National Arts Agency News in January 2010
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Six new faces
The Swiss Federal Council has appointed six new members to Pro Helvetia’s Board of Trustees. more >
Culture Minister sets out the cultural objectives of the EU Presidency in order to position culture as a factor for European social and economic development
The Minister of Culture, Angeles Gonzalez-Sinde, appeared today before the Committee on Culture of the European Parliament to present the main lines of action of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union in the cultural sphere, which focuses primarily on three priority areas: nurturing cultural potential in order to build local and regional areas, culture as a factor strengthening economic growth and social cohesion, and develop and disseminate digital cultural content.
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Historic Places Trust review announced
Preliminary findings of the 2009 review of the New Zealand Historic Places Act will help to focus the Historic Places Trust on its significant regulatory responsibilities while providing opportunities for more effective advocacy in local communities, Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today. more >
La ministra de Cultura fija el objetivo cultural de la Presidencia Europea en potenciar la cultura como factor de desarrollo europeo, social y económico
La ministra de Cultura, Ángeles González-Sinde, ha comparecido hoy ante la Comisión de Cultura del Parlamento Europeo para presentar las principales líneas de actuación de la Presidencia Española de la Unión Europea en el ámbito cultural y que se centran, fundamentalmente, en tres ejes prioritarios: aprovechar el potencial cultural con vistas al desarrollo local y regional; consolidar la cultura como factor de crecimiento economico y de cohesión social; y desarrollar y difundir los contenidos culturales de carácter digital. more >
Philippines: 2010 ASEAN Cultural Capital
The Philippines has been recognized as the ‘cultural capital’ of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2010 and 2011. It is the first country to be given this distinction in the 10-member association of countries in the region. more >
The European Commission gives green light to the Spanish system of aid to the movies
The European Commission today adopted at the regular meeting of the College held in Brussels, File 587/2009, concerning aid to cinematographic and audiovisual sector in Spain.
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Traditional Korean music DVDs for overseas audiences
Institutions or organizations overseas dedicated to Korean studies can order a free DVD-set on Korean traditional music from the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage. more >
Yugar takes up her post as Minister of Culture
The newly appointed cultural authority took part in an ancestral Andean ceremony carried out by amautas orureños who wished her success in this new enterprise, when taking up her post as Minister of Culture. more >
Yugar toma posesión de su despacho
La nueva autoridad cultural durante la posesión de su Despacho fue parte de una Ceremonia Ancestral Andina a cargo de amautas orureños que le auguran éxito en sus funciones. more >
Bilateral discussions were held between the South African Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Lulu Xingwana and the French Minister of Culture and Communication, Mr Frédéric Mitterand in Cannes, France
The meeting took place during the annual three-day international music market, MIDEM, where South Africa participated as country of honour, with special recognition given to South African music and artists. more >
Breaking of ground ceremony marks exciting step in new £17.56M MAC Centre
An official breaking of ground ceremony took place today (Thursday 21 January 2010) to mark the start of construction work on Belfast’s new £17.56 million MAC arts centre. more >
La Comisión Europea da luz verde al sistema español de ayudas al cine
La Comisión Europea ha aprobado hoy en la reunión ordinaria del Colegio de Comisarios celebrada en Bruselas, el Expediente 587/2009, relativo a las Ayudas a la actividad cinematográfica y audiovisual en España. more >
New arts jobs for young people
Over 200 theatre and performing arts apprenticeships across London and Essex were announced by Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw today. more >
Report on the traditional arts
Young Scots seeking to improve their skills in traditional music or dance may get the opportunity to be mentored by a master exponent of the art. That is one of the recommendations of the Traditional Arts Working Group report, published today (Sunday), that explores the cultural legacy of Scotland's past as reflected in traditional art forms. more >
UK to put forward ‘fewer and fitter’ places for future UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
A competition to find more cultural and natural heritage places of global importance , which are fit to become future UK World Heritage Sites, was launched today by Culture Minister Margaret Hodge. more >
Wales Arts International host Wales Reception at Showcase Scotland 2010
Showcase Scotland is hosting its 11th annual event during Celtic Connections 2010. Wales Arts International is hosting the Wales Reception at Showcase Scotland 2010, which will include performances from Lleuwen Steffan and Gwenan Gibbard. more >
£1 million Amb:IT:ous start for Arts Organisations
Fifty-five Arts organisation have been accepted onto the Scottish Arts Council’s £1million Ambition Scotland programme. more >
Review launched into protocols for artists working with children
One year after releasing protocols for artists working with children, the Australia Council for the Arts is now reviewing their effectiveness in protecting the rights of children and their impact on the creation, exhibition and distribution of art work involving children. more >
Arts Council England announces final member of new national leadership team
Arts Council England has announced the appointment of Jim Tough as Area Executive Director, North. more >
Arts and technology Co-Create new ideas for learning
Ten arts organisations have been offered up to £30,000 each to develop innovative approaches to learning through Glow, thanks to a dynamic partnership project between Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) and the Scottish Arts Council. more >
Arts Council invests in building arts infrastructure
Every person living in Northern Ireland now has access to a dedicated arts facility in their region thanks to an investment of £33 million by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. more >
Confidence in Scottish Culture
Scotland's cultural scene would see positive benefit if Holyrood was given increased responsibilities, a discussion event at the Celtic Connections festival has been told. more >
Creative Scotland event
Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop hosted the third Creative Scotland dialogue event in Dumfries today. These quarterly events are intended to update members of the artistic and creative community on ongoing progress towards the establishment of Creative Scotland and to hear their views on the new organisation. more >
Diagnostic workshop course on the need for teaching resources in museums
The Ministry of Culture, together with the Centro León and the Instituto Latinoamericano de Museos (ILAM), began on Tuesday a workshop course, Diagnostics on the need for teaching resources in museums, which will train participants to identify needs in implementation of teaching resources in museums and also to select which ones should receive priority for users. more >
Imparten curso-taller Diagnóstico sobre las necesidades de recursos didácticos en los museos
La Secretaría de Estado de Cultura, conjuntamente con el Centro León y el Instituto Latinoamericano de Museos (ILAM), inició este martes el curso taller, Diagnostico sobre la necesidades de recursos didácticos en los museos, que capacitará a los participantes para detectar las necesidades en la implementación de recursos didácticos en sus museos y poder seleccionar además cuales de ellos deben tener prioridad para una oportuna atención de los usuarios. more >
La ministra de Cultura presenta en Bruselas la agenda cultural de la Presidencia Española de la Unión Europea
La ministra de Cultura, Ángeles González-Sinde, ha presentado hoy en la sede del Consejo Europeo en Bruselas la amplia agenda cultural que se desarrollará durante los seis meses de la Presidencia Española de la Unión Europea. El objetivo es mostrar la valiosa y plural herencia cultural de España y conectarla con la modernidad y la innovación. more >
NEA Jazz Masters Award ceremony and concert to be heard worldwide
This year's NEA Jazz Masters award ceremony and concert will have unprecedented reach--the program will be heard on terrestrial and satellite radio as well as online. more >
Provisional 2010/11 arts budget announced
Following the proposed budget announcement made on Monday 11th January by the Finance Minister of a £367 million budget cut across the government departments in April 2010, the Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure, Nelson McCausland, has indicated that the Arts Council should plan for a budget cut of approximately £1.1 million in 2010/11. more >
The Culture Minister presented in Brussels the cultural agenda of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union
The Minister of Culture, Angeles Gonzalez-Sinde, presented today at the headquarters of the European Council in Brussels a broad cultural agenda to be developed during the six months of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union. The aim is to show the valuable and diverse cultural heritage of Spain, connected with modernity and innovation. more >
The search is on to find the UK's favourite Lottery-funded projects
TV favourite, Sally Lindsay, is calling on the people of Wales to nominate their favourite Lottery-funded project in The National Lottery Awards 2010. more >
LIVE! Singapore, a new global performing arts exchange
LIVE! Singapore will be held from 8 to 11 June 2010 alongside the Singapore Arts Festival and is expected to draw over 1500 international delegates. more >
JUMP into a new mentoring program for young artists
JUMP is the first program of its kind to support young artists anywhere in Australia to work with industry leaders across a wide range of artforms. more >
State of the Arts - The Conference for the Arts
Over 500 leading artists, entrepreneurs, cultural leaders and policy makers will meet today (14 January 2010) to discuss the future of the arts in England. more >
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