Publications
ACINL Publications
ACI Provincial Election 2011 Doorstep Question Card
September 29, 2011
Ask these pointed questions to your candidates at their rallies, events, public appearances, and even on your doorstep when they come knocking. Make Arts and Culture part of the conversation again.
ACI Regional Forum In Corner Brook, April 19
April 19, 2010
The Association of Cultural Industries (ACI) Executive Director George Murray and ACI Western Representative Tina Dolter were in Corner Brook on Monday, April 19 at 6:30 pm to host a forum with the local arts and culture community to talk about recent ACI research and initiatives, strategic priorities for ACI's ongoing arts advocacy work, and upcoming opportunities and challenges in the culture sector in Western Newfoundland.
ACI Presents At Provincial Pre-Budget Consultation Hearings
February 18, 2010
The Association of Cultural Industries (ACI) Executive Director George Murray made a presentation to Minister of Finance Tom Marshall during pre-budget consultations held February 17, 2010 in St. John's.
ACI In Ottawa To Testify On Federal Culture Cuts
March 5, 2009
The Association of Cultural Industries (ACI) was in Ottawa Wednesday March 4, 2009, by invitation of the Federal Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, to testify about the impact of 2008's cancellation of PromArt and Trade Routes (export and touring programmes) has had on the cultural producers of Newfoundland Labrador.
New ACI Board Elected At AGM In Gander - 2008
October 2, 2008
ACI's Annual General Meeting and Conference was held on September 26 and 27 in Gander and was a rousing success. Besides workshops, discussions, and panels on the new ACI website, communications plans for artists, and export challenges facing NL artists, we also held our business meeting and elections.
ACI Launches New Web Portal
September 5, 2008
In 2008, ACI celebrated 10 years of advocacy and representation on behalf of the professional artists and arts organizations of Newfoundland Labrador! As part of this celebration, we have undertaken a radical redesign of our primary communications portal: the ACI website.
Research
Export Without Borders
January 1, 2007
This document is the product of ACI's federally funded research into cultural export challenges adn opportunities facing the artists, producers, and businesses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Proposal for a Cultural Policy
December 1, 2000
Proposal for a Cultural Policy is the ACI written paper that informed the provincial government's document Creative Newfoundland and Labrador: A Blueprint for the Development and Investment In Culture
Media Releases
ACI Hosts Two Public Meetings on the Future of Arts Advocacy
January 17, 2012
ACI will host two public meetings in February, 2012 concerning the future of arts advocacy both nationally and provincially.
ACI Examines Provincial Party Platforms with an Eye to Culture Sector Investment
September 28, 2011
ACI combs through the provincial party platforms, excerpting and analyzing mentions of and promises for the culture sector, then provides a voter empowerment document that helps culture voters ask their parties for specific answers on questions around development and investment in the arts.
ACI Election Button-Hole Kit
April 5, 2011
Here we are again involved in a federal election. Many political observers believe the “culture vote” seriously impacted the last election, costing the Conservative government it’s much sought after majority. If you’ll recall, there were deep cuts to export programs and a general hostility towards the cultural industries (pitting so-called “average Canadian” against those working in the arts). This was a wake-up call for our sector, and though we responded well, we can act even more effectively if we prepare in a coordinated fashion.
So this time, ACI wants to help you ask pointed, coordinated questions, of all candidates, about party platforms and promises pertaining to the culture sector.
To that end, please download a pdf of the Button-Hole postcard, containing a series of “button-hole” questions you can trot out when you’ve got your candidate’s undivided attention on your doorstep, at your events, or on the street.
ACI Reacts to 2011 Provincial Budget and Speech from the Throne
March 21, 2011
ACI reacts to mentions of and promises for the culture sector in the provincial speech from the throne.
ACI Executive Director Elected To Board Of Canadian Conference Of The Arts
March 16, 2011
The Association of Cultural Industries (ACI) Executive Director George Murray was recently elected to the national Board of Directors at the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA). This gives ACI and the cultural producers of Newfoundland and Labrador a direct line to the heart of national advocacy, arts policy development, and cutting edge research.
Announcement And Schedule For ACI's AGM
October 21, 2009
ACI proudly announced the schedule for its 2009 Annual General Meeting and Conference in St. John's, including a valuable (but free to members) workshop on advocacy and lobbying by Canadian Conference for the Arts National Director Alain Pineau.
ACI Facilitates Town Hall Meeting On Arts And Culture With Federal Ministers
June 8, 2009
ACI helped plan and facilitate the June 29th, 2009 meeting and encourages all of its 1200+ member and associate-member organizations and individuals, as well as any other interested parties not yet affiliated with ACI, to attend. Come voice your Arts and Culture concerns to Ottawa.
ACI Comments On Provincial Budget - 2009
March 27, 2009
The Association of Cultural Industries of Newfoundland Labrador (ACI) attended the budget announcement in St. John's and wishes to congratulate Premier Danny Williams and Finance Minister Jerome Kennedy on making difficult budget decisions in tough times.
ACI President Amy House Speaks To The Telegram
February 4, 2009
ACI President Amy House speaks to the Telegram on the importance of arts and culture to our society.
ACI’s Conference and AGM 2002, Meet! Think! And Be Merry!
November 29, 2002
The Association of Cultural Industries of Newfoundland and Labrador held an Annual General Meeting and Conference on November 22 - 23, 2002 at the Fairmont-Hotel Newfoundland.