Publications in January 2009
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D'Art report: Arts and ecological sustainability
This report provides excellent examples of good practice in supporting artists or arts organisations with creative and practical responses to ecological concerns. more >
The New New Deal 2009: Public Service Jobs for Artists?
Article: A whole flock of bright ideas for public-service employment of artists is careening through the Zeitgeist, attracted by that irresistible combination of ingredients: high unemployment, a boundless supply of artistic and social imagination and the intoxicating prospect of a progressive government in Washington. more >
National Endowment for the Arts: A History 1965-2008
This publication documents the agency's major activities since its creation by the United States Congress in 1965. more >
Framework for the Welfare of Animals Presented in the Arts
The Arts Council presents a new document on animal welfare in the arts. The document, mindful of applicable legislation and good practice, strives to ensure that the welfare needs of all such animals are met. It sets forth policy, creates obligations, and provides information and guidance to entities featuring animals in their arts activities who seek funding from the Arts Council. more >
The Recession & The Arts: The Impact of the Economic Downturn on Nonprofit Cultural Groups in New York City
The most recent survey from Alliance for the Arts shows that arts groups of all sizes and disciplines are reducing their budgets, planning to lay off employees and cutting programs as a result of the economic crisis. more >
Report on public policies for the performing arts
The document aims to foster a new approach to state policy for the performing arts and involves recommendations regarding the governance of cultural policy, the streamlining of existing forms of support and the enhancement of mobility of artists and works. more >
ARS BALTICA contribution to the BSR strategy
Cultural operators and policy representatives in the cultural field in the Baltic Sea Region have contributed to ensure the essential impact of art and culture on building the Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, would meet the DG Regio support. more >
African Journal of History and Culture
The African Journal of History and Culture (AJHC) is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal published that will be monthly by Academic Journals. more >
Art for art's sake: a qualitative study exploring the facilitation of creativity within disability services
This qualitative study focuses on how creativity is facilitated within a range of creative art services for adults with disabilities. more >
European Cultural Capital Report 2
Edited by Robert Palmer and Greg Richards, this report is the second in a series of updates to the original Palmer Report, which was produced for the European Commission in 2004. It aims to provide essential information for those organising, implementing and evaluating the ECOC. more >
The impact of culture on tourism
The Impact of Culture on Tourism examines the growing relationship between tourism and culture, and the way in which they have together become major drivers of destination attractiveness and competitiveness. more >
Arts & the Economy: Using arts and culture to stimulate state economic development
Arts and culture are important to state economies. Arts and culture-related industries, also known as 'creative industries,' provide direct economic benefits to states and communities. more >
Philanthropy and the Arts
Philanthropy and the Arts. An overview of recent developments in philanthropy with particular reference to Philanthropy and the Arts in Northern Ireland. This report was commissioned by Arts & Business Northern Ireland more >
Taking Part in Scotland 2008 – Full Report
Taking Part in Scotland 2008 was carried out in 2008 with around five thousand adults living in Scotland. The survey measures levels of attendance and participation in a wide range of arts and cultural events. more >
Using Arts and Culture to Stimulate State Economic Development
The report, Using Arts and Culture to Stimulate State Economic Development provides examples from states across the country to help governors incorporate the arts and culture into their long-term economic development strategies. more >
Major initiatives and achievements in the year 2008
The mandate of Ministry of Culture is to preserve and promote all forms of art and culture. Along with programmes for the preservation of India’s ancient heritage, the activities of the Ministry encourage and disseminate the variety of contemporary creative arts as well. more >
Impacts 08 reports and seminars section expanded
Three new reports are now available to download from the Impacts 08 Reports and Seminars section. more >
The UNESCO Courrier: sixty years of views on the world (2008 - n°10)
The UNESCO Courier is celebrating its 60th anniversary. An opportunity to explore the present while looking back at the past. A way, also, to highlight some developments in how we view and think about the world - each paper refers to an article from a back issue of the magazine. more >
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