Apologies for x-posting but this is a must if you want to find out what the new politicised body is going to be that replaces the SAC!
-------------------------- From: "Nicola Sneddon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Centre for Cultural Policy Research Seminar Series 2003-04 Seeking the Vision Friday, 12 December 2003 | 10 am - 1 pm Room 408, Gilmorehill Centre, University of Glasgow The first seminar in this year's series will address the topic of Seeking the Vision and will review the wider context of culture in Scotland. The publication of Creating Our Future...Minding Our Past: Scotland's National Cultural Strategy early in the term of the first administration was regarded as an affirmation of the centrality of creativity and culture in the new Scottish parliament. However, since then concerns have been expressed about the importance the Executive places on culture, often expressed through frustration with the funding settlement. A Partnership for a Better Scotland, published in May 2003, outlines the priorities for the new Labour/Liberal administration and promises a review of the structures of cultural policy and provision and a twin track of commitments to increasing participation and promoting Scotland on the international stage. This seminar will ask if these priorities are the right ones and if they will achieve the most for culture in Scotland. Are these the policies which recognise the growing role of creativity in our economy? Will these policies be sufficiently robust to make the case for the public investment required? What is the vision for culture in the twenty-first century Scotland? The seminar will be led by Bryan Beattie (Expert Adviser on Cultural Issues to Frank McAveety, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Scottish Parliament), Stuart Cosgrove (Head of Programmes (Nations and Regions), Channel 4), and a third speaker to be confirmed. The successful format of previous CCPR seminars will be retained whereby the seminar will begin with three short presentations from our speakers and be followed by a discussion session. There is no charge for this event and places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. To reserve your place, please complete the online booking form at http://www.culturalpolicy.arts.gla.ac.uk/seminars2003-04.htm or contact Nicola Sneddon - (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]), tel. 0141 330 3806. Best wishes Centre for Cultural Policy Research www.culturalpolicy.arts.gla.ac.uk
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