What support do emerging composers and sound artists really need to develop? Susanna Eastburn outlines the findings of a recent co…

Hull, on the long list for UK City of Culture 2017, is already benefiting from the bidding process as it celebrates its quirk…

Collaborations with a yacht club, fishermen and many others are set to increase engagement in the arts in the Canterbury region. L…

Alan Clarke is working on a training programme for artists who want to work in prisons. He outlines some of the challenges faced s…

Sadler’s Wells Wild Card initiative has not only offered unique opportunities to young artists but has also attracted a new…

John Birchall discusses the potential conflicts and tensions behind creating future-proof web content.

Steve Mannix and Sean Egan advise arts organisations to watch out for the many council-owned buildings that will be comi…

Isabel Jones talks to Esther Harris about the inspiration behind her recent work with visually impaired dance performers.

Dianne Greig explains how Glasgow’s galleries and museums are collaborating through the WhiteNOISE project to develop the ci…

Charlotte Gregory describes how a cross-border, Interreg-funded exchange has shared the French passion for contemporary circus.

Eleanor Deem advises that spending time on writing a detailed person specification can avoid problems later.

Linda Weston tells how the William Morris Gallery has recorded increased shop sales since its recent refurbishment.

Tony Heaton reflects on how far we have come to make arts buildings accessible to all.

The Cornerhouse has made significant steps to reduce its environmental footprint.

The Theatres Trust’s forthcoming conference will examine how theatre buildings can achieve financial self-sufficiency and hi…

How can we make sure that physical access improvements remain a priority despite current economic constraints? David Bonnett has s…

Can the arts act as a superconductor for kindness? Jo Broadwood and Sarah Fox are finding out.

Lisa Mallaghan describes how friends, family and supporters rose to a crowd-funding challenge.  

The Small Charitable Donations Act has just been introduced but this change to Gift Aid is not such good news, according to Bill L…

Janice Haddon believes that establishing core values gives an organisation clarity and a foundation for healthy relationships.

Dan Eastmond is befuddled by the public arts sector's allergic reaction to generating profit – so much so that he’…

Sarah Stannage asks whether we can be confident that individuals and communities will step forward to support the development of l…

Kirsten Bodley believes that creativity is crucial to scientific and technical innovation, and in turn technical skills have a hug…

Amy Bere tells how Opera North enables the homeless and vulnerable to discover a more independent and positive lifestyle.