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D'Art report: The Independence of Government Arts Funding: A Review
The degree of independence that governments afford arts support is a universal concern. more >
Contemporary Inuit Arts in Canada (Fact Sheet)
Published by the Canada Council for the Arts, this brief fact sheet notes that there is a rich tradition of creativity and artistic ability in Inuit communities, with many artists blending “traditional knowledge with modern-day techniques”. more >
Do it yourself: cultural and creative self-employment in hard times
A New Deal of the Mind Report prepared for the Arts Council England (July 2009). The report provides research and analysis to inform Arts Council England’s thinking about the recession and its impact on employment in the arts and culture. more >
Museums, libraries, and 21st century skills
This report outlines a vision for the role of libraries and museums in the national dialogue around learning and 21st century skills and includes case studies of innovative audience engagement and 21st century skills practices from across the country. more >
Adjust your view: developing multicultural audiences for the arts - a toolkit
Multicultural marketing is not rocket science. But it is complex and needs passion, commitment and a willingness to learn. more >
Research into the living and working conditions of artists in Ireland
A detailed context paper addressing the definition of artists, the research rationale, existing data in Ireland, the regulatory and support environment, the changing environment for artists, and a summary of key research issues in preparation for a jointly commissioned research into artists' living and working conditions on an all island basis. more >
The Wow Factor: Global Research Compendium on the Impact of the Arts in Education is now available in Spanish
Octaedro Publishers recently launched El factor ¡WUAU! El papel de las artes en educación, written by Anne Bamford as a result of the analysis of the answers of a D’Art question on arts and education released in April 2005. more >
The Wow Factor: Global Research Compendium on the Impact of the Arts in Education ya se encuentra disponible en español
La editorial Octaedro de España publicó recientemente el libro El factor ¡WUAU! El papel de las artes en educación, escrito por Anne Bamford como resultado de una pregunta D’Art sobre educación artística que circuló en abril de 2005. more >
Arts Council of Northern Ireland Annual Review 2008 : 2009
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has published their annual report for 2008 to 2009 and it is now available for download in pdf format. more >
Cultural Indicators Report for New Zealand 2009
New research shows that almost three quarters of those surveyed think that culture and cultural activities are very, extremely or critically important to our sense of national identity. more >
Journal of Arts Management, Law and Society, Volume 39, Number 2
Volume 39 Number 2 / Summer 2009 of The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society is now available. more >
Nigerian Arts and Culture Directory (NACD) Newsletter
January to April 2009 online editions of the Nigerian Arts and Culture Directory (NACD) Newsletter are now available for download. more >
Soft Innovation
Over the past three years NESTA has published a series of reports documenting the extent of innovative activities in the UK that are 'hidden' from the traditional metrics used by policymakers. more >
The Impact of Culture on Creativity
A KEA study carried out for the European Commission reveals the contribution of “culture-based creativity” to innovation. more >
Brussels Declaration by artists and culturals professionals and entrepreneurs
The objective of this meeting was to facilitate a dialogue concerning current and future issues of cultural cooperation, the importance of the cultural sector for the consolidation of a knowledge-based society and a creative economy, based on the needs and expectations of professionals from ACP countries and on the priority guidelines needed for programmes of cultural cooperation between ACP countries and the European Union. more >
Evolution and creation: Australia's funding bodies
Our funding bodies are designed for the mass scale and based on the idea that culture comes from a relatively small number of large places, yet as Marcus Westbury argues, the dominant trend of our era is that culture is diversifying and moving away from this model. more >
Expressive Lives
From the exhibitions we visit, to the videos we watch and make, to the clothes we wear; the choices we take about what culture to consume and what we create help us connect with others who share our opinions, ideas and beliefs. more >
Edition No. 4, journal Pensamiento Iberoamericano: Cultural Diversity’s Power
Ibero-America’s cultural diversity is undeniable. But, does diversity have power? more >
Número 4 de la revista Pensamiento Iberoamericano: el poder de la diversidad cultural
La diversidad cultural de Iberoamérica es innegable. Pero ¿tiene poder la diversidad? more >
Catalyst for Change: LSTA grants to state program and the transformation of libraries services to the public
The IMLS report claims that libraries are a vital community resource in the information age. more >
Partnership for a Nation of Learners: Joining Forces, Creating Value
Discover the Art of Partnering with a New Publication from IMLS and CPB. more >
Proyecta Iberoamérica
The Organisation of Iberoamerican States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI) has recently presented a newsletter entitled Proyecta Iberoamérica. more >
Proyecta Iberoamérica boletín
La Organización de Estados Iberoamericano para la educación, la ciencia y la cultura (OEI) presenten una nova boletín demuestrando el trabajo de la OEI. more >
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