Creating a buzz in the garden of Eden
Can artists make a positive contribution to alleviate the threat of biodiversity decline? Misha Curson shares a project which is a…
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A ‘big hug’ in isolated places
Rural touring has never been more innovative than it was in 2020. Holly Lombardo asks what comes next for a sector that…
Can we any longer justify our carbon footprint?
After a lifetime spent working in the arts across the world, Judith Knight considers the dilemma of meeting the demands of the cli…
An experimental museum to tackle the climate crisis
Organisations talk a big game about preventing climate change but what are they doing? Bridget McKenzie shares her experience of t…
Where earth’s spirit lies
Two years ago a group of artists and environmental activists launched Culture Declares Emergency. Lucy Neal and Kay Michael t…
Finding the words to write the climate
Poet and climate writer, Linda France shares how she is creating spaces for connection, discussion and personal reflection, encour…
Bridging the academic-classroom divide
Music educators often lack the confidence and energy to engage with academic research. Encouraging them to do so may be the way to…
Crashing through the barriers to classical music
Moving an orchestra into a school sparked a creative collaboration that can be replicated to benefit students elsewhere, writ…
Do you really believe theatre is for everyone?
Stage side seats have historically been free to cheap, so why are we rushing to return to restricted view seating? Fiona English m…
Why we must put wellbeing first
Sebastian Cater says cultural sector managers who make mental health a priority aren’t virtue signalling, they’re lead…
Outdoor arts bring creativity to communities
Hannah Hartley says the outdoor arts industry’s long-held resilience and versatility has given them the tools to overcome ne…
Culture for everyone in Scotland
Andy Robertson argues for the cultural sector to become an equal stakeholder in developing a future for Scotland.
Model Music Curriculum is a missed opportunity
Jonathan Savage says the Government’s latest intervention in music education is just another clumsy attempt at curriculum re…
Starting the healing process with culture
Marie-Claire Daly reflects on what the past year has taught Greater Manchester about resilience and recovery, and what we mus…
When altruism meets experience
The pandemic has proved the power of the arts in addressing isolation. Eleanor Sutton shares how a volunteering programme is benef…
Working class employees aren’t a ‘risky bet’
The creative and cultural sectors cannot say they value equality while continuing to be one of the worst offenders for prejudice a…
A crash course in anti-money laundering regulations
Despite new requirements coming into force more than a year ago, many arts organisations remain woefully underprepared. Mary-Alice…
True service is selfless
Ajay Chhabra jumped at the opportunity to manage a Covid test centre in the heart of London’s South Asian community. He foun…
Why do we prize ballet over kathak?
'Decolonising the curriculum' has become a touchstone for educational institutions. But what does this mean in practice? C…
The long road to fundraising apprenticeships
Employers in arts, culture and heritage face hard choices about what to invest in and how to effectively plan for the long term, w…
Survival depends on safer spaces
Amanda Huxtable reflects on how racial trauma has shaped leadership within the cultural sector, taking on the responsibility for c…
Don’t take your opera audiences for granted
James Clutton says supporters have stood by cultural organisations through the toughest of times. They deserve transparency, care…
Restrictions can be an inspiration for designers
Ryan Dawson Laight had to costume virtual productions from recycled garments, self-printed fabric and actors’ own wardrobes….
Transforming Narratives: bringing together leadership talent
A new cross-continent cultural leadership programme provides a unique opportunity for artists and creative professionals to collab…
