Mainstreaming the Arts – A Local Government Arts Conference
Tuesday 25th Wednesday 26th September
Slieve Donard, Newcastle, Co Down
Who is it for?
The Conference will offer advice and support for anyone who is responsible for, or involved in preparing Integrated Plans: members, officers, local voluntary and community groups, representatives of business and industry through the Local Strategic Partnerships, and in other ways. Whether you work in the arts, or can see their potential to achieve goals in other sectors, the conference is for you. Representatives from Health, environment, education and other sectors are particularly welcome.
What is the conference about?
The conference will identify practical ways by which the arts can contribute to individual and collective fulfilment and well being and to the achievement of social and economic goals. It will be open to District Council
Presentations and practical hands on workshops will address the following questions:
Please also note that the Arts Council (working with other statutory cultural agencies) will shortly have a panel of expert consultants available to work with District Councils. It is intended that the Conference will be an important milestone in this process and help Councils develop rigorous and effective plans.
Day One – Tuesday 25th September 2001
Integrated Cultural Planning – why should we bother?
The arts cross boundaries. They unlock the imagination and build self-confidence among individuals and communities. They contribute to economic growth.
District Councils in Northern Ireland have been asked to produce Integrated Plans, which in part is driven by the European Union’s PEACE II Programme. These will provide a unique opportunity for assuring the future development of Northern Ireland, it’s prosperity, the well-being of its citizens and the reconciliation of its communities.
The arts and culture are part of the fabric of any society, they can help government, both local and regional, address the key challenges it faces in health, employment, education, the environment and crime;
How can these Plans reflect cross cutting themes?
With this in mind, the Arts Council, the Forum for Local Government and the Arts and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure have launched a Hands On practical planning process, of which the Mainstreaming the Arts – A Conference for Local Government is a key component.
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Day Two – Wednesday 26th September 2001
The Arts and Cultural Diversity
As Northern Ireland becomes a more inclusive society, there is a growing imperative for an informed debate around cultural issues. We have invited a panel of distinguished speakers to contribute to what promises to be an interesting and lively discussion.:
The panel will be chaired by Dr Maurna Crozier and will include a special guest, Doreen Nteta, Chief Executive National Arts Council of South Africa
Focus on Crafts
during the Conference a number of craftspeople will be working in and around the hotel to give a flavour of creativity in stone glass and metal.
Please book early as places are limited
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