UNBOXED launches first event
UNBOXED, the 2022 festival of creativity and innovation, has launched its first event in Scotland. About Us, a multimedia projecti…
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£12m ACE business innovation programme delayed
An Arts Council England (ACE) business innovation programme has been delayed without a new start date. The Reset and Innovation Pr…
Cultural tourism faces ‘double jeopardy’ in 2022
MPs are warned that, for some attractions, "this year might be more financially challenging than the last two".
Inc Arts wins accolades for inclusive change
Inclusion and diversity organisation Inc Arts has won four accolades from Anthem Awards. The awards recognise "purpose and mi…
Russian ballets cancelled across UK
A series of events by Russian ballets have been cancelled following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Performances by the Russia…
Warrington Council creates artist database
A database of arts professionals local to Warrington is being compiled by the borough council. The creative practitioner database&…
New Historic England fund focuses on ‘everyday heritage’
The public body responsible for England's historic environment is focusing on working-class history with a new funding scheme…
DASH extends Future Curators network
Disabled-led visual arts charity DASH is extending its Future Curators programme. Cornwall’s Newlyn Art Gallery & Exchan…
EURO 2022 plans £800k cultural programme
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, the women’s European football championship, will run a cultural programme alongside the tourna…
National Open Youth Orchestra announces first concerts
The National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) is going on tour for the first time. The orchestra consists of disabled and non-disabled…
ACE instructed to address funding imbalance
The funder is to redirect funding away from London-based organisations as outlined in the latest addendum to its guidance for appl…
Scottish Ballet ends BP sponsorship
The Scottish Ballet has ended its partnership with BP. Scotland’s national ballet confirmed it severed ties with the oil gia…
Bristol gallery crowdfunds to complete £4m refurb
Bristol's RWA art gallery is crowdfunding the final £100,000 of its redevelopment project. The gallery is slated to reop…
Fringe Festival volunteering ‘leans into ableism’
Allegations of discriminatory practices ignite calls for the festival to adopt new principles to tackle inequalities.
BP and National Portrait Gallery cut ties
A 30 year sponsorship deal between BP and the National Gallery will end in December, the parties say. In a press release on Tuesda…
Train station mini-operas celebrate female musicians
Seven mini-operas were performed at St. Pancras International on Tuesday (February 8) to mark International Women's Day. The w…
Higher education lends support to LEEDS 2023
The University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University will lead a strand of the LEEDS 2023 programme with the support of other…
Living with Covid plan could erase ‘significant minority’ of audiences
The end of restrictions and free Covid testing pose challenges for workforce safety and encouraging cautious customers back.
Welsh theatre ‘can’t afford’ access for disabled actors
Disabled actors are unable to perform at Theatre Colwyn because Conwy County Council cannot afford a wheelchair lift. The council…
Equity challenges Universal Credit rule change
Changes to Universal Credit eligibility could unfairly affect creatives, performers' union Equity says. Under new rules, new c…
£210m Cultural Heart plan ‘commonplace and risky’
A shopping precinct turned arts centre due for demolition should instead be a model for other town centres, a think tank argues.
End of restrictions for Welsh venues
Venues in Wales no longer need to ask for Covid passes and legal requirements around the use of face coverings will expire Februar…
Manchester Museum reopening delayed
Manchester Museum's reopening has been delayed due to "the challenges of the pandemic". Initially slated for the end…
Touring exhibitions need local focus
Amid Covid, Brexit and climate change, new touring models that prioritise collaboration with communities and other institutions pr…
