There is more that unites us than divides us
What are the ‘choke points’ preventing culturally diverse artists from succeeding and should we stop talking about &ls…
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Is our funding system still fit for purpose?
Arts organisations are changing rapidly to keep up with economic developments, but are grant-makers keeping up? Michelle Wright&nb…
Rapid results
An innovative regional theatre has used data and cloud technology to increase ticket sales and diversify its business model, expla…
Big exposure
A YouTube network dedicated to the arts, in receipt of significant government funding and aiming to attract not millions but billi…
The arts effect
Do arts projects in schools boost pupils’ health and wellbeing? Ros McLellan finds the current evidence posit…
From words into action
The Warwick Commission report may have sparked a useful debate, but how can its recommendations be acted upon locally, asks&n…
A badge to show for it
An online reward scheme has the potential to inspire children and young people’s interest in arts learning, believes Laurie…
Enjoyment for all
People who 'don't do arts stuff' can't be expected to come to an arts event just because it's free, family-fri…
Commissioning art for hospitals
Jane Willis gives advice on how to approach public art projects in healthcare settings so that everyone – patients, sta…
What should Tate have done differently?
David Carrington explains what arts organisations seeking commercial support can learn from the recent Tate/BP sponsorship freedom…
A warm welcome to the arts
The University of Bath – a university that offers no arts courses – recently launched a new arts venue, but its a…
From Manchester to Wuhan
Debra King and Sarah Perks share their experiences of delivering a multi-artform project as part of the sister-cities celebrations…
Advocates for cultural education
Teachers in the north west of England are making notable inroads as advocates for the arts in schools. Jude Bird describes the SLi…
Tax relief and the funding equation
Sean Egan believes the new Theatre Tax Relief signals a shift away from government support for the subsidised sector in favour of…
Setting up shop
Since opening its museum shop two years ago, the Sir John Soane Museum has seen it go from strength to strength, developing a valu…
The need to be noticed
Online sales of art may have grown significantly in the past year, but artists and galleries must work hard to attract a digital a…
Measuring the impact of dance
The debate about how to evaluate arts in health projects is being furthered by a new dance programme for people with Parkinson&rsq…
Another class struggle?
Many agree that we are not doing enough to support working-class actors as they start out in their chosen career. But Anna Campbel…
Data-driven decision-making
Data management has to be everyone’s responsibility and not just seen as an “esoteric specialism”, says Michael…
Dance solutions for the future
Tense and lively discussions at Dance UK’s recent conference will form the basis of a five-year strategy for dance, says Car…
Structured salary systems
Do all arts organisations need a formal salary structure? Eleanor Deem discusses why they can be useful.
What is community theatre?
Isn’t all theatre ‘community’ theatre, asks Sara Clifford as she explores why so many people write it off as jus…
Is cultural tourism for you?
Recognising the potential growth of cultural tourism four years ago, Ireland’s audience agency published a guide for arts or…
Less is definitely more
Hannah Mitchell explains how arts organisations can achieve the desired ticket sales through significantly fewer em…
