The great escape
A major UK-wide mass participation art project aims to rekindle the curiosity and imagination of school-age children with the rich…
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Tackling digital inequality
After creating a device loan system to support young people in digital poverty through the pandemic, Richard Clegg shares a five-p…
The arts in schools: 40 years on
It's 40 years since the publication of the hugely influential ‘The Arts in Schools’. Here Sally Bacon and Pauline…
Weathering the inflationary storm
Faced with inflation and a squeeze on consumer spending, how can arts organisations weather this financial storm? David Reece…
Research is central to City of Culture
Research should be part of the DNA of the UK City of Culture programme say Jonothan Neelands and Jacqueline Hodgson in a…
Creating spaces for reflection and connection
With a wealth of experience leading and facilitating peer learning programmes, Amanda Smethurst reflects on the critical requireme…
Citizen curators at the helm
After eight years at Contact, Artistic Director Matt Fenton is handing over the reins. Here he reflects on how the leadership role…
How can we future proof digital skills?
When it comes to maximising digital activity, the two most common challenges organisations face are budget and skills, says Katie…
Who’s betting on Lottery funding?
When the Gambling Commission announced a new operator for the National Lottery, current operator Camelot went to the High Court. W…
The birth of Shakespeare’s Northern home
Shakespeare North Playhouse is a brand-new theatre modelled on a traditional Shakespearean era playhouse. Melanie Lewis shares the…
We’re all astronauts, but some of us need more space
Cultural experiences – as offered by Our Place in Space – are vital for youngsters with special educational needs. Dan…
Visual arts face serious challenges
While much has been written about the impact of Brexit on the performing arts, Şenay Camgöz shares insights from a new report on…
Greening the UK’s theatres
The nation’s theatre buildings are in urgent need of upgrading to make them more sustainable and fit for purpose, argues Jon…
It’s your move
Rebranding isn't just refreshing visual identity, it’s part of a strategic jigsaw in articulating your purpose. Rambert…
Disability arts group with radical plans
As Extant celebrates its 25th anniversary, Mary Paterson shares their plans to spearhead radical change for disabled people i…
Social media success relies on one thing: telling stories
Engagement with longform online content may be on a downward trend but, as Adam Koszary writes, expectations for creative storytel…
Many voices, open minds, commitment to change
What should underpin our evaluation practice in the arts? Oliver Mantell reflects on the new Evaluation Principles from the Centre…
A note of optimism for museums
New research from the sector draws some optimistic conclusions about the prospects for museums, as Sarah Philp explains.
Empowering your people
If you support someone to feel good about themselves, they’re going to give you their best and, most importantly, do the bes…
Managing creativity during times of uncertainty
In this second article on dealing with challenges thrown up by the pandemic, Cimeon Ellerton-Kay and Natalie Hall shine a spotligh…
A shift in mindset for cultural governance
Becky Chapman and Ben Qasim Monks are co-chairs of the board at Exeter Northcott Theatre. They share how they have shifted from an…
Learning to laugh at war
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Kyiv theatre has become a bomb shelter for artists and locals. Its director Alex Borovens…
Home office, home crowd
Has working from home moved the goal posts for local arts attendance? Oliver Mantell has been considering the evidence.
What is market research?
There are many misconceptions about market research and who is or isn’t qualified to undertake it. Robin Cantrill-Fenwick un…
