the arts and creative industries in Scotland Study
The Creative Scotland Transition Project, the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, in partnership with Scottish Government, would like to commission a review of financial investment mechanisms needed for investment in the arts and creative industries in Scotland in the 21st century. more >
New policy on the relationship of art, architecture and the built environment
A new policy to support art, architecture and the built environment is to be developed by Arts Council England following a comprehensive review of Architecture Week. more >
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