Soft power can create a vibrant image of a country and give it a higher status in global networks. But what part does culture play…

If we could fully understand the impact of arts and culture on wider society, would this change arts strategies and policies? Jona…

New research reveals a growing engagement with sustainability and other environmental issues in the arts sector – beyond the…

Creative United’s Prosper has delivered business support for arts and cultural organisations across England. Tyler Magas ask…

After conducting a review into governance in the arts, Hilary Carty now finds herself leading the response to it. She reveals the…

Good governance is all about the culture of an organisation – and the good news is that trustees have the opportunity t…

Passion drives the arts, but it also leaves the sector vulnerable to inappropriate behaviour. Ruth Rentschler proposes a framework…

By looking at admissions, ancillary sales and affiliation in isolation you may be missing a trick. Tim Baker advises on how to max…

The UK City of Culture competition brings great benefits – to the losers as well as the winners – but as more cities,…

Julie Bécaud, now a researcher at the Scottish Maritime Museum, explains her first steps into the arts in the UK.

It’s not enough for urban arts companies to tour to rural areas – we need to support more rurally based organisations,…

Is it possible that our impression of rural touring is outdated and even cynical? Anne Torreggiani and Jonathan Goodacre reveal ho…

New research found audiences in rural Lincolnshire are hungry for culturally diverse theatre and dance, but the provision isn&rsqu…

A £37m capital project is always going to be demanding, but throw in Grade-II listed status, asbestos and Roman remains and…

Given that trustees have financial and legal responsibility for their charity, it’s no surprise many people lack the confide…

From up-selling and cross-selling to ancillary offers of food and beverage, merchandise and even car parking, Tim Baker explores a…

As we begin the process of leaving the EU, our regional museums have the power to change perceptions about Britain’s place i…

Arts organisations have worked quietly behind prison walls for decades, but recent government endorsement and high-profile partner…

Raquel Meseguer triggered a security alert when she lay on the floor at the Southbank Centre. She shares the work she has been doi…

Undertaking an impact assessment can be a daunting and complex task, but a new European project has developed a practical playbook…

Strict internal controls relating to expense claims, cash donations, online banking and financial transactions can go some way to…

Collaborative placemaking initiatives could be a much quicker route to regenerating coastal towns than waiting to win the city of…

Librarians in a London Borough have developed a more commercial mindset and the CEO of a crafts gallery is more confident to appro…

Urban music is an economic success story, but music education is not serving the young creators of this work, many of whom come fr…