International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies
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| Abbreviation | IFACCA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2000 |
| Purpose | International non-governmental organization |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | 63 national and 51 affiliates |
Official language | En, Es, Fr |
Chair/Executive Director | Simon Brault OC OQ[1][2][3] /Magdalena Moreno Mujica |
| Website | International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies |
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) was founded in December 2000 and started operations in March 2001, as the global network of national arts councils.[4][5] Soon after its membership expanded to include Ministries of Culture in countries where there is no arts council.
Aims[edit]
The IFACCA constitution identifies the following purposes and objectives:[6]
• benefit artists, arts and cultural organisations and communities world-wide by creating an international resource and meeting ground for all those whose public responsibility it is to support excellence and diversity in artistic and cultural endeavour; • build global networks, promote understanding and enhance international cooperation between arts councils and culture agencies; • strengthen the capacity of arts councils and culture agencies to meet the challenges and opportunities of globalisation and technological change; • consolidate the collective knowledge of arts councils and culture agencies; and • encourage public support for the practice of the arts and cultural diversity.
The Strategic Plan for IFACCA 2018-2020 states the organisation’s vision as: A world in which arts and culture thrive and are recognised by governments and peoples for their contribution to society.[7]
Membership[edit]
IFACCA has both national and affiliate members.[8][9]
National Members[edit]
In general, each country has one National Member, usually a ministry of culture or an arts council, whose primary role it is to support the arts and culture through investment, promotion and policy.
Affiliate Members[edit]
Countries may have multiple affiliate members, which are international, national or sub-national support or service agencies that are committed to public support for the arts.
Regional Chapters[edit]
Regional chapters of IFACCA exist for Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe and there is a Pacific group.[10][11]
Activities[edit]
IFACCA supports and engages members by leading global thought and action for arts and culture in public life and forging platforms for collaboration and exchange. Its three main areas of work are: Networking, Knowledge and Data, and Capacity Development.
World Summits on Arts and Culture[edit]
IFACCA’s World Summits on Arts and Culture bring together leading policy makers, researchers, managers and practitioners from the arts and culture sector from around the world, to discuss issues of public support for the arts, culture and creativity. The World Summit is usually held triennially and is delivered in partnership with a National Member institution.
The inaugural World Summit on Arts and Culture, hosted by the Canada Council on 30 Nov-3 Dec 2000 in Ottawa, was attended by 300 delegates from 55 countries. It was staged to provide opportunities for councils and funding bodies from all continents to share their approaches and experiences. Speakers explored a wide range of issues relating to culture in a global context, from the role of culture in foreign affairs, to diversity and private sector support. At the Summit, participating councils and funding bodies unanimously supported the creation of an international federation of arts and cultural agencies (which became IFACCA).[5]
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| No. | Year | Host country | Host agency | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000 | Ottawa, Canada | Canada Council | Inaugural world summit on arts and culture |
| 2 | 2003 | Singapore | National Arts Council, Singapore | Creating Connections |
| 3 | 2006 | NewcastleGateshead, England | Arts Council England | Transforming Places, Transforming Lives[12][13][14] |
| 4 | 2009 | Johannesburg, South Africa | National Arts Council of South Africa | Meeting of Cultures: Creating Meaning through the Arts |
| 5 | 2011 | Melbourne, Australia | Australia Council for the Arts | Creative Intersections[15] |
| 6 | 2014 | Santiago, Chile | National Council of Culture and the Arts | Creative Times: new models for cultural development[16] |
| 7 | 2016 | Valletta, Malta | Arts Council Malta | Cultural leadership in the 21st century[17][18] |
| 8 | 2019 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | National Department for Culture and Arts | Mobile Minds: Culture, Knowledge and Change[19] |
Events[edit]
In addition to the World Summits, IFACCA has also staged a wide variety of global meetings and regional summits on a range of cultural policy topics, including five Executive Leaders’ Seminars.
Publications[edit]
IFACCA has published over 50 research reports, in the D'Art series, that explore major international policy issues related to arts and culture.[20] It has also partnered in research published independently on subjects such as the impact of the arts in education.[21]
The ACORNS newsletter is a free digest of arts and cultural policy news, research and announcements. The 400th edition of ACORNS was published in May 2020. It has a parallel Spanish edition, ACORNS Iberoamericano.[22]
Previous initiatives, no longer active, include ConnectCP and WorldCP, a compendium of national cultural policies.[23]
Collaboration[edit]
IFACCA has long standing relationships with international organisations such as UNESCO, Organization of Ibero-American States, Commonwealth Foundation, Agenda 21 of the United Cities and Local Governments Culture Committee, and Asia-Europe Foundation.[24]
Governance[edit]
Chair[edit]
- 2000-2003: Shirley L Thomson CC OOnt, Director Canada Council
- 2003-2009: Risto Ruohonen, Chair Arts Council of Finland
- 2003-2004: Patricia Quinn (co-chair with Risto Ruohonen), Director Arts Council (Ireland)
- 2009-2014: Alan Davey CBE, Chief Executive Arts Council England
- 2015-2019: Stephen Wainwright, Chief Executive Creative New Zealand
- 2019-current: Simon Brault OC OQ, Director and CEO Canada Council
Executive Director[edit]
- 2001-2017: Founding Executive Director, Sarah Gardner
- 2017-current: Magdalena Moreno Mujica
Secretariat[edit]
The secretariat of IFACCA is located in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia.
References[edit]
- ↑ Monpetit, Caroline (14 Mar 2019). "Un nouveau rôle international pour Simon Brault" (in French). Le Devoir. Retrieved 15 Oct 2020.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ Girard, Mario (14 Mar 2019). "Nouveau défi pour Simon Brault" (in French). La Presse. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "Simon Brault named as new Chair of the IFACCA". Canada Newswire. Canada Council. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ Upchurch, Anna Rosser (2016). The Origins of the Arts Council Movement. Palgrave Macmillan. p. 1. ISBN 978-1-137-46163-6. Search this book on
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Conlogue, Ray (4 Dec 2020). "Global arts groups create global federation". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "IFACCA constitution". IFACCA. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "Strategic Plan 2018-20". IFACCA. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "IFACCA members". IFACCA. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ Anheier, Helmut K (2007). Cultures and Globalisation: Conflicts and Tensions. Sage Publishing. pp. 556–7. ISBN 9781412934725. Search this book on
- ↑ Kaakunga, Rukee (28 August 2018). "Arts Summit Ends on High Note". The Namibian. Retrieved 15 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "Interview with Magdalena Moreno Mujica". Pacific Mornings with Seini Taumoepeau. ABC Radio Australia. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 15 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "World culture heads due at summit". BBC News. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 15 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "Colourful start to culture summit". BBC News. 13 June 2006. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "Tyneside in bid for world arts summit". Evening Chronicle. 12 May 2004. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "Australia wins bid to host world summit on arts and culture". Australia Council for the Arts. 22 Sep 2009. Retrieved 15 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "Chile acoge primera Cumbre Mundial de la Cultura de Suramérica". La Información. 14 Jan 2004. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "Malta to host summit on Art and Culture". Malta Independent. 26 Jan 2014. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ Reljic, Teodor (14 Oct 2016). "Let's talk about 'crossroads'". Malta Today. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ Noor, Mohd Husni Mohd (22 January 2019). "More than 60 countries will be represented in arts and culture summit in KL". New Straits Times. Retrieved 15 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "D'Art report numbered". D'Art report series. Australia: International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies. ISSN 1832-3332.
- ↑ Bamford, Anne (2009). The Wow Factor: Global research compendium on the impact of the arts in education. Waxmann Verlag GmbH. ISBN 978-3-8309-6617-3. Search this book on
- ↑ "Acorns arts policy newsletter". IFACCA. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "A profile of Australia cultural policies". Artshub. 24 December 2011. Retrieved 14 Oct 2020.
- ↑ "International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA)". Asia-Europe Foundation. Retrieved 15 Oct 2020.
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