Publications in September 2010
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Status of the Artist in Canada, an Update on the 30th Anniversary of the UNESCO Recommendation Concerning the Status of the Artist
Status of the Artist was first used in a process launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization that culminated in 1980 in Belgrade, when the General Conference adopted the Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist. The 2010 Update was written by Garry Neil and published by the Canadian Conference of the Arts. more >
Study on the contribution of culture to local and regional development – Evidence from the Structural Funds
Culture is recognised as an important factor for economic development and the attractiveness of European regions and cities. However, the many other ways that culture is contributing to EU cohesion and regional policy are still largely unknown. more >
What's special? Opera, dance and music education for and with people with special needs across Europe
Integration of people with special needs- a key issue for our societies, and an inspiring challenge for opera and dance! more >
Strengthening the system of governance for culture in developing countries (EU/UNESCO) : fact sheet
This factsheet provides details of the two-year joint EU/UNESCO programme aiming to strengthen the system of governance for culture in the beneficiary countries through specific technical assistance missions. more >
The Creative Economy and Culture at the Heart of Innovation Policy
The creative economy and culture have emerged as an important element in regional competitiveness and innovation activities. This can be seen in the strategies and programmes of the European Union as well as Finland’s national strategies and programmes and as practical measures. more >
The future of cultural policy – a future for the EU?
Representatives from the cultural sector, whether working for NGOs, public institutions or creative and cultural industries are commonly interested in the potential of culture to contribute to cross cultural understanding, to a new economic dynamic, to socially responsible societies which value imagination and creativity. more >
Culture & Creative Industries Germany, Monitoring Report 2010
New Monitoring Report commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. more >
Music & Copyright
This book provides a more in-depth analysis of key copyright issues that those in the music industry face in their day-to-day operations. It contains lots of practical information, references to other useful resources and relevant examples. more >
Canada Council for the Arts Annual Report 2009-10
Ottawa, September 29, 2010 – The Canada Council for the Arts awarded over $158 million in grants, payments, fellowships and prizes last year, it announced today in its 2009-10 Annual Report. The funds supported the creation, production and dissemination of art that instills a sense of identity and inspiration for Canadians. more >
Cultural Trends: Volume 19 Issue 3
Cultural Trends: Volume 19 Issue 3 is now available online at informaworld. more >
Cultural Diversity and the Arts: Language and Meanings
The Arts Council today announced a new policy and strategy for Cultural Diversity and the Arts, and launched a pamphlet, Cultural Diversity and the Arts: Language and Meanings. more >
The Arts Council announces new policy on Cultural Diversity
The Arts Council today announced a new policy and strategy for Cultural Diversity and the Arts, and launched a pamphlet, Cultural Diversity and the Arts: Language and Meanings. more >
Making Culture Accessible
This study is a general overview of existing legal and policy frameworks in Europe, covering access to and participation in cultural life, cultural provision and cultural rights. more >
External evaluation of Artist Links England-Brazil
The Artists Links England - Brazil programme aimed to achieve an improvement in international opportunities and connections for artists living and working in England as well as increased resources for international exchanges, collaborations and co-productions and strengthened relationships with other national and international agencies. more >
World Giving Index
The “World Giving Index” is the first report of its kind looking at charitable behaviour across the world. Using data from Gallup’s Worldview World Poll CAF looked at three different types of charitable behaviour – giving money, giving time and helping a stranger and used the results to produce the “World Giving Index”. more >
Cultural Bloggers Interviewed
Cultural blogging is not (yet) a well-known category within the blogosphere and LabforCulture wanted to find out more. Who blogs? What are they blogging about? Which audiences and communities are being engaged? What are the economic models and how sustainable are they? These are some of the questions that are explored in the new Cultural Bloggers Interviewed publication. more >
Developing Progression Routes for Young South Asian (Kathak and Bharatanatyam) Dancers
The Centre for Advanced Training in South Asian and Contemporary Dance (CAT) was recently resourced by the Government’s Department for Children Schools and Families Music and Dance Scheme to commission research into the development of progression routes for young Kathak and Bharatanatyam dancers. more >
International visas and taxation: a guide for performing arts organisations in Australia and New Zealand
Each year hundreds of Australian and New Zealand artists perform overseas. This guide helps navigate the sometimes complex processes surrounding visas, work permits and taxes when preparing to tour internationally. more >
The Qualities of Quality: Understanding Excellence in Arts Education
This report from Harvard University’s “Project Zero” explores the “complex factors, actors, and settings that must be aligned to achieve quality in arts education”. The report argues that, while “access to arts learning experiences remains a critical national challenge”, there is also a significant challenge in ensuring that arts education opportunities are of high quality. more >
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