ACE creates new role to support freelancers
Yasmin Khan will join Arts Council England in a new role designed to strategically support creative freelancers across all ar…
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New ‘state-of-the-art’ home for Hampshire theatre
A theatre and arts centre in Hampshire is to get a new home as part of a regeneration project funded by an £18.3m government…
Gardiner to step down from Monteverdi after assault
The acclaimed conductor said he was leaving the organisation after 'a long period of deep consideration and reflection' fo…
Democracy protestors target Tate funder Blavatnik
The arts patron Sir Leonard Blavatnik, who donated a record £50m to Tate Modern for its 2016 extension, is facing criticism…
UK’s culture spend lags behind most of Europe
A new report has laid bare the significant decline in arts and culture spending in the UK at both national and local levels betwee…
Mental health arts charity receives funding boost
An arts charity that helps people with mental health support needs has received a financial boost from London's biggest i…
Career optimism falls in workers from diverse backgrounds
Under-represented creative industries workers – those who are Black, Asian, ethnically diverse, disabled or from low socioec…
Plymouth museum enjoys ‘impressive’ rise in visitor numbers
The Box museum and art gallery in Plymouth is celebrating a "highly impressive" rise in visitor numbers. The Plymou…
IT outage shows ‘resilience’ of arts and culture professionals
Arts organisations have reported a swift recovery after a global IT outage, which meant many were unable to sell tickets.
Gender-critical authors demand apology from Scottish literary chief
The Chief Executive of the Scottish Book Trust has been called on to apologise after describing two gender-critical authors a…
‘Lack of due diligence’ behind soaring Bristol Beacon costs
Costs for the projected skyrocketed from an initial £48.8m to £131.9m on completion in November 2023.
Council announces open-air theatre plans
Green space in Solihull will be used to stage more than 40 free cultural events this summer, the town's council has said. The…
Growth in legacy gifts an opportunity for small arts charities
Research on legacy donations for the art, culture and heritage sector suggests smaller organisations are well placed to gener…
Programme aims to boost postgraduate dance research
A new programme focused on specialist Postgraduate Research (PhD) degrees in dance has been launched by the University of the Arts…
RA removes works over antisemitism claims
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) has removed two artworks after an open letter from the Board of Deputies of British Jews raised &ld…
Stoke-on-Trent awarded World Craft City status
Stoke-on-Trent has been named a World Craft City, a status granted to areas with excellent social, cultural and economic cont…
Nandy sets out priorities as Culture Secretary
In her first interviews as Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy has indicated she will work to support arts and culture across the countr…
Council green lights gallery revamp
Herefordshire Council has approved proposals for an £18.4m redevelopment of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, adding a n…
WNO musicians vote ‘overwhelmingly’ for strike action
Welsh National Opera says it is committed to finding a solution for orchestra members that recognises the 'reality' of its…
IT outage hits arts and culture sector
Arts and culture organisations among industries worldwide affected by major IT outage.
Education Secretary launches school curriculum review
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously said that the curriculum will be amended 'so art is woven into everything our child…
Edinburgh Fringe announces JetBlue sponsorship deal
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has revealed a new sponsorship deal with JetBlue. The deal involves JetBlue supporting the Fring…
King’s Speech: What’s in it for the arts?
While the Labour government's legislative plans do not feature anything explicitly related to the arts, a number of proposals…
At risk theatre sold for £77k
A Victorian theatre in Doncaster, left vacant for nearly 30 years, has sold for £77,000 at auction. Opened in 1899, the Gran…
