Global networks
This page lists useful artist and arts-related international networks which are not confined to a single country; they may be useful if you are interested in working internationally more generally, or need to find other sources of information.
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Art In Nature
emailwebsite
International membership network of artists interested in making work in the natural environment in a sustainable and sympathetic way. The membership covers all art forms - visual, performing and musical - and aims to put individuals in touch with each other and organisations.
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Arts Managament Network
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The worldwide network and information resource for arts managers and cultural administrators. Courses listing for mainly administrative courses.
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Council on Foundations
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The Council on Foundations helps foundation staff, trustees and board members in their day-to-day grantmaking activities.
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International Association of Transport and Communication Museums
addressc/o Jernbanemuseet, Postboks 491, N-2301 HamarcontactAndreas Dreyer, Presidenttelephone00 47 62 51 31 61fax00 47 62 52 96 99email
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International Council of Museums
addressMaison de I'Unesco, 1 rue Miollis, 75732 Pans, Cedex 15contactManus Brinkman, Secretary Generaltelephone00 33 1 4734 0500fax00 33 1 4306 7862emailwebsiteicom.museum
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International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
address49-51 rue de la Federation, Paris 75015contactMichael Petzet, Presidenttelephone00 33 1 4567 6770fax00 33 1 4566 0622email
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International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACAA)
address372 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, Sydney PO Box 788, Strawberry Hills 2012 NSW, Australiatelephone00 61 2 9215 9018fax00 61 2 9215 9111website
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies aims to benefit artists, arts organisations and communities worldwide with a vision of a dynamic network sharing knowledge and creating understanding to enrich a world of artistic and cultural diversity.
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Network of European Museum Organisations
addressc/o Museums Association, 42 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R OPAcontactMark Taylor, Chairtelephone020 7250 1789fax020 7250 1929website
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shapeshifters
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shapeshifters is the meeting place for professional creatives worldwide. Use of shapeshifters is entirely free of charge. shapeshifters is a new kind of working tool for transnational trade and exchange between small creative businesses. Independent entrepreneurs in the creative sector connect with like-minds on other continents in order to develop and promote their products and services on a peer group level. shapeshifters fosters economic relations that are rooted in culture and recognizes cultural diversity as a highly valued asset.
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Unesco: Division of Cultural Heritage
address7 place de Fontenoy, 75352 Pans, FrancecontactMarcia Lord, Editor-in-Chief, Museum Internationaltelephone00 33 1 4568 4369fax00 33 1 4568 5591email
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World Federation of Friends of Museums
address4 rue Auguste Dorchain, 75015 PariscontactEllen JuliatelephoneTel/Fax: 00 33 1 4567 26 37
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Andalusian International Artists
addressco San Valentin 6-7-C, 29649, Mijas Costatelephone00 34 952 592 652email
Founded in November 2004 by professional and dedicated visual artists from around Europe living and working in the Provence of Andalucia in Southern Spain. The purpose of Andalusian International Artists is to encourage the group who have come together to promote their work and to provide an opportunity for men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in their careers as artists and to promote best standards as between people from diverse backgrounds.