Contact’s Artistic Director steps aside amid financial concerns
Iconic theatre sets out plans to tackle rising costs and place it on sustainable financial footing.
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Nearly half of councils cut culture spending
Almost half of local authorities have made cuts to culture, events and tourism since 2010, according to data gathered by the …
Council extends museum lease to secure its future
Worcester Council has extended the lease of a historic museum in the city to 999 years to help secure its long-term future. Offici…
‘Revolutionary’ employment scheme for artists launches
Gloucester-based National Portfolio Organisation wants to see a 'step-change' in how artists are supported so they can wor…
Media museum cinema remains closed over RAAC concerns
The main cinema in Bradford's National Science and Media Museum will remain closed for "at least six months” becaus…
Peers urge greater opportunity to study creative subjects
A cross-party group of life peers call for accountability measures to be reversed to help buck the decline of exam entries in crea…
Fresh hope for Octagon Theatre project
Stalled plans to remodel the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil could be funded by selling off one of Somerset County Council’s comme…
Jewish Museum London gets funding for community work
The Jewish Museum London has received more than £200,000 to work in the community ahead of a move to a new building. The Nat…
Call for review of City of Culture governance arrangements
Coventry City Council says it wants to ensure future events do not suffer similar issues following the collapse of the trust that…
Five Nottingham NPOs face council funding loss
Nottingham Playhouse and Nottingham Contemporary among organisations facing cuts from next year amid council efforts to reduce spe…
British Museum told to ‘define its collection’ in review
An independent review into thefts at The British Museum has made a series of recommendations on risk management, auditing, go…
Panel upholds National Theatre Wales’s appeal over funding cut
Arts Council Wales will have to reconsider the company's funding application after an independent panel found it had not follo…
Wrexham considers charity launch for City of Culture 2029 bid
Wrexham Council will discuss establishing a charitable company to support a 2029 City of Culture bid following feedback on its 202…
SOLT/UK Theatre to place greater focus on advocacy
Joint Chief Executives say restructure will see greater emphasis placed on lobbying government and funding bodies in the run up to…
Theatre project for young people with care experience launches
A theatrical ensemble for young people with experience with the care system has launched in Scotland. WAC Pro aims to support prof…
Positive early findings for Ireland’s basic arts income pilot
Study finds artists receiving a weekly stipend of €325 were less likely to experience anxiety and depression.
Music teacher recruitment ‘not good enough’
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) has labelled secondary music teacher recruitment as “not good enough” after…
Opera plans: ACE to launch sector consultation
The funder has faced significant criticism in response to its investment decisions relating to opera for its 2023-26 National Port…
Peter Kay shows raise £80,000 for Bolton theatre
Bolton Octagon has raised £80,000 after comedian Peter Kay performed three fundraising shows at the venue on Sunday (10 Dece…
Edinburgh Deaf Festival ‘facing funding crisis’
Organisers say losing the festival would mean fewer opportunities for deaf artists to fulfil their potential.
Fundraiser to save Coventry venue backed by artists
An appeal to save a Coventry arts venue at risk of closure has received the support of big-name artists who have donated their wor…
Creative freelancers in Wales facing ‘language barriers’
Report identifies 'growing pressure' to learn Welsh to work in the country's cultural sector, warning that it is '…
Call for DfE to address music education funding shortfall
The Musicians' Union has written to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan calling for urgent financial support for music educatio…
ACE creative practice grants: What chance success?
With the closing date for the next round fast approaching, Arts Professional takes a look at applicant data from the previous Deve…
