National Arts Agency News in May 2009
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Celebrating African unity on Africa Day
The Department of Arts and Culture is commemorating Africa Day Celebrations 2009 through a series of arts and culture activities. more >
Culture Minister announces plans to boost the activities of his Ministry
The culture minister, Ángeles González-Sinde has appeared today before the Culture Committee of Congress to explain the basic operations of the Ministry of Culture in this Legislature that will focus primarily on giving new impetus to culture as an economic engine, encouraging global projection in the world. more >
IMLS convenes meeting to define global understanding initiative
Leaders of international cultural organizations, libraries, museums, and schools met May 15 for an all-day brainstorming session on how museums and public libraries can advance global understanding and increase cross-cultural communications, particularly among youth. more >
La ministra de Cultura anuncia los planes para impulsar la acción de su Ministerio
La ministra de Cultura, Ángeles González-Sinde, ha comparecido hoy ante la Comisión de Cultura del Congreso para explicar las líneas básicas de actuación del Ministerio de Cultura en la presente legislatura que se centran, fundamentalmente, en dar un nuevo impulso a la cultura como derecho y como motor económico, y en potenciar su proyección global en el mundo. more >
Singapore showcase in Edinburgh
The National Arts Council (NAC) announced today that it is leading a Singapore Showcase, comprising prominent performing and literary arts talents, on an invitation to present at the world famous Edinburgh Festivals in August 2009, in Scotland. more >
A notice to all funded organisations on the Arts Council's reduced budget allocation
You may be aware that the Arts Council grant-in-aid from Government has been reduced twice in recent months - in February and again in April. The combined effect of these cuts is a loss of €2.35m on the sum originally provided in the October 2008 budget. more >
Budget 2009 - Creative New Zealand government funding news
Creative New Zealand will receive an additional $1.78 million annually to assist performing arts organisations to maintain their services. more >
Culture Minister welcomes £1.31million Legacy Trust
Six Northern Ireland projects which bring together arts and sports are to benefit from funding of £1.31million in the lead up the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. more >
Mid-term Censorship Review Committee to be appointed
The Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts will soon appoint an independent Censorship Review Committee (CRC) to conduct a mid-term review of content issues across the spectrum of broadcast, films, videos, publications, audio materials, the arts and new media. more >
Scottish Arts Council plans for stability through 2009/10
A year of integration and stability, while preparing for change, are the themes of the 2009/10 Scottish Arts Council business plan, which has today been published on the organisation’s website. more >
Search for board members for the Library Authority
The Department of Culture Arts and Leisure is re-advertising for members of the new Library Authority, Libraries NI. more >
The Arts Council presents a new document on animal welfare in the arts
The European Parliament in 2005 noted that classical circus, which includes the presentation of live animals, was part of European culture and should be further supported as such. However, it must be emphasised that the Framework for the Welfare of Animals Presented in the Arts applies not only to circus but to any other artform that incorporates live animals in its presentation. more >
Resale royalty response tabled in parliament
“The resale royalty scheme is one of the Government’s key election commitments and will give artists the right to earn ongoing income from their work –long after the initial sale,” said Arts Minister Peter Garrett. more >
$62.3 million for arts and culture
Arts Minister Peter Garrett announced new programs to support artists, increase access and promotion of the arts, and maintain support for existing programs. more >
Arts Council Chair says: 'stop apologising for classical music'
Dame Liz Forgan will tell a gathering of the UK’s classical music elite not to ‘apologise’ for classical music. more >
myprohelvetia: simplified grant application procedure
Cultural practitioners now have the possibility of submitting their grant applications to Pro Helvetia online through myprohelvetia, a tool that greatly facilitates access to the Arts Council and the creation and processing of applications. more >
Asia- Europe Foundation presents books to Vietnam
The Asia – Europe Foundation (ASEF) presented Vietnam’s National Library with over 1,000 books in various fields of culture, education, art and communication published by the foundation. more >
Culture Council in Brussels
Speaking after leading the UK delegation for the first time at the Culture Council in Brussels, Scottish Government Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution Michael Russell said: "This was a very useful Council meeting which had a particular resonance because of its focus on the creative industries." more >
Future is bright with 'Reach the heights'
A £49 million initiative to help around 30,000 young people in Wales improve their career opportunities has just been launched by Jane Hutt, Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills. more >
John Puka appointed to Pacific Arts Committee
Jon Puka (Tokelau Islands) has been appointed to the Pacific Arts Committee. The Pacific Arts Committee is responsible for developing New Zealand’s Pacific arts and artists. more >
Libraries NI have your 'Health in Mind'.
Culture Minister Gregory Campbell today congratulated Libraries NI on securing £1million of BIG Lottery funding towards a ‘Health in Mind’ project. more >
National archives and heraldry awareness week: 18-23 May 2009
The Department of Arts and Culture and the provincial archives will host a National Archives and Heraldry Awareness Week from 18-23 May 2009. more >
National Endowment for the Arts' 2010 budget submitted to Congress
Details of the Fiscal Year 2010 budget request for the National Endowment for the Arts were submitted to Congress as part of President Obama's FY 2010 budget. more >
Old palace banquet performance recreated in Seoul
One of the reasons why it is better to live in modern times is because people can enjoy things that were once reserved only for royal families. The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts presents “Hoeryeyeon,” the biggest royal banquet of Korea's past from May 21 to 24. more >
Plans for more than 5,000 new jobs in culture, music and creative industries unveiled
Government plans to create between five and ten thousand new jobs for young people in the culture and creative industries sectors were set out today by Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell and Culture Secretary Andy Burnham. more >
President requests $265,556,000 for Institute of Museum and Library Services
President Obama has requested $265,556,000 for fiscal year 2010 for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The request, which was transmitted to Congress today, represents an increase of $1,453,000 over the FY 2009 enacted level for the Institute’s programs and administration. more >
Presidential inauguration cultural evening
As part of the Presidential inauguration, the Department of Arts and Culture organised a cultural evening at the Monte Casino Teatro. more >
Top children’s writers and illustrators on tour
Towns and cities all over New Zealand will come alive with books next week as some of the country’s best authors and illustrators visit in celebration of this year’s New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. more >
£1m funding announced for 'Made in Scotland'
Culture Minister Michael Russell announced the award of over £1 million to create ‘Made in Scotland’ - a partnership between the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, the Federation of Scottish Theatre and the Scottish Arts Council. It will be a curated showcase of high quality performances to promote Scottish dance and theatre artists to international promoters at the Fringe, the world’s biggest arts festival. more >
En Colombia se realizó la octava reunión regional del Mercosur Cultural
Se discutió la implementación del ‘Sello Mercosur’, que permitirá la libre circulación de bienes y servicios culturales entre los países miembros. more >
Abuja is set to host the largest crafts expo in Africa
Nigeria with about 150 million people, 250 ethnic nationalities, steeped in history and cultural heritage is playing host to one of the largest arts and crafts Expo in Africa. It is envisaged that over five thousand crafts entrepreneurs from Nigeria and most African countries and non African countries are expected to showcase the best of their creative industries to the delight of over one million visitors (domestic and foreign) expected during the period of the Expo. more >
Almost $3 million awarded to support conservation efforts at nation’s museums
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today the 35 recipients of $2,994,748 million in Conservation Project Support (CPS) grants. These grants are awarded to museums that are committed to identifying conservation needs and priorities, and performing activities to ensure the safekeeping of their collections. more >
Jazz musician appointed composer-in-residence
A Scottish-born composer and musician who has worked with some of the world's best contemporary jazz musicians has been named as the Creative New Zealand/Jack C Richards Composer-in-Residence at the New Zealand School of Music for 2009-10. more >
Nahyan bin Mubarak receives chair of 'Louvre Friends'
Minister of Higher Education '&' Scientific Research H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi yesterday Rebecca Thrash, Chair of the American Friends of the Louvre, and her accompanying delegation. more >
Sa Pa tourism and cultural week begins
Thousands of domestic and foreign visitors and local people flocked to the Sa Pa district Cultural Centre in the north-western province of Lao Cai to attend the opening ceremony of the 2009 Sa Pa Tourism and Culture Week. more >
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