Interview: MOSTYN’S NEW PROGRAMME
AMA–Art Media Agency Newsletter 95
by Tanja Schreiner
28 March 2013
Economic impact of arts investment
Arts investment brings in up to £4 for every £1 spent
Arts investment contributes up to £4 to the local economy for every £1 spent, according to a new report published by the Local Government Association (LGA).
The report, entitled Driving growth through local government investment in the arts, showed that the arts sector provides nearly one million jobs and the UK’s 67,000 cultural businesses contribute £28 billion to the UK economy every year.
The report found that councils currently invest around £800 million every year in the arts and museums infrastructure.
In one case study, the report showed how York Museums Trust, which was losing around 37,000 visits a year before it formed a partnership agreement with the council in 2002, now attracts around 600,000 visitors and brings in £6.4m a year, offering a return on investment of around £10 of impact for every £1 spent by the council.
In a statement, the LGA said: “Despite government cutting council funding by 33%, many are – for now – actively protecting their arts budgets. This research shows how short-sighted it would be for the Treasury to make further cuts to local government grants.”
Recent figures released by the Department for Communities and Local Government showed that arts funding has proved a soft target for many councils however, with cultural spend by local authorities in England dropping by 7.8% in 2011-12.
In another case, Newcastle City Council was forced to row back on plans to axe its entire culture budget after a public outcry.
Flick Rea, chair of the LGA’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, said: “A theatre, museum or festival draws visitors who do not simply spend money on their ticket or entrance fee, but also buy meals in local restaurants, go to local shops, or perhaps stay in hotels as part of their visit.
“These people might never have visited that location without the pull of its cultural attractions.”
The LGA and Arts Council England recently signed a practical statement of purpose committing themselves to jointly supporting councils that want to boost growth through the arts.
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The Double Headed Monster: After Photography / Ubiquitous Photography
eCPR PhD Research Seminar and Workshop presents Alfredo Cramerotti:
The Double Headed Monster – After Photography / Ubiquitous Photography
2pm, Tuesday March 5th
eCPR European Centre for Photography Research, H6, Raithmell, Caerleon Campus, Newport, UK
A workshop situation with two presentations, by Alfredo Cramerotti and Clare Strand. Following discussions in response to the presentations.
eCPR European Centre for Photography Research
University of Wales, Newport/Prifysgol Cymru, Casnewydd
Lodge Road/Heol y Porthdy
Caerleon/Caerllion
Newport/Casnewydd
Wales/Cymru
NP18 3QT
Artist Talking: Stuart Middleton, Winner of MOSTYN OPEN 18
Artist Talking: Stuart Middleton
MOSTYN
03 Mar 2013, 2pm
Admission: FREE
Join us at 2pm when Stuart Middleton, Open 18 winner, will give a presentation on his practice and discuss his work with MOSTYN Visual Arts Programme Curator, Adam Carr.
Launch of the new book PHOTOCINEMA
Launch of PHOTOCINEMA book
part of the Critical Photography series edited by Alfredo Cramerotti
8 March 2013
University of Derby, Markeaton Campus
Derby, UK
18.30-20.30
The PHOTOCINEMA book will be presented in occasion of the launch of the FORMAT Photography Festival exhibition at the University of Derby, featuring 25 EXPOSURE photographers and a performance.
Tagung / Convegno: Das Immaterielle Kulturerbe / Il Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale
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Das Immaterielle Kulturerbe zwischen Forschung und Restitution: Eine Herausforderung für Museen?
Vom 01.03.2013 (13:30 Uhr) bis 02.03.2013 (13:00 Uhr)
Palais Widmann, Bozen (Silvius Magnago Platz 1)
Flyer und Anmeldeformular im Anhang
Organisiert im Rahmen des transnationalen Projektes „E.CH.I. – italienisch-schweizerische Ethnographien zur Valorisierung des immateriellen Erbes“ ist diese Tagung den Strategien und Best-Practices in der Dokumentation und Vermittlung des immateriellen Kulturerbes gewidmet. Sie setzt sich mit den Herausforderungen auseinander, mit denen sich Museen konfrontiert sehen: a) bei der Erforschung und Inventarisierung des immateriellen Kulturerbes; b) in Bezug auf seine Restitution an die Gemeinschaften und die Nutzung durch das Publikum.
Organisiert von: Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor (offizieller Partner des Projektes E.CH.I.)
In Zusammenarbeit mit EVAA Ethnologischer Verein Südtirol
Die Tagung findet in deutscher und italienischer Sprache mit Simultanübersetzung statt.
Informationen: info@ev-aa.org
http://www.echi-interreg.eu
http://www.museumladin.it
http://www.ev-aa.org
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Il Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale tra ricerca e restituzione: una sfida per i musei?
Dal 01.03.2013 (ore 13:30) al 02.03.2013 (ore 13:00)
Palais Widmann, Bolzano (Piazza Silvius Magnago 1)
Volantino e modulo di partecipazione in allegato
Realizzato nell’ambito del progetto transfrontaliero “E.CH.I. – Etnografie italo-svizzere per la valorizzazione del patrimonio immateriale”, il convegno approfondisce e pone a confronto diverse strategie e buone pratiche di documentazione e trasmissione del patrimonio culturale immateriale. In particolare affronta le sfide poste dai beni immateriali con i quali si vedono confrontati i musei: a) nella ricerca e nell’inventarizzazione del patrimonio culturale immateriale; b) in relazione alla sua restituzione alle comunità ed alla fruibilità da parte del pubblico.
Organizzato da: Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor (Partner ufficiale del progetto E.CH.I.)
In collaborazione con EVAA Associazione Antropologica Alto Adige
Il convegno si svolge in tedesco ed italiano con traduzione simultanea.
Informazioni: info@ev-aa.org
http://www.echi-interreg.eu
http://www.museumladin.it
http://www.ev-aa.org
Presente e futuro di Artefiera [Italian only]
Artribune.com
Jan 23, 2013
by Alfredo Cramerotti
Alfredo Cramerotti’s Lecture / Q&A at the Faculty of Media Arts and Social Science – Liverpool John Moores University
Wednesday 16th January 2013
Liverpool School of Art and Design
Art and Design Academy
2 Duckinfield Street
Brownlow Hill
Liverpool L3 5RD
An insight into contemporary curatorial practice, critical mediation and reception, and interdisciplinary curating.
2012 blog in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 5,300 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 9 years to get that many views.
La curatela in tre mosse. Answer Time, II (Italian only)
di Alfredo Cramerotti
domenica, 30 dicembre 2012
artribune.com
Curatorview [Alfredo Cramerotti] 
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