|
Hello ACORNS subscriber,
The Federation warmly welcomes two new members from the Americas this month. From the north, we welcome as an Affiliate Member the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (Canada). Based in the unique environment of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Banff Centre exists to inspire artists and leaders to make their unique contribution to society, and aspires to be a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity. From the south, we welcome the Ministry of Culture, Argentina as a National Member. Reflecting on the significance of joining the Federation, Dr Iván Petrella, Secretary for Federal Integration and International Cooperation at the Ministry, commented: “Argentine cultural policy faces a
number of challenges, the promotion of Argentine culture in the world and the generation of intercultural dialogue are among them. We believe that our membership in IFACCA is a step forward on this path. Argentina has internationally renowned personalities in the world of culture (Borges, Piazzolla, Argerich) but we have much more to offer. Likewise, we have the potential to benefit greatly from the exchange with other cultures. We believe IFACCA is the ideal platform to bridge the necessary cooperation networks needed for mutual benefit."
There has been much interesting news from the region recently, some of which you will find below, more of which you can find on our web site. Of course, there is only so much you can learn from the headlines. Luckily, you have the chance to hear firsthand from a number of cultural leaders from the Americas during the World Summit! The newly announced
programme includes sessions with Jane Chu (USA) and Carlos Javier Villaseñor Anaya (Mexico/Panama)
on pressing issues that impact on the sector; Octavio Kulesz (Argentina) on new approaches and directions; Barbara Negron (Chile) on innovative ways to build capacity; and Ángel Moreno Marin (Colombia)
and Garry Neil (Canada) on multilateral trade negotiations and their impact on cultural policies. With less than six weeks to go, we highly recommend that you check out the programme and plot your schedule. It's worth a read even if you have not yet registered, partly because even if you cannot make it you will be able to access content remotely, and partly because there is still time to book your place if you feel inspired...
As always, if you have news that you would like us to share, please contact us at news@ifacca.org.
ACORNS Iberoamericano
Le recordamos que continuamos entregando noticias del espacio iberoamericano tanto de los países miembros como artículos en prensa en general de la región. Al final de cada edición de ACORNS encontrará la sección de ACORNS Iberoamericano. Asimismo, nuestro sitio web cuenta con una variedad de noticias en español a su disposición.
|
|
|
Argentina: Ministerio de Cultura de la Nación, se suma a la FICAAC
Nos enorgullece inmensamente darle la bienvenida al Ministerio de Cultura de la Nación, Argentina, como miembro nacional de la FICAAC. El Dr Iván Petrella, Secretario de Integración Federal y Cooperación Internacional del Ministerio afirma que: “la política cultural argentina afronta ciertos desafíos, entre ellos se encuentran potenciar la cultura argentina en el mundo y abrir el diálogo con otras culturas...Consideramos a la FICAAC la plataforma ideal para entablar las redes de cooperación necesarias para el beneficio mutuo.”
|
|
|
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (Canada) joins IFACCA
We are also pleased to welcome Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (Canada) as an Affiliate Member. Banff Centre exists to inspire artists and leaders to make their unique contribution to society, and aspires to be a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity. It is a catalyst for knowledge and creativity through the power of the unique environment and facilities in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Read more.
|
|
Canada Council launches new funding model
Canada Council for the Arts, 06 September 2016, Canada
The Canada Council has redesigned its funding model in order to more strategically support the creation and wide dissemination of excellent Canadian artworks, to more directly and efficiently support Canadian artists, and to more flexibly and effectively support the development of a diversity of high performing arts organisations.
|
|
Colombia to farewell armed conflict with poetry
Ministerio de Cultura, Colombia, 01 September 2016
Poetry in the service of building peace is the ambitious goal of a campaign by the Ministry of Culture, the National Library of Colombia and the National Network of Public Libraries, with the support of the Silva Poetry House, which will be held in the framework of the Week for Peace, from 5-12 September 2016.
|
|
USA: new research on arts participation released
National Endowment for the Arts, 30 August 2016, USA
The NEA has released new research that for the first time offers a complete state-by-state perspective on how Americans participate in the arts. In addition, the data reveal that despite decades of declining arts attendance by U.S. adults in the performing and visual arts, more recent rates are holding steady.
|
|
Indonesian Government plans strategy for cultural progress
The Jakarta Post, 02 September 2016, Indonesia
The Jokowi government is currently drafting a national strategy on cultural development that will play an important role in building the country.The President has ordered newly-appointed Culture and Education Minister Muhadjir Effendy and Creative Economy Agency head Triawan Munaf to immediately formulate the strategy.
|
|
New era of relations between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago
Jamaica information Service, 02 September 2016, Jamaica
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange says the most recent exchanges between Jamaica and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is clear indication of a new and momentous era in bilateral relations between the Caribbean nations.
|
|
Ecuador and Colombia construct Satellite Account of Culture
Ministerio de Cultura y Patrimonio, Ecuador, 25 August 2016
Delegates from Ecuador and Colombia have attended a workshop for the construction of the Satellite Account of Culture. The purpose of the workshop was to share results, methodology and technical assistance between the two countries. The Satellite Account will be a tool for analysing measurement mechanisms and statistical information in the cultural field, such as the participation of cultural activities in the gross domestic product (GDP), compared to other sectors of the economy, and the definition of a system of monetary and non-monetary indicators.
|
|
Showcasing Creativity
Australia Council for the Arts, 01 September 2016, Australia
Showcasing Creativity – programming and presenting First Nations performing arts is the latest study in a series commissioned by the Australia Council for the Arts. The research encourages the sector to close the gap between interest and attendance; connecting more Australians to First Nations performing arts experiences and increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
|
|
Towards more efficient financial ecosystems
European Commission, Directorate General Education & Culture, 2016
In an economy increasingly reliant on creativity and intangible assets, the cultural and creative sectors (CCS) are among the fastest-growing. However, most CCS Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) face difficulties in accessing finance. This report addresses their challenges, sets them against the background of innovative funding schemes and provides recommendations on overcoming the main bottlenecks.
more Publications...
|
|
Job: Executive Director, Freemuse
Freemuse, 05 September 2016, Denmark
Freemuse – the world’s leading organisation defending artistic freedom – requires a dynamic, skilled and experienced person to head the organisation, which is based in Copenhagen. The Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing Freemuse’s strategic vision, ensuring necessary funding and representing Freemuse in meetings with donors, policy makers and the extensive Freemuse network.
|
|
Call for Expression of Interest: Indigenous Fellowship Programme
World Intellectual Property Organisation
This World Intellectual Property Organisation fellowship responds to the reciprocal needs for stronger capacity in the rapidly growing domain of indigenous IP law and for strengthened capacity on IP law and policy for indigenous lawyers and policy advisers.
|
|
Cultura presentó Mandu’a 2013 – 2016
Secretaría Nacional de Cultura, Presidencia de la República, Paraguay, 02 September 2016
La Secretaría Nacional de Cultura realizó la presentación oficial del informe de gestión del período de 3 años, denominado “Mandu’a (2013 – 2016)”, que resume el camino trazado por la SNC en todo este tiempo. El evento se desarrolló en la sede de la Vicepresidencia de la República, y contó con la presencia de autoridades nacionales e invitados especiales.
|
|
Jornada de Discusión hacia el Plan Nacional de Cultura
Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay, 02 September 2016
Fue lanzado en el Departamento de Colonia la Jornada de Discusión del Plan Nacional de Cultura convocada por la Dirección Nacional de Cultura del Ministerio de Educación y Cultura.
|
|
Con poesía las bibliotecas del país le dicen adiós a la guerra
Ministerio de Cultura, Colombia, 01 September 2016
El Ministerio de Cultura y la Biblioteca Nacional, con el apoyo de la Casa de Poesía Silva, ofrecerán actividades alrededor de la paz y la reconciliación en 18 bibliotecas de 13 ciudades en el marco de la campaña ‘Descanse en paz la guerra’.
|
|
Colombia y Ecuador comparten experiencias y metodología de medición del consumo cultural
Ministerio de Cultura y Patrimonio, Ecuador, 25 August 2016
l ‘Taller Nacional Ecuador-Colombia para la construcción de la Cuenta Satélite de la Cultura’, se inició hoy en las instalaciones del Instituto de la Memoria y el Patrimonio, con el objetivo de socializar resultados, metodología y asesoría técnica, entre ambos países dentro del Proyecto Cuenta Satélite.
|
|
Destaca IV Informe de Gobierno creación de Secretaría de Cultura
Terra, 01 September 2016, Mexico
La creación de la Secretaría de Cultura (CULTURA), que sustituyó al Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, a la que se le dotó en 2016 de un presupuesto 15 mil 254.3 millones de pesos, es una acción central en la materia emprendida por el gobierno de la República.
|
|
|
|
|
