Media releases
The following World Summit media releases have been announced on the IFACCA website and through the ACORNS newsletter.
IFACCA, 23 November 2011
World Summit reaches over 200,000 people via Twitter
A report tracking the #artsummit hashtag, produced by the culture360.org team at the Asia-Europe Foundation, shows that tweets sent by the World Summit delegates reached 209,135.
IFACCA, 26 October 2011
Summit presentations and ‘wrap-up’ now available
Many of the presentations by the more than 80 World Summit speakers, including the ‘wrap-up’ by Summit Rapporteur, Prof Brad Haseman, are now available on the Summit website.
IFACCA, 26 October 2011
World Summit media coverage
Media coverage of the World Summit, including by Summit media partner, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), is now available at http://www.artsummit.org/wsmedia/mediacoverage/.
IFACCA, 07 October 2011
5th World Summit on Arts and Culture Wraps Up as Chile Takes the Baton for 2014
The 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture concluded yesterday, generating a range of international initiatives to support arts practice and policymaking in Australia and internationally.
IFACCA, 03 October 2011
IFACCA announces host for 6th World Summit on Arts and Culture
The Chairman of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), Alan Davey (Chief Executive of Arts Council England), today announced that Chile would host the 6th World Summit on Arts and Culture in its capital, Santiago, on 13-16 January 2014.
IFACCA, 03 October 2011
IFACCA launches WorldCP: international database of cultural policies
The Executive Director of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), Sarah Gardner, today unveiled the prototype of a major new initiative, WorldCP, an international database of cultural policies.
Asia-Europe Foundation, 29 September 2011
Asia-Europe Foundation supports global arts and culture conference
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is supporting the 5th World Summit on Arts & Culture, a global gathering of cultural leaders who will meet to discuss issues affecting public support for the arts and creativity.
IFACCA, 28 September 2011
5th World Summit opens next week!
With over 80 speakers from around the world, and close to 500 delegates from 75 countries, the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture, and the associated IFACCA events which kick off on Sunday, will make for a stimulating and engaging week in Melbourne.
IFACCA, 28 September 2011
IFACCA General Assembly and CEO seminar
IFACCA national and affiliate members are invited to attend the fourth General Assembly, to be held on Monday 3 October, immediately prior to the opening of the World Summit.
IFACCA, 15 September 2011
Last chance to register online for the World Summit!
If you haven’t already registered for the World Summit, it’s time! Online registration closes on Thursday 29 September.
IFACCA, 15 September 2011
Who’s coming to the Summit?
Three weeks out from the opening of the World Summit over 400 people, from 60 countries, have already registered with many participants still to complete their registration – see the preliminary list.
IFACCA, 15 September 2011
20 day countdown to Australia’s first World Summit on Arts and Culture
The Australia Council for the Arts and the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), co-hosts of the 5th World Summit on Arts & Culture, are gearing up to welcome leading arts delegates from across the globe to Melbourne on 3 October 2011.
IFACCA, 14 September 2011
IFACCA publishes Discussion Paper on Creative Partnerships
IFACCA has today released its discussion paper for the 5th World Summit on Arts & Culture, ‘Creative Partnerships: Intersections between the arts, culture and other sectors’.
IFACCA, 14 September 2011
Thank you to World Summit supporters!
IFACCA and the Australia Council for the Arts acknowledge, with sincere appreciation, the support to the 5th World Summit received from the following funding partners.
IFACCA, 01 September 2011
World Summit Provisional Programme Released
IFACCA and the Australia Council have released the provisional programme for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture containing information on speakers and session themes.
IFACCA, 01 September 2011
Visit the World’s most livable city – come to the World Summit!
Melbourne, the host city of the 5th World Summit, has been judged the World’s most liveable city.
IFACCA, 18 August 2011
Find IFACCA on Facebook!
This week, IFACCA launched its Facebook page, where you can 'like' us and share with us your ideas for, and experiences of, the World Summit.
IFACCA, 18 August 2011
Melbourne Festival programme available online
Delegates to the 5th World Summit in Melbourne this year will also have the opportunity of participating in one of the world's major multi-arts festivals, the Melbourne Festival.
IFACCA, 08 August 2011
Bursary recipients announced for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture
The Australia Council for the Arts and the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) are delighted to announce 29 bursary recipients for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture.
IFACCA, 03 August 2011
Learn to say hello in Pitjantjatjara for the World Summit
A short video introduces the Indigenous language learning to be provided by Trevor Jamieson at the start each day of the Summit, a unique opportunity to learn more about Australia’s Indigenous culture and language.
IFACCA, 03 August 2011
Third CEO Leadership Seminar
IFACCA’s third CEO Leadership Seminar will be held on Sunday 2 October and the morning of Monday 3 October, just prior to the 5th World Summit.
IFACCA, 03 August 2011
IFACCA’s 4th General Assembly
IFACCA is pleased to announce that its 4th General Assembly will be held on Monday 3 October, at the commencement of the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Melbourne, Australia.
IFACCA, 03 August 2011
Cate Blanchett invites you to the 5th World Summit
Academy-Award winning Australian actor and Co-Artistic Director of the Sydney Theatre Company, Cate Blanchett, has provided a welcome message for 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture.
IFACCA, 03 August 2011
Book your World Summit accommodation in Melbourne now!
If you have already registered for the 5th World Summit, now is the time to book your accommodation!
IFACCA, 20 July 2011
More speakers added to World Summit programme
IFACCA and the Australia Council have announced a further 11 speakers and moderators for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture.
IFACCA, 29 June 2011
Early Bird rate ends tomorrow!
Tomorrow, Thursday 30 June, is the last day to receive a 10% discount when registering for the World Summit.
IFACCA, 16 June 2011
Three more speakers announced for the World Summit
IFACCA and the Australia Council for the Arts are delighted to announce Magdalena Moreno, Martin Drury and Lockie McDonald as speakers at this year’s World Summit.
IFACCA, 16 June 2011
World Summit Early Bird rate closes in two weeks!
Remember to register for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture before 30 June to benefit from a 10% discount.
IFACCA, 15 June 2011
¡La inscripción con descuento a la Cumbre Mundial de las Artes cierra en dos semanas!
La FICAAC y el Australia Council for the Arts lo invitan a inscribirse ahora mismo inscribirse ahora mismo a la 5ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes – el descuento del 10% por pronto pago se mantiene solo hasta el 30 de junio.
IFACCA, 03 June 2011
Rocco Landesman and Catherine Cullen announced as World Summit speakers
IFACCA and the Australia Council for the Arts are delighted to announce Rocco Landesman and Catherine Cullen as speakers for the World Summit in October this year.
IFACCA, 03 June 2011
Rocco Landesman y Catherine Cullen confirma su participación como conferencistas de la Cumbre Mundial
La FICAAC y el Australia Council for the Arts se complacen en anunciar la participación de Rocco Landesman y Catherine Cullen como conferencistas de la Cumbre Mundial que se llevará a cabo en octubre de este año.
IFACCA, 02 June 2011
World Summit Early Bird rate closes in four weeks!
IFACCA and the Australia Council for the Arts encourage you to register now for the 5th World Summit – a 10% discount applies until 30 June.
IFACCA, 19 May 2011
12 more speakers announced for the World Summit
IFACCA and the Australia Council for the Arts are delighted to announce a further 12 speakers for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture.
IFACCA, 19 May 2011
Se confirman otros 12 conferencistas para la Cumbre Mundial
La FICAAC y el Australia Council for the Arts se complacen en anunciar que están confirmados otros 12 conferencistas para la 5ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura.
IFACCA, 04 May 2011
7th World Summit on Arts and Culture 2017 – bidding guidelines to be released
IFACCA’s guidelines for submitting expressions of interest to co-host the 7th World Summit will be released in February 2012.
IFACCA, 02 May 2011
La brochure d’inscription au 5e Sommet mondial des arts et de la culture est disponible en ligne
Une brochure complète du programme du 5e Sommet mondial des arts et de la culture et des modalités d’inscription se trouve désormais en ligne.
IFACCA, 02 May 2011
El folleto informativo de la 5ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura se encuentra disponible en línea
Un folleto con información detallada del programa y del proceso de inscripción a la 5ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura se encuentra disponible en línea.
IFACCA, 02 May 2011
Se anuncian más conferencistas para la Cumbre Mundial
La FICAAC y el Australia Council for the Arts se complacen en anunciar los nombres de otros tres conferencistas de la 5ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura: Katherine Watson, Pilar Kasat y Pamela Udoka.
IFACCA, 21 April 2011
More World Summit speakers announced
IFACCA and the Australia Council for the Arts are delighted to announce three more speakers for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture: Katherine Watson, Pilar Kasat and Pamela Udoka.
IFACCA, 21 April 2011
5th World Summit on Arts and Culture registration brochure is available online
The 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture programme and registration information can be found in a comprehensive online brochure.
IFACCA, 7 April 2011
Keynote speakers announced for 5th World Summit
IFACCA and the Australia Council for the Arts are delighted to announce the first keynote speakers for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Jacques Martial and Wan Smolbag.
IFACCA, 29 March 2011
Online registration now open for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture
We are pleased to announce that online registration for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture is now available.
IFACCA, 25 March 2011
Online registration for the 5th World Summit open soon
We are pleased to announce that online registration for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture will be available at www.artsummit.org early next week.
IFACCA, 09 March 2011
Les demandes de bourse pour le Sommet mondial sont maintenant ouvertes
La FICAAC et le Conseil des arts d’Australie sont heureux d’annoncer que des formulaires de demande pour l’obtention de bourses destinées à aider les délégués de pays en développement à se rendre au Sommet mondial sont disponibles sur le site Web du Sommet.
IFACCA, 09 March 2011
El Programa de becas de la Cumbre Mundial se encuentra abierto
La FICAAC y el Australia Council for the Arts se complacen en anunciar que ya se encuentran disponibles los formularios de solicitud de ayuda financiera para la asistencia de delegados de países en desarrollo en la Página Web de la Cumbre
IFACCA, 23 February 2011
World Summit bursary applications now open
IFACCA and the Australia Council for the Arts would like to announce that application forms for bursary assistance for World Summit delegates from developing countries are available from the Summit website.
The deadline for applications is Friday 15 April.
IFACCA, 25 January 2011
Register your interest in the World Summit now
We invite you to register your interest in attending the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture by submitting your details through the World Summit website.
IFACCA, 02 December 2010
World Summit website
IFACCA invites you to explore the updated 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture website.
IFACCA, 13 October 2010
Less than 12 months to the World Summit - see the videos
Watch the welcome video for the 5th World Summit, and footage from the 4th World Summit.
IFACCA, 23 July 2010
5th World Summit on Arts and Culture: Call for Speakers
5e Sommet mondial des arts et de la culture:Appel à intervenants
5ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura: Convocatoria de conferencistas
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) and the Australia Council for the Arts are seeking your suggestions of keynote speakers, panellists or presenters of case studies who can successfully address the Summit’s theme: Creative Intersections.
IFACCA, 23 July 2010
Website for 5th World Summit launched today
IFACCA today launched the website for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture to be held in Melbourne, Australia, on 3 – 6 October 2011 www.artsummit.org.
IFACCA, 23 July 2010
World Summit on Arts and Culture – new look and logo
With today’s launch of a new edition of www.artsummit.org , IFACCA has also launched a fresh, new logo and design for the World Summits.
IFACCA, 23 July 2010
Robyn Archer appointed as Programme Advisor for 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture
IFACCA and the Australia Council for the Arts are delighted to announce the appointment of singer, writer, artistic director and public advocate for the arts, Robyn Archer AO, CdOAL (France), OC (Belgium) as Programme Advisor for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture.
IFACCA, 08 July 2010
5th World Summit on Arts and Culture, Melbourne, Australia, 3-6 October 2011: Call for Speakers
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) and the Australia Council for the Arts are seeking your suggestions of keynote speakers, panellists or presenters of case studies who can successfully address the Summit’s theme: Creative Intersections.
IFACCA, 25 September 2009
Australia Council to host 2011 World Summit on Arts and Culture
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) today announced that the Australia Council for the Arts will host the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Melbourne, Australia, in October 2011.
Australia Council, 25 September 2009
Australia wins bid to host World Summit on Arts and Culture
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) today announced that the Australia Council for the Arts will host the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Melbourne, Australia, in October 2011.
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