What draws people to a craft that has remained unchanged since the 1800s?

Dance offers older people many physical and social benefits, but performing to an audience makes the greatest impact on wellbeing,…

The arts and health may have been officially coupled with the launch of a new evaluation framework, but will they ever be comforta…

Young actress Keisha Atwell reflects on her career so far, calling for the same opportunities to be given to all BME performers.&n…

London Classic Theatre’s Michael Cabot shares his tips for those hoping to hit the road.

How can arts organisations present their offer more effectively to public service commissioners? Five pilot consortia have been wo…

Angus MacKechnie explores our complicated relationship with cultural buildings. Is it time for a change of attitude?

At The Watermill Theatre, the cast lives on site – alongside ducks and chickens – for the whole production proces…

Submitting a grant application can be a difficult and confusing process. Deaf artist Olivier Jamin shares his tips for disabled ap…

Creative subjects are essential to relieving the skills shortage in the UK job market, but they are being sidelined. Louise Jury e…

Virtual violins and computer-based guitars need more than just the right sounds if they’re to work for deaf musicians. Richa…

What’s next in the fight against declining audiences and exclusivity in the arts? Clever pricing strategies are all well and…

When employees work freelance or have second jobs, issues can arise. Eleanor Deem explains how to avoid the pitfalls and reap the…

Does living near a museum or gallery affect whether you visit it or not? Researcher Orian Brook borrows techniques from geography…

Did you know that many artists are entitled to royalties when their work is resold? Daniel Rudd answers your questions about the a…

Gallery and theatre shops can learn a lot from high-street retailers. Corin Birchall shares his tips.

Are you sitting on a gold mine? Patrick Towell believes the arts sector is missing out by not exploiting its intangible assets.&nb…

The separation of Treasury and Lottery funding for the arts could pave the way for a more equitable future, and the forthcoming Wh…

For small arts companies, it’s a fiercely competitive time to be applying for funding from trusts and foundations. Anni…

When audiences for her contemporary circus tours stagnated, Rachel Clare of Crying Out Loud realised a fresh approach was needed….

Remember Dolly Parton’s work ethic and surround yourself with love: Bryony Shanahan – from the team behind ‘Bitc…

Arts in the UK are stronger and better off thanks to EU membership. As the referendum approaches, Lucy Thomas calls for the sector…

The UK’s arts and cultural sector has borne the burden of EU law for long enough – we have nothing to fear from leavin…

The decision of UK citizens – to stay or leave the EU – will affect the cultural life of future generations all across…