Publications in June 2009
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D'Art report: Global financial crisis and recession: Impact on the arts
The aim of the report is to consolidate the collective expertise of IFACCA members as quickly as possible in order to help members respond to the downturn in a timely and informed way. more >
D'Art report: Major performing arts organisations: A Review of the Issues for Funding Agencies
This report brings together the three elements of the research project on the major performing arts sector: the 2006 D’Art question, the 2007 survey and the 2008 mini-summit. more >
Cultural Indicators for New Zealand, 2009
Cultural Indicators for New Zealand, 2009 is one report in a series produced by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, as part of the Cultural Statistics Programme. more >
The future of museums and libraries: a discussion guide
The result of a two-day meeting in which a diverse group of colleagues came together to share and debate, this guide is designed to provide a structure for future discussion among museum and library professionals, policy makers, funders, users, researchers, and partners. more >
The Future of Reading: a public value project
The Future of Reading was a research project to engage people in a debate about the role and value of reading, and how it can best be encouraged in a digital age. more >
Beyond Guarding Ground - the case for a National Indigenous Cultural Authority
In the past 20 years Indigenous Australians have called for greater recognition of Indigenous cultural and intellectual property rights. more >
Yearbook of theatre and dance in French-speaking Switzerland
The yearbook entitled «Annuaire romand du spectacle» has been redesigned. This year, the entries include not only 200 cultural centres, 90 festivals, 250 theatre groups, 70 dance companies and 300 stage-related professions, but also, for the first time, an introduction to 200 actors and 70 choreographers and stage directors. more >
Proposals for Cultural Diversity 2030
These proposals were collaboratively developed by 50 young professionals on culture from 34 countries, each active members of civil society during the U40-World Forum (12-14 June 2009). more >
Cultural Administration Manual for Promoters and Administrators
Enrique González Carré and Diana Guerra Chirinos have written Manual de gestión cultural para promotores y gestores. Its goal is to educate cultural administrators. more >
Manual de gestión cultural para promotores y gestores
Enrique González Carré y Diana Guerra Chirinos han publicado Manual de gestión cultural para promotores y gestores. Un texto dedicado a la formación de gestores culturales. more >
A case study of career development in the dance industry: Australia's SCOPE initiative
Unlike much of the work in the field that concentrates on organization career development and knowledge management, this paper takes an industry sector perspective. more >
Tax - Creating a Sustainable Arts Industry
This, the third report in a series, concludes with 47 recommendations, some of which suggest tax reforms and others outline practical strategies to assist the arts. This report also details a survey conducted to ascertain opinions, awareness and attitudes to taxation and potential reforms. more >
Digital Britain - Final Report
The Government published The Digital Britain Report, its strategic vision for ensuring that the UK is at the leading edge of the global digital economy. more >
EVE - electronic platform
EVE - the electronic platform containing results of projects financed through programmes managed by the European Commission in the fields of Education, Training, Culture, Youth and Citizenship more >
On-the-Move cultural mobility information service re-launches
Thanks to new support, during 2009 all OTM subscribers will receive a regular newsletter with selected international mobility opportunities and the news section will be updated frequently. more >
A new cultural utopia in motion ? An essay on a different vision of cultural action in Europe
The latest book by Jean Hurstel entitled "Une nouvelle utopie culturelle en marche?" has just been edited at Editions de L'Attribut. more >
Une nouvelle utopie culturelle en marche ? Essai sur une autre vision de l'action culturelle en Europe
Incontestablement en fin de cycle, l’édifice culturel français, essentiellement basé sur l’offre artistique, vacille sous les coups de boutoir de la politique conduite en France depuis mai 2007. Cinquante après la création du ministère de la Culture, le souffle utopique initié par André Malraux est retombé. more >
Intercultural dialogue on campus
Modern societies are inconceivable as isolated and mono-cultural entities. The interaction of various cultures is not only a fact of life for most Europeans, it also enriches our societies. more >
Arts Participation 2008: highlights from a National Survey
Arts Participation 2008: Highlights from a National Survey features top findings from the 2008 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts, the nation’s largest and most representative periodic study of adult participation in arts events and activities, conducted by the NEA in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau. more >
Report on the culture and creative industries in Germany
Germany's Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology has recently presented a report that analyses the weight of the sector in the overall German economy, including a segmentation of the creative sector according to different types of companies and a harmonised basic model for the definition and classification of the sector. It also presents a set of policy recommendations. more >
Declaration from the CBSS' 15th Ministerial Session
The declaration from the CBSS' 15th Ministerial Session which took place in Elsinore 3-4 June 2009 is now available. The Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) was attended by Ministers from almost all Member States and the Vice-President of the European Commission. more >
Return of cultural objects: the Athens conference
The 'Return of cultural objects: the Athens conference' recently oublished by MUSEUM International includes case studies, a discussion on ethical and legal aspects of returning cultural objects, information with regard to mediation and cultural diplomacy, international cooperation and research. more >
Arts Council of Wales Spring 2009 newsletter
The recently published findings of the 2008 Welsh Omnibus Survey show that more people than ever before are attending, and taking part in, arts activity. And as this Newsletter proves, there’s an incredible variety of astonishing arts activity across Wales for people to get involved with. more >
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