National Arts Agency News in October 2009
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Statement from NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman on Congressional Approval of the NEA's Fiscal Year 2010 Budget of $167.5 Million
"We are pleased that the 111th Congress has made a commitment to supporting the work of the Arts Endowment that provides vital support to the arts across the nation." more >
Arts Council hosts 70th birthday reception for Heaney and Longley
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland, together with Queen’s University Belfast, hosted a special reception to mark the 70th birthday of two of Northern Ireland’s world renowned poets, Seamus Heaney and Michael Longley. more >
Greater support for cyber wellness projects for youth
The Inter-Ministry Cyber Wellness Steering Committee (ICSC) has launched a call for proposals on 30 October 2009 in its effort to encourage and support cyber wellness events and programmes for youth. The ICSC will co-fund successful proposals through a $10 million fund set aside for the scheme over the next five years. more >
Meeting of the Minister of Culture with the directors of the National Museums
The Ministry promotes networking of cultural institutions. more >
Reunión de la ministra de Cultura con los directores de los Museos Estatales
El Ministerio potencia el trabajo en red de las instituciones culturales. more >
Singapore’s arts scene remained buoyant in 2008
The 2008 arts statistics released by the National Arts Council (NAC) today showed that the arts scene in Singapore was resilient in the face of the economic downturn, registering positive growth in some areas. more >
The march for poverty eradication begins
In support of the eight UN Millennium Development Goals, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will be joining the Philippine celebration of the United Nations-led march for the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger as part of the Stand Up Against Poverty campaign, which will be held on October 17-23 through satellite Kalahi Cultural Caregiving workshops in the National Capital Region, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. more >
Creative Scotland business model unveiled
Creative Scotland 09 Ltd unveiled its eagerly anticipated business model, setting out the structure and operational design of the new cultural development body, which is due to be formed in the first half of next year. more >
A National Cultural Policy to 2020
The launch of the National Cultural Policy web forum will allow all Australians to contribute to the development of a national cultural policy. more >
Kathy Keele on Arts in the digital era
The Australia Council, in partnership with the ABC, this week hosted a two day forum, Revealing the Arts, at which 250 arts leaders debated the issues faced by artists working in new digital mediums. more >
2009 Arts Awards Presentation Ceremony
Four established Singapore artists of different disciplines are honoured with the Cultural Medallion (CM) on 16 October at the 2009 Arts Awards ceremony. more >
2009 Licensing statistics published
DCMS Minister Gerry Sutcliffe comments on the release of the 2009 Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Refreshment Licensing statistics. more >
Actor Bae Yong-joon publishes book about Korea's beauty
Enjoy the beauty of the Korean landscape through the photographic pilgrimage of Bae Yong-joon, a major Hallyu star. more >
Board of the Arts Council meets with Arts Sector in County Armagh
Board members of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland yesterday (Wednesday 14th October) travelled to Millennium Court Arts Centre in Portadown to meet with local artists, arts organisations, district council officers and key political decision makers. more >
Cementing cultural ties with Kolkata
A protocol of co-operation on heritage issues was signed today between the Scottish Government and the Government of West Bengal, at the same time as an exchange programme for film students was announced. more >
Creative New Zealand statement on toi iho™
Creative New Zealand has decided to no longer invest in managing and promoting toi iho™, a trademark denoting the quality and authenticity of Māori art. more >
Culture Minister Nelson McCausland has opened the Opportunity Europe fair and exhibition at St George’s Market, Belfast.
Speaking at the event the Minister said: “Opportunity Europe has a great and varied programme with lots of hands on activities and workshops to enthuse young people to explore the use of other European languages. more >
El Ministerio de Cultura publica en su web la revista digital Cultura en red
El objetivo es dar a conocer los proyectos que el Ministerio de Cultura y sus instituciones culturales están desarrollando con el apoyo de las tecnologías de gestión de la información. more >
French cultural practices in the digital age: exclusive survey
On October 14, Olivier Donnat, a sociologist at the Department of Research, Planning and Statistics (DEPS) of the Ministry of Culture and Communication presented research that was carried out into French cultural practices in the digital age. more >
Homecoming for Highland archives
The Homecoming of the first of hundreds of archive records to the Highlands will be marked by Parliamentary Business Manager Bruce Crawford, during a visit to the new Highland Archive and Registration Centre in Inverness today. more >
Les pratiques culturelles des Français à l'ère numérique : enquête exclusive
Olivier Donnat, sociologue au Département des études, de la prospective et des statistiques (DEPS) du ministère de la Culture et de la Communication présente le 14 octobre l'enquête qu'il a dirigée sur les pratiques culturelles des Français à l’ère numérique. more >
Monuments on UNESCO World Heritage Book – in focus
The international workshop on preservation of the unique ancient monuments of Kunya Urgench – an open-air museum inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List was conducted at the Kunya Urgench State Historical and Cultural Reserve. more >
Rocco Landesman announces "Art Works" tour
Rocco Landesman announces "Art Works" tour at the 2009 Grantmakers in the Arts National Conference
NEA Chairman to visit Peoria, Illinois, as first stop.
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The Ministry of Culture publishes on its website the digital magazine Culture Networked.
The goal is to make the projects of the Ministry of Culture and its cultural institutions known using the support of information technologies. more >
Arts can drive jobs growth in knowledge economy says Moylan
The Chairman of the Arts Council, Ms Pat Moylan, addressed the Government's Innovation Taskforce today and urged that the employment potential of the arts be exploited as a way out of the recession. more >
Arts Council Chairman says folly to cut funding
The Chairman of the Arts Council, Ms Pat Moylan, has said it would be folly for the Government to treat the arts as some kind of luxury that would be easy to cut in a recession and has warned against "thoughtless hacking" at the Arts Council’s budget. more >
Our chief executive says the arts should be a key part of any civilized government’s mission
Our chief executive Alan Davey has called for any future government to maintain levels of investment in the arts because to do so is 'rational, economically sound and essential to our quality of life.' more >
Revealing the Arts
How are we now experiencing arts and culture in the digital world? With the explosion of TV, mobile and online platforms, and a high speed National Broadband Network just around the corner, what are the digital opportunities for artists? Where is the money coming from and how will rights be managed? more >
Supporting a new breed of digital pioneers
Two Australia Council programs are now inviting digital enthusiasts to get more creative in the new digital era. more >
Take your seat promotion - register for free and discounted tickets now
For the first time in Ireland, performing arts venues all around the country have decided to take action, joining forces to promote the performing arts in Ireland. more >
WILLOW is coming!
Women in Leadership: Leadership Observatory for Wales (WILLOW) A project funded by The Cultural Leadership Programme to examine gender equality issues in leadership and promote best practice within the cultural landscape of Wales and England. more >
Arts Council of Wales welcomes additional funding in difficult times
Arts Council of Wales welcomes the announced made by Alun Ffred Jones, the Heritage Minister yesterday that an extra £2.2 million has been allocated to the Welsh Assembly Government's Heritage budget as part of its drive to protect front-line services and counter the effects of the recession in Wales. more >
Closer collaboration between UK and Moroccan film-makers
Collaborations between UK and Moroccan film-makers are set to increase after both countries today signed up to a package of incentives which will encourage co-production projects and boost both nations’ film industries. more >
Company to tour China as cultural ambassadors of contemporary Wales
National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales), formerly Diversions, will build on its growing reputation on the international stage by making its debut tour to three cities in China in October. more >
El Ministerio de Cultura presenta un presupuesto austero, equilibrado y solidario con todos los sectores
El Departamento contará con un presupuesto total de 867,2 millones de euros. Los objetivos se centran en fortalecer las industrias culturales innovadoras, en garantizar el acceso a la cultura y en la colaboración institucional y cooperación internacional. more >
Five Museums and Five Libraries to Receive Nation’s Highest Honor
As the primary source of federal funding for the nation’s museums and libraries, the Institute has a unique perspective on the vital role these institutions play in American society. The National Medal for Museum and Library Service was created to underscore that role. more >
National Arts and Humanities Month, 2009
President Barack Obama proclaims October 2009 as National Arts and Humanities Month. more >
National Endowment for the Arts Celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month
President Barack Obama has proclaimed October 2009 as National Arts and Humanities Month. To recognize and celebrate the important role arts and culture play in our lives, the National Endowment for the Arts encourages citizens around the country to visit their local arts organizations. more >
The Ministry of Culture presents an austere balanced budget, in solidarity with other sectors
The Department will have a total budget of 867.2 million euros with the objective to focus on strengthening innovative in cultural industries, to ensure access to culture and support institutional collaboration and international cooperation. more >
Arts Council England and UK City of Culture 2013
Arts Council has identified a lead individual in each regional office to provide advice to bidding cities. more >
Australia Council brokers innovative relationship with European performing arts network
The Australia Council is delighted to announce David Pledger will be the first Australian Development Manager to work with the European-based International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM). more >
Creative New Zealand funds more sustained support for arts organisations and artists
Creative New Zealand has awarded over $4 million to arts organisations and artists for substantial projects under its new funding system. more >
Creative Scotland 09 launches online perspectives
Perspectives is the place where the challenges facing the new organisation Creative Scotland can be discussed, contrasted and compared. Perspectives will present and debate provocative ideas about realising Scotland’s cultural potential. more >
Draft Budget - what it means for the arts
Spending on key cultural and international policies has been maintained in today's Draft Scottish Budget, despite a real terms cut in the Scottish Government's Budget, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution Michael Russell said. more >
NAFEST 2009 has been rescheduled
NAFEST 2009 has been rescheduled. The new dates are: Saturday 10th October to Sunday 18th October, 2009 more >
New appointments to the Arts Council
Academic and historian Judith Binney and artist and curator Helen Kedgley have been appointed to the board of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. more >
Follow Vital Signs conference and exhibition on Twitter
Vital Signs is a programme of arts and health events taking place in October 2009. more >
Minister welcomes support for Indigenous Art Code of Conduct
Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett today welcomed endorsement of the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct by Australian and New Zealand cultural ministers. more >
National Arts and Disability Strategy
Arts Minister Peter Garrett and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today commended the Cultural Ministers Council for endorsing the National Arts and Disability Strategy at their national meeting. more >
Arts Council England Chief Executive elected to leading global role
Alan Davey has been appointed Chair of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). more >
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