Bridging the gap
As the funding landscape shifted, universities emerged as an ideal partner for creative producers Threshold Studios. Uzma Johal an…
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Facing the noisy outside world
West Yorkshire Playhouse’s commitment to dementia-friendly theatre has enhanced Barney Bardsley faith in humanity. She revea…
Dancing in Derby
Working in a professional dance house helps dance students in Derby prepare for life after university, writes Clare Limb.
More than cosmetic changes
The multi-million pound reboot of the Lighthouse in Poole is only the beginning of its journey towards an inclusive participatory…
Connecting with industry
A consortium of Scotland’s universities and art schools place researchers within arts and cultural organisations. Anna Scott…
Breathing the same air
The University of Bradford may be a technology university with no arts department, but it still saw the need for a theatre on its…
Meaningful learning partnerships
Tate Liverpool’s work with local universities enhances its education and audience development programmes. Michael Birchall r…
Dancing with the stars
Can you teach astrophysics through dance? Academics and dancers in Manchester have been giving it a go. And tackling gender inequa…
A bid for a cultural future
Coventry’s two universities are a crucial component of its bid for UK City of Culture 2021. Geoff Willcocks explains how the…
Valuable visitor data
As many organisers of outdoor arts events have a love–hate relationship with collecting data from visitors, Vishalakshi Roy…
From fear to fun and learning
Drama is a highly effective teaching tool in schools, so why don’t teachers use it more, asks Luke Hollowell-Williams.
Leaders for change
Claire Antrobus reveals how volunteers, trustees and staff at Ripon Museum Trust have developed their leadership and coaching…
Data and self-determination
A new approach to box office management has shifted the revenue balance at Blackpool Grand Theatre firmly toward ticket sales and…
All change in Croydon
The days when The Beatles played Croydon may be a distant memory, but the council’s regeneration plans hope to bring culture…
Never too old to dance
Age shouldn’t be a barrier to dancing or performing, says Vicky Thornton. She shares the story of DANCE SIX-0, a contemporar…
Selecting a showcase
Productions chosen for the Made in Scotland showcase gain a stamp of quality, but how are they selected? Wendy Niblock asks member…
Questions about quality
What is it about great art that makes one’s hair stand on end? Claire Gulliver describes a contemporary art programme that t…
Articulating quality
Rhian Hutchings tells the story of how ArtWorks Cymru came to develop a set of quality principles for the participatory arts in Wa…
Sourcing the solid evidence
Looking to measure the impact of their work in hospitals, Air Arts found that pre-existing evaluation methods didn’t work. L…
Good news story
Last year Leicester’s Curve Theatre increased its turnover by 30%. Chris Stafford discusses touring, hospitality and rejecti…
Tech for the digital natives
The digital installations at Tate Modern’s new extension not only show previously hidden treasures, but also appeal massivel…
Positive and professional
Training has given many non-specialist fundraisers in the East of England the skills and confidence to make their case to potentia…
Artists as entrepreneurs
Can we teach artists to be entrepreneurial? Laurent Noël reports on a programme in France that mixes business plans, sales skills…
Caught on film
Short films showcasing the work of museums in Cornwall have had a real impact on the local community and attracted the attention o…
