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January 2012
Europe's Foreign Cultural Relations
Cultural relations are the glue that holds alliances together. The geopolitics of the 21st century
mean we need to see a revival of cultural diplomacy.
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The Perilous Life of Symphony Orchestras, Artistic Triumphs and Economic Challenges
Stanford Emeritus Professor Robert J. Flanagan‘s book, The Perilous Life of Symphony Orchestras, Artistic Triumphs and Economic Challenges, was just released from Yale University Press and will be of interest to anyone working in, volunteering for, or listening to orchestras. more >
The Influence of Culture on Economic Development in Solomon Islands: A Political-Economy Perspective
Recent economic policy writing about Solomon Islands has frequently attributed slow development progress to the ‘wantok system’ and its incompatibility with the delivery of the political and administrative functions required of a modern state (Fukuyama 2008; Duncan 2010; Duncan and Nakagawa 2007; Hughes 2004; ADB 2010; Gay 2009). more >
In Pursuit of Cultural Dialogue - A Short and Incomplete History of the European Cultural Foundation UK
After some fifty years of existence, the European Cultural Foundation UK Committee (ECF UK) decided to mark the occasion with the publication of a brief record of its history, achievements, failures and diversions along the way. more >
Cultural Tourism: A How-To Guide
This guide has been published as part of the Arts Audiences: Build your Audience scheme 2011, which
focused on cultural tourism by providing the services of marketing consultant Annette Nugent to two arts
organisations for particular cultural tourism audience development initiatives. This guide complements that
work by providing information on the tourism sector and practical approaches for including visitors in your
audience development strategies.
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Arts Management - 50th Anniversary Issue
In February 1962, before there was a National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Management published its first issue, a modest four-pager in small type, all copy and no pictures. more >
Improving the Assessment of Student Learning in the Arts: State of the Field and Recommendations
As the field of educational assessment advances, and as alternatives to standardized tests emerge, the tools used to evaluate student learning, such as portfolio reviews, are beginning to gain greater currency. more >
February 2012
Summary report - Opening up a new world: Public libraries connecting housebound people to the networked nation
This publication is a summary of the MLA's full Opening up a new world: Public libraries connecting housebound people to the networked nation report commissioned by Arts Council England which assumed some of the functions of the MLA on 1 October 2012 following its closure. more >
Craft in an Age of Change
A report confirms that Scotland’s craft makers continue to be optimistic and adaptable, working within a sector that, while changing, remains healthy, robust and contributes income of £70 million to the Scottish economy. more >
Conference Statement: Cultural Governance: from challenges to changes
A small number of high-ranking policy makers, leading thinkers and practitioners in the cultural sector gathered for 1½ days of reflection in Bled, Slovenia (11-12 November 2011), devoted to the ideas and practices involved in responsible cultural policy making, and especially the role of the state in ‘cultural governance’. more >
The Lifespan for Copyright of Audiovisual Works
This IRIS plus examines, in relation to the various relevant scenarios, when copyright protection for films and audiovisual works ends, focusing in particular on two of the world’s most economically powerful audiovisual markets: Europe and the USA. more >
Call for Papers: "Beyond the Creative City"
The point of departure for this special issue is the politically prevalent but heavily critiqued trend for cities to participate in an international race for ‘hip’ promotional identities and economic competitiveness through investing in flagship architectural projects and building districts to attract mobile creative talent. more >
Call for submissions: Cultural Mapping as Cultural Inquiry
Cultural mapping, which spans many academic disciplines and methodologies, is informed by the observation that cultural phenomena are distributed spatially and that people experience the symbolic resources of their communities in spatial terms. more >
March 2012
A Survey of Artists' Income from a Gender Perspective
Part of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee’s remit is to keep watch on artists’ financial and social conditions and to monitor policy developments and the implementation of social security systems as they relate to artistic activity. more >
For the love of local cultural heritage. Report of the local museums committee.
The final report examines the local museum field based on a statistical survey conducted during the spring and summer of 2011. According to it, there are 730 local and home district museums managed by local authorities, associations and foundations which do not receive government subsidies. more >
Connect with business
For more than 10 years AbaF has been connecting the arts and business and advising on how to find a ‘good fit’ partner and build sustainable relationships. more >
Ins & outs. A field analysis of the performing arts in Flanders
Several years after the publication of Metamorphoses. Performing Arts in Flanders since 1993, this new edition of VTi’s field analysis shows how the world of performing arts has continued to evolve since 2005 more >
Review of Private Sector Support for the Arts 2011
The Australian Government recognises the importance of private sector support to promote both the sustainability and growth of the arts and cultural sector. more >
Report of the 2011 Thinker in Residence: Unlocking Creativity
Unlocking Creativity was the Commissioner’s inaugural Thinker in Residence program. It turned a spotlight on the role of creativity, culture and education in improving the wellbeing of children and young people in Western Australia. more >
UNESCO 2011
2011 has presented as many opportunities as challenges – to Member States and to UNESCO. more >
Arts and Culture in Australia: A Statistical Overview, 2011
Arts and Culture in Australia: A Statistical Overview, 2011 (cat. no. 4172.0), also known as the Arts and Culture Compendium, was updated mid-December 2011. more >
Tuvalu - Cultural Mapping, Planning and Policy
A cultural mapping, planning and policy (CMPP) exercise was undertaken in Tuvalu, from September to November 2010. more >
Call for Papers: Events and Festivals Research Methods and Trends
A Special Issue of the International Journal of Event and Festival Management. more >
Going Further: The National Strategy for Scotland’s Museums and Galleries
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop will today unveil a pioneering strategy that connects Scotland’s entire network of museums and galleries in a drive for greater collaboration, innovation and creativity. more >
The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth: Findings from Four Longitudinal Studies
At-risk students who have access to the arts in or out of school also tend to have better academic results, better workforce opportunities, and more civic engagement, according to a new NEA report, The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth: Findings from Four Longitudinal Studies. The study reports these and other positive outcomes associated with high levels of arts exposure for youth of low socioeconomic status. more >
April 2012
New NEA research report shows potential benefits of arts education for at-risk youth
At-risk students who have access to the arts in or out of school also tend to have better academic results, better workforce opportunities, and more civic engagement, according to a new NEA report, The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth: Findings from Four Longitudinal Studies. The study reports these and other positive outcomes associated with high levels of arts exposure for youth of low socioeconomic status. more >
Linking the Arts to Environment and Sustainable Development Issues
In 2010, ASEF commissioned research to investigate good practices connecting the arts to initiatives tackling environmental sustainability issues in a number of Asian countries. Titled Linking the Arts to Environment and Sustainable Development Issues, the research project aimed to carefully document case studies that can not only provide inspiration for networking and collaboration between Asia and Europe in this area but also aid policy making and planning. more >
Arts Education in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools: 1999-2000 and 2009-10
This report presents selected findings from a congressionally mandated study on arts education in public K–12 schools. more >
A Night Less Ordinary evaluation report published
Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have today (05 April 2012) published a report in to the A Night Less Ordinary (ANLO) scheme which ran from February 2009 until March 2011. more >
The Role of Arts Education in Enhancing School Attractiveness – Literature Review
This paper summarises the conclusions of existing research literature on the impact of the arts on school attractiveness and students’ engagement with school. more >
2011 Stakeholder research report
Arts Council England introduced the regular Stakeholder focus survey in 2009, as part of our public value work, helping us to strengthen our relationships with the public and other stakeholders and to support our mission to bring great art to everyone. more >
Report on the Access of Young People to Culture in Ibero-America
Interarts and the Proyecta Cultura network have just released a report entitled Acceso de los jóvenes a la cultura en Iberoamérica: Tendencias, obstáculos y experiencias (“Access of Young People to Culture in Ibero-America: Trends, Obstacles and Experiencies”), which results from a research project undertaken in 12 Ibero-American countries in 2011. more >
Proyecta Cultura: 'Informe sobre el acceso de los jóvenes a la cultura en Iberoamérica
Con el apoyo de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID), Interarts coordina el proyecto “Inclusión social de jóvenes en riesgo de marginalización y fortalecimiento de las redes de capacitación de jóvenes profesionales del sector cultural en Iberoamérica”. more >
May 2012
Creative Partnerships
‘Creative Partnerships’ is a guide for arts and cultural organisations in Northern Ireland to building international partnerships and accessing European funding more >
Measuring the economic benefits of arts and culture
The report aims to provide arts and cultural organisations with guidance about undertaking or commissioning studies into the economic benefits of their work, and the information needed to apply research methodologies in appropriate and consistent ways. more >
Mobility & Touring in East Africa
Art Moves Africa (AMA) proudly presents « Mobility &Touring in East Africa », a research commissioned in 2011 and implemented by Hildegard Kiel on the performing arts sector in East Africa. more >
Cultural production and activity in Egypt
How does art react to political change? The latest issue of Passages reports on how the recent revolution has impacted on the life and work of artists in Egypt. Read about street art, reactions by foreign cultural institutes in Cairo, and why this is already the second Arab spring. more >
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