National Arts Agency News in December 2009
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'IP' y 'Es por amor' ya están en librerías
Imágenes Paganas es el resultado de una compilación de siete diálogos donde el motivo de conversación son las experiencias sobre prácticas culturales que se ubican en la periferia, aunque no de forma unívoca. more >
‘IP’ and ‘Es por amor’ are available in bookstores
Imágenes Paganas (Pagan Images) is a compilation of seven dialogues about unique cultural practice experiences that take place in peripheral contexts. Es por amor (For the fun of it) stems from people in the local sector being convinced about the fact that Córdoba’s city cultural sector should stop looking to itself and start showing and promoting itself in a different manner. more >
Boost for live music as government announces plans to exempt small venues
Live music performances for 100 people or less will no longer need to be licensed, under proposals announced today by Licensing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe. more >
Le Ministre de la Culture reçoit une délégation de l'alliance pour la Culture et les Arts
M. Bensalem Himmich le Ministre de la Culture a reçu le mercredi 23 Décembre 2009 au siège du Ministère à Rabat une délégation d'une coalition de la Culture et des Arts présidée par M. Mohamed Derham comprenant le président du syndicat des professionnels du théâtre, M. Hassan Neffali et certains membres du Bureau central de cette organisation représentant un certain nombre de secteurs de la création artistique et de la culture. more >
Minister of Culture meets with a delegation from the alliance for Culture and the Arts
On Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Ministry in Rabat, Mr Bensalem Himmich the Minister of Culture met with a delegation from a coalition of Culture and Arts chaired by Mr. Mohamed Derham, which includes the president of the union of professional actors, Mr. Hassan Neffali, and some members of the Central organization representing a number of areas of artistic creation and culture. more >
Convening is an opportunity to discuss the future of arts participation
Senior Deputy Chairman Joan Shigekawa convenes arts service organizations and NEA discipline directors to discuss the NEA's 2008 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts. more >
A new Senior Visual Arts Officer for Arts Council of Wales
On 7th December the Arts Counil of Wales welcomed new staff member Lindsay Hughes who is joining as the new Senior Visual Arts Officer. more >
Address by the President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Zuma, on the occasion of the National Orders Ceremony
The National Orders Awards ceremony is convened to admit South Africans and international luminaries into the ranks of the Orders of the Mendi, the Baobab, the Ikhamanga, the Order of Luthuli, the Order of the Companions of O R Tambo, and the Order of Mapungubwe. It honours men and women who deserve the highest national tribute for their contribution to South African life and history. more >
Bradshaw announces jobs boost for young people
More than 600 new jobs in the cultural, creative and sport sectors were announced by Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw today, in a range of projects aimed at getting young people out of unemployment and onto the first rung of the career ladder. more >
Debate on the Culture Law
Assembly members from different legislative groups defended the intercultural, plurinational and multiethnic character of the Ecuadorian State, which should be strengthened and developed by the Organic Law for Culture dealt with at first debate in plenary. more >
Defensa de principios de interculturalidad y plurinacionalidad marcaron el debate de la Ley de Culturas
Asambleístas de diversas bancadas legislativas defendieron el carácter intercultural, plurinacional y multiétnico del Estado ecuatoriano, que debe estar amplia y debidamente desarrollado en la Ley Orgánica de Culturas, tramitada en primer debate por el Pleno. more >
El Ministerio de Cultura inicia una campaña publicitaria para fomentar los regalos culturales
El Ministerio de Cultura inicia hoy una campaña publicitaria con el objetivo de fomentar la adquisición y distribución de productos culturales durante la temporada navideña. more >
PM admires artists presenting Thai proverbs through contemporary art exhibition
On 15 Dec, 19.00 hrs., Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva chaired the opening ceremony of “Thai Folk Wisdom: Contemporary Take on Traditional Proverbs” exhibition. more >
The Ministry of Culture initiated a publicity campaign to promote cultural gifts
The Ministry of Culture is launching today a campaign aimed at encouraging the acquisition and distribution of cultural products during the holiday season. more >
2.1 million for innovation culture
The Association of National Subsidised Museums (VRM), the Stedelijk Museum, the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts (AFK), Droog Design, Waag Society and Foundation STRP will receive a total of 2.1 million euro for innovation in the cultural sector. more >
Arts Council residencies and all that Jazz
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is giving local musicians the chance to travel to New York to study with some of the best jazz musicians in the business. more >
Directory of Museums in the Philippines
The National Committee on Museums (NCOM) initiated a project for 2010 titled: “Directory of Museums in the Philippines. The West Visayas Museum Association was assigned by the Committee to facilitate the collection of data and production of the directory. more >
FHL launches the Himig website
The Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) recently launched Himig, the official website of its collection of over 5,000 songs from more than 1,000 phonograph records of original Filipino music. more >
Kathy Keele reappointed CEO of Australia Council
Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett has announced the reappointment of Ms Kathy Keele as Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Council for the Arts for a further five years. more >
Santa Parades - past and present
A revamped history on Ministry for Culture and Heritage website tells the story of New Zealand’s unique Christmas parade tradition. more >
53 budding artist careers fertilised with first ArtStart grants
The Australia Council for the Arts announces 53 grants to kick start the careers of budding artists under the new ArtStart grant initiative. more >
Artistic vibrancy resources
The Australia Council has developed a set of resources on artistic vibrancy and how to measure it. This fills the gap in the research into artistic vibrancy and real-world tests of performance measurement in the arts. more >
Course set for future development
After three years of parliamentary debate, the new Arts and Culture Promotion Act has been passed. more >
New Media Mentoring Scheme: an initiative of Arts Audiences
In this scheme, experts from a variety of organisations offer their services as mentors to arts organisations looking to build relationships with new and existing audiences online. more >
British Council and Arts Council England sign new Memorandum of Understanding
On 10 December 2009, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the British Council and Arts Council England. more >
Arts Council launches Troubles Archive
A new archive containing many of the key artistic works produced against the backdrop of the Troubles has officially been unveiled at the Ulster Museum. more >
Opening the arts door to disabled audiences
Artists and arts organisations around the country, already opening their doors to disabled audiences and gallery visitors, are profiled in a practical guide on the arts and disability, launched by Creative New Zealand in partnership with Arts Access Aotearoa on 4 December. more >
A peace corps for artists? Obama adviser shares insights with Australia’s arts community
One of America’s leading experts in arts education and artists working in communities , Eric Booth, is now in Australia to meet arts and political leaders. more >
A National Consultative Workshop on Intangible Cultural Heritage Policy
The Department of Arts and Culture invites media to the opening of a consultative workshop on the development of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) policy. more >
Audiences Wales launch two new training courses
Audiences Wales will be hosting two new training courses in 2010. more >
Culture Minister meets with representatives of the Internet industry
The meeting addressed policy reform measures in the field of intellectual property covered by the Draft Law on Sustainable Economy. Both the Ministry and industry representatives have agreed on the need to enhance Internet and develop online content.more >
Future of Gaelic
Scotland's new Cabinet Secretary for Education has set out his vision for how Scotland can create a new generation of Gaelic speakers. more >
La ministra de Cultura se reúne con representantes del sector de Internet
En el encuentro se han abordado las medidas de reforma normativa en materia de propiedad intelectual contempladas en el Anteproyecto de Ley de Economía Sostenible. Tanto el Ministerio como los representantes del sector han coincidido en la necesidad de potenciar Internet y desarrollar los contenidos en línea. more >
Leading international research agencies announce first “Digging into Data Challenge” competition winners
Eight international research teams have been awarded the first Digging into Data Challenge grants for projects that promote innovative humanities and social science research using large-scale data analysis. more >
Libraries must move with the times to win back public support and secure their future says Culture Minister Margaret Hodge
The public library service in England needs radical transformation and modernisation if it is to remain as relevant and popular in the 21st century as it was in the 19th and 20th centuries, Culture Minister Margaret Hodge said today. more >
Results of Turkmenistan’s development for 11 months of 2009 reviewed
Vice Premier M. Yazmuhammedova reported on the work done to implement the state policy in the sphere of culture and art and further improve the work of mass media in the country. The Vice Premier reported on the preparation of the programme of the festivities and cultural events to mark the coming holidays. more >
Scotland Week
First Minister Alex Salmond and External Affairs Minister Michael Russell are in Brussels today aiming to strengthen economic and cultural links with European partners. more >
Seoul City holds UCC contest: Streaming Seoul 2009
Seoul City is holding a UCC (User Created Content) contest with the theme of the ‘Story of Seoul on Earth' and an event of ‘Making a map of Seoul with people around the world' from Nov. 16 to Dec. 31, as part of its project to increase the world's awareness of Seoul. more >
Share your perspectives on Creative Scotland
Over the last two months, Creative Scotland’s online discussion forum has seen ideas around the creative practitioner, accessibility, participation and International discussed, contrasted, compared and challenged. more >
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