National Arts Agency News in August 2010
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Bill to streamline Creative New Zealand passes first reading
A bill which will streamline the governance of Creative New Zealand, improving its effectiveness and freeing up resources, passed its first reading in the House last night by a unanimous vote. more >
Engaging with Architecture Scheme
The Arts Council and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government have launched a new scheme with the purpose of engaging the public with architecture. more >
Regional artists earn less – but love the life
Australians are showing an unprecedented love of the arts, but our artists remain amongst the lowest paid in our society – especially in regional Australia. more >
Santos Castro, new General Director of Policy and Cultural Industries
The Council of Ministers, on advice from the Minister of Culture, Ángeles González-Sinde, today approved the appointment of Santos Castro Fernandez as General Director of Policy and Cultural Industries. more >
Santos Castro, nuevo director general de Política e Industrias Culturales
El Consejo de Ministros, a propuesta de la ministra de Cultura, Ángeles González-Sinde, ha aprobado hoy el nombramiento de Santos Castro Fernández como director general de Política e Industrias Culturales. more >
Touring and Dissemination of Work Scheme – 2011 (Strand 2)
The Arts Council are delighted to announce a new scheme for supporting the touring and dissemination of work in all art disciplines. The principal purpose of the scheme is to ensure that audiences throughout the country have access to high quality arts experiences. more >
taking part
The Taking Part Survey collects data on many aspects of leisure, culture and sport in England, as well as an in-depth range of socio-demographic information on respondents. more >
Investment delivers for visual artists
A $90 million investment in the visual arts and craft sector has delivered significant benefits to individual artists and arts organisations, according to a report released today by the Australia Council for the Arts. more >
Shirley Thomson, a passionate advocate for the arts
The Canada Council for the Arts is deeply saddened by the death of Shirley Thomson. more >
UK’s first recycled theatre opens in Southwark
A Southwark playground has become host to the UK's first fully-functioning theatre made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials. more >
A New Perspective
Arts Council Wales launches new website. more >
Arts Council Scheme Highlights Artistic ACES
A new scheme aimed at identifying and supporting future artistic champions is launched today by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. more >
Inquiry into The Funding of the Arts and Heritage launches
Last week the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee announced an inquiry into The Funding of the Arts and Heritage. more >
Tough times, difficult decisions, fresh thinking
The threat of cuts dominates the entire debate about culture, but I remain optimistic that we will be able to handle any reduction in spending that comes our way. more >
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