National Arts Agency News in May 2010
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Ministers of Culture of Latin America Signed the Salvador Declaration
Within the ‘Second Afrolatin and Caribbean Meeting’ that took place in Salvador (Brazil), authorities and representatives of Ministries and Culture Institutions from the region set out the agenda for the next 10 years. more >
Ministros de Cultura de Latinoamérica firmaron la Declaración de Salvador
En el marco del ‘II Encuentro Afrolatino y Caribeño’ que se realizó en Salvador (Brasil), autoridades y representantes de los Ministerios e Instituciones de Cultura de la región definieron la agenda a trabajar durante los próximos 10 años. more >
Rallying call to Scotland’s creative community
A 250 strong audience of artists, designers, filmmakers and individuals from across the artistic and creative spectrum gathered at the newly-refurbished Briggait in Glasgow today for the fourth Creative Scotland dialogue event. more >
Arts Council England responds to a £19 million reduction in funding from DCMS
Statement from Dame Liz Forgan, Chair of Arts Council England: "We all knew this year would be tough. We do not understand why we have received a higher percentage cut than other DCMS funded bodies..." more >
Arts Council wins top business award, offers to assist others
The Arts Council has offered to help other government agencies modernise and speed up their grants systems after it won the prestigious ICT Excellence award for the public service. more >
Song Cycles shows Indigenous musicians have a tough gig
The talent and quality may be there – and so is audience interest – but new research shows that only a fraction of the rewards and airplay is going to Indigenous musicians. more >
Take a partner - Arts audiences initiative
Ever wondered if arts organisations should recommend the work of other arts organisations to their own audiences, and what the best ways might be to do this? Arts Audiences wishes to run a pilot project from June – September 2010 to devise and monitor a small number of ways of doing this, to see what lessons we can learn, with a view to publishing the results. more >
Coscia presentó la Ley del Libro en el Senado
El secretario de Cultura de la Nación, Jorge Coscia, se reunió el martes 11 de mayo con los integrantes de las comisiones de Educación y Cultura, Economía Nacional e Inversión, y Presupuesto y Hacienda del Senado de la Nación para debatir el proyecto sobre la creación del Instituto Nacional del Libro Argentino (INLA). Del encuentro también participaron la jefa de Gabinete, Alejandra Blanco, y el director de Industrias Culturales, Rodolfo Hamawi. more >
Coscia presents the Book Law to the Senate
Jorge Coscia, Argentina’s Culture Secretary, met on Tuesday, 11 May, with the members of the Education and Culture, National Economy and Investment, and Budget and Treasury commissions of the National Senate to debate the bill to create the National Book Institute (INLA in Spanish). more >
Culture promoted as a tool for development
The project I + D, promoted by the Instituto Nacional de Cultura (INCAC) jointly with Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) and the Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI), aims at strengthening the capacity of interdisciplinary professionals with new tools for development and at increasing the capacity of the culture sector. more >
La Ministra de Cultura Paula Marcela Moreno presentó el III Congreso Iberoamericano de Cultura en España
El III Congreso Iberoamericano de Cultura, que se celebrará en Medellín del 1 al 4 de julio, y estará dedicado a ‘Las músicas de Iberoamérica del siglo XXI’ more >
Minister of Culture Paula Marcela Moreno launched the III Ibero-American Congress on Culture in Spain
The Congress will tackle the subject of ‘Ibero-American Musical Expressions in the XXI Century’. more >
Ministry to do Inventory of Jamaica's Cultural and Historical Heritage
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, has said her Ministry plans to undertake an inventory to determine aspects of Jamaica's cultural and historical heritage which can be exploited to yield benefits to the country. more >
Andrew Dixon’s first two months as Chief Executive Designate
Andrew Dixon, in his first two months in post as Creative Scotland’s Chief Executive Designate, will be travelling around Scotland meeting artists and organisations from the arts, creative industries and screen sectors. more >
Arts keynote speech
This is a transcript of the speech by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt at the Roundhouse in London on 19 May 2010. He talks about the role of arts and culture in society. more >
Creative New Zealand support for Pacific heritage arts
Workshops to help Pacific communities apply for funding to preserve their heritage arts – such as carving and weaving – will be held by Creative New Zealand during May and June. more >
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Statement of Intent 2010-2013
This document outlines the priorities of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage for the next three years. more >
NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman and Blue Star Families Chairman Kathy Roth-Douquet Announce the Launch of Blue Star Museums
More than 600 museums across America will offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer. more >
Northern Ireland's Music Sector encouraged to create New Work for London 2012 Cultural Olympiad
The PRS for Music Foundation and partners which include the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, today (Tuesday 18th May) launched an exciting new programme to place new music centre-stage of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. more >
Arts Council England responds to appointment of new Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport
Alan Davey, Chief Executive, Arts Council England said: “I welcome the appointment of Jeremy Hunt MP as Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. In his role as shadow culture secretary he has been a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for the arts and a thoughtful supporter of the work of the Arts Council. I look forward to building on the positive working relationship we have enjoyed with him. Speaking up for the arts within government is a vital role and his commitment and enthusiasm make him a great man for the job. more >
New Culture Secretary appointed
Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. more >
Address by the Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Lulu Xingwana MP, at the Budget Vote
The arts, culture and heritage portfolio seeks to bring government closer to the people and the people closer to us. more >
Arts and Older People Programme
The Arts Council is developing a pioneering new programme, in partnership with The Atlantic Philanthropies, to greatly extend opportunities for older people to engage with the arts. more >
ARTSpeak Pasifika 2010 - National forum for Pacific Arts Development
Creative New Zealand is inviting Pasifika artists from throughout New Zealand to attend a national Pacific arts development forum - ARTSpeak Pasifika - in Auckland on 25-26 June 2010. more >
President Mary McAleese "Books are the stepping stones to your best self."
President Mary McAleese announced Siobhán Parkinson as Laureate na nÓg, Ireland’s first laureate for children’s literature, presenting her with the Laureate na nÓg medal at a special event at the Arts Council. more >
Geeks open gateways for the arts
The Australia Council for the Arts has matched tech-savvy geeks with nine selected arts organisations to help them explore a new world of digital possibilities. more >
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