The review of data relating to individual artists and cultural producers revealed over 130 projects that were supported by either Asialink, the Australia Council, Arts Victoria or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. These projects ranged from attending arts markets to exhibiting at highly respected and heavily attended biennales and triennials. Many organisations generously shared details of Asia engagement plans for the next five years. Forty-six future projects were cited. Key Recommendations The recommendations respond to key priorities that were consistently identified by the survey respondents and sector consultation participants. To improve Victoria-Asia engagement the following seven strategies are recommended: Develop long-term, sustainable relationships rather than one-off projects. Support opportunities for two-way exchange in projects. Build individual and organisational Asia-capability and knowledge. Coordinate opportunities for peer-to-peer networking. Provide access to quality information and advice, including documentation about opportunities, logistics and experiences. Promote the of cultural engagement with Asia ‘value’ through advocacy and leadership at the political, bureaucratic and key agency levels to other areas of government, business and the community. Invest in research on Asia-Australia cultural engagement and capability to ensure Australia is at the forefront of best practice in this field. In response to the research findings, Asialink recommends the following key strategies and initiatives (see table opposite).
The review of data relating to individual artists and cultural producers revealed over 130 projects that were supported by either Asialink, the Australia Council, Arts Victoria or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. These projects ranged from attending arts markets to exhibiting at highly respected and heavily attended biennales and triennials. Many organisations generously shared details of Asia engagement plans for the next five years. Forty-six future projects were cited. Key Recommendations The recommendations respond to key priorities that were consistently identified by the survey respondents and sector consultation participants. To improve Victoria-Asia engagement the following seven strategies are recommended: Develop long-term, sustainable relationships rather than one-off projects. Support opportunities for two-way exchange in projects. Build individual and organisational Asia-capability and knowledge. Coordinate opportunities for peer-to-peer networking. Provide access to quality information and advice, including documentation about opportunities, logistics and experiences. Promote the ‘value’ of cultural engagement with Asia through advocacy and leadership at the political, bureaucratic and key agency levels to other areas of government, business and the community. Invest in research on Asia-Australia cultural engagement and capability to ensure Australia is at the forefront of best practice in this field. In response to the research findings, Asialink recommends the following key strategies and initiatives (see table opposite).
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