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20.02.2012

Information Standards for the Mobility of Artists and Cultural Professionals - Dec. 2011

As foreseen in the Work Plan for Culture 2011-2014, the European Commission set up in May 2011 an EU expert group on mobility information standards to develop common content and quality standards for information and advice relating to the mobility of artists and cultural professionals. The group included On the Move, and worked out a document entitled "information standards for the mobility of artists and cultural professionals" which offers policy makers in the EU Members States with practical guidance for setting up information services in their countries.

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01.02.2012

PRACTICS project: final report available

PRACTICS is a 3-year project that took place between 2008-2011 under the EU "Artist Mobility" pilot programme. How did PRACTICS work? What did the partners learn from this experience? How did they benefit from the PRACTICS project - and how did the project benefit from their different backgrounds and experiences? All of this - and much more - on the PRACTICS final report, now available online!

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31.01.2012

NEW - Funding Guide now available in French!

The Guide to International Funding Opportunities by On the Move and PRACTICS is now available in French - check the Funding opportunities section of this website!

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19.01.2012

IN TRANSIT. A study on international law and the mobility of artists, art works, cultural goods and services

The aim of the IN TRANSIT study is to provide an overview of the main international legal instruments which impact on the mobility of artists, art works, cultural goods and services. Case studies of bilateral and multilateral legal agreements give practical insight into how legal instruments are used by countries across the world to enhance cross- border mobility. The study was commissioned by the UNESCO to Richard Poláček & Judith Staines and is now available in English and French.

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19.01.2012

New study shows that European repertoire struggles to cross borders within the EU

Music repertoire from the European Union is widely played on radio and downloaded by consumers in the EU, but artists from the region struggle to achieve recognition and success within EU countries. The results of an extensive study about the cross border flow of music repertoire within the EU, carried out by European Music Office, in partnership with Eurosonic Noordeslag and Nielsen, in January 2012.

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16.12.2011

Interview with the editors of the Guide to Funding Opportunities for the International Mobility of Artists and Cultural Professionals in Europe, by Artservis (October 2011)

Artservis' interview focuses on the importance of the Guide for widening access to information on mobility funding in the cultural and artistic sector and how it was implemented. This interview is part of the new Artservis' plaform: Artist on a Business Trip, dedicated to artists' residencies and mobility.

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14.12.2011

Recommendations for the mobility and circulation of artists and works, European Platform on the potential of Cultural and Creative Industries, 2011

In the this document you will find reports and recommendations of five workshops promoted in 2011 by the European civil society platform "on the potential of culture and creative industries", notably the workshop dedicated to the "Mobility and circulation of artists and works".

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14.12.2011

WorldCP Asia: Fostering Cultural Policy Research and Dialogue in Asia

The WorldCP Asia, being currently developed by the Asia-Europe Foundation, is part of this worldwide database of country-specific profiles of cultural policies.

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14.12.2011

To Moscow! networking and mobility guide for performing arts in Russia, published by TINFO, 2011

The Finnish Theatre Information Centre (TINFO) has published a handbook “To Moscow!.”, which contains tips and recommendations to Finnish theatres planning to tour Russia and will definitely be of help to all those planning to perform in Russia and to Russian theatres.

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09.12.2011

Cultural organisations, how to evaluate your success online? Useful report Let's Get Real, by Culture24, September 2011

Culture24 has been working collaboratively on an action research project with a range of cultural sector organisations to help them define and measure their success online. The final report, called ‘Let’s Get Real’, details the methodology, research and key findings. Find also further useful resources for social media!

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09.12.2011

Exploratory mapping of intermediary organisations supporting performing arts circulation in Europe

The SPACE network invested on the improvement of the sector's intermediaries capacity building in view of fruitful and sustainable mobility. This exploratory mapping is meant to initiate a reflection on the sector's organisational models and dynamics. The research was conducted by Cristina Farinha in 2011.

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09.12.2011

Moving to the EU? Wondering if you need a visa? And how to get a working permit? Have a look at the EU immigration portal!

The EU Immigration Portal serves as a first point of entry to reliable, practical and up-to-date information on immigration issues. It provides useful basic information written in user-friendly language, and gives rapid and direct access to relevant external websites for further details

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09.12.2011

ConnectCP: the International database of cultural policy experts

ConnectCP is the international who's who of cultural policy, planning and research. It is an online database that contains profiles of 'experts' in cultural policy. Each profile outlines an 'experts' experience, current interests, and other information relevant to their work in cultural policy.

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09.12.2011

New website of the European Expert Network on Culture (EENC)

The EENC website provides information about the group, access to documents produced in this context (papers and reports) and a database of relevant experts and organisations, as well as a library of publications and events in the field of European and international cultural policy.

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02.12.2011

New Legal Guide to Cultural Mobility in Spain, by Interarts - Practics Infopoint, November 2011

This publication, available in Spanish, addresses issues such as residence and work permits, labour and Social Security legislation, taxation, the recognition of academic and professional qualifications and business creation. Version française dans l'article.

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