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Report on Export and Internationalisation Strategies for the Cultural and Creative Industries
This report, commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Education and Culture, lists approximately 100 publications, policy documents and evaluation reports from the past five years, and over 200 bodies involved in the export and internationalisation strategies of CCIs in all EU Member States. It also identifies three key action areas where cooperation among European governments and agencies could be furthered.more >
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World Summit Bursary Applications Now Open!
The Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes and the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) are pleased to advise that some assistance will be available to enable delegates from developing countries to attend the 6th World Summit on Arts and Culture.more >
Stephen Wainwright’s Blog Post – ‘Reflections on a Brief Santiago Sojourn’
Stephen Wainwright, Chief Executive of Creative New Zealand – Toi Aotearoa, and an IFACCA Board Member, writes about his time in Santiago de Chile, participating in the IFACCA Board Meeting and preparations for the World Summit.more >
¡El Programa de becas de la Cumbre Mundial se encuentra abierto!
El Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes, Chile y la Federación Internacional de Consejos de Artes y Agencias Culturales (FICAAC) se complacen en anunciar que la 6ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura contará con ayuda financiera para facilitar la asistencia de delegados de países en desarrollo.more >
Latest International News
First Lady Michelle Obama Presents 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
On May 8, 2013, in a White House ceremony in the East Room, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Director Susan Hildreth to present the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service to 10 museums and libraries from across the country.more >
There can be no power without culture: Forum d'Avignon
Governments and businesses cannot build a sound future without co-opting the $2.7 trillion creative and culture industry that accounts for 6.1 percent of the world's output and eight million direct jobs, says a leading think tank that seeks to promote cultural diversity.more >
Museums Galleries Scotland launches as National Development Body
Today Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) formally launches as the National Development Body to support the museums and galleries sector in Scotland. The event will be marked with a reception at Waverley Gate, Edinburgh attended by sector and Government representatives.more >
Latest National Arts Agency News
Deenihan Chairs Culture Council Meeting in Brussels
Jimmy Deenihan TD Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Chaired the European Youth Culture and Sport (EYCS) Conference in Brussels today as part of Ireland's presidency of the European Union.more >
Australia Council welcomes new CEO, Tony Grybowski
Chair of the Australia Council for the Arts, Rupert Myer AM today welcomed the announcement by Minister for the Arts, the Hon. Tony Burke MP that Tony Grybowski has been named as the Australia Council’s new CEO.more >
Survey launched to discover how the European Union helps the UK
A call for evidence from the culture, sport and tourism sectors to investigate the UK’s relationship with the European Union (EU) has been launched today.more >
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