Art Smarts March 2011
In the news
George Osborne announces arts philanthropy measures in budget
Alistair Smith, The Stage, 23 March 2011
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced budget changes that aim to encourage giving to the arts.
Free 'key driver' in e-book sales
Lisa Campbell, The Bookseller.com, 24 March 2011
According to new research in the UK, free sample content is driving sales of e-books.
Research
Creative economy report card 2011
Luke Jaaniste and Stuart Cunningham, ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation, 21 March 2011
From the CCI, a picture of the Australian creative economy.
Philanthropy in the arts report
Arts Quarter, 31 March 2011
The report of a consultation of the British arts sector on the Philanthropy in the Arts Agenda.
Supporting international arts activity - issues for national arts funding agencies
IFACCA, 24 March 2011
IFACCA has released its D'Art report no. 40, which investigates issues for arts funding agencies in supporting international activities.
Cultural Policy Update, Vol. 1, No. 1, Spring 2011
Boekman Foundation, 28 March 2011
A new international e-journal investigating global changes in cultural policies. The first issue includes an article on the Australia Council's Artsupport Austraila.
Practical resources
Rethinking online video: content mattersChris Hintz, National Arts Marketing Project, 16 March 2011
Ten steps to successfully use online video as a marketing tool.
Opinion
Arts funding cuts: everyone must stick together
Matt Trueman, The Guardian Theatre Blog, 29 March 2011
Response to the Arts Council England's national portfolio organisations announcement.