Historic artist’s barn to be sold after funding shortfall
Pioneering German artist Kurt Schwitters’ rural retreat in the Lake District is slated to be sold for development after repe…
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Review to explore benefits of creative health initiatives
A series of online roundtable discussions will be held over the coming year as part of a new Creative Health Review designed to hi…
Cost of Glastonbury tickets rises 26%
The price of tickets for next year's Glastonbury Festival have increased by 26% with organisers blaming "challenging time…
ACE chooses Bradford to announce National Portfolio
Decisions on which organisations will be chosen for the National Portfolio for the next three years will be announced next week in…
Scottish museums and galleries to get energy support
Museums and galleries in Scotland can apply for funding to help make buildings more energy efficient to counteract rising costs.
Reforming heritage laws ‘not a priority’, government says
Calls to make it easier for UK museums to consider repatriating cultural objects have been rebuked by the government. The Hou…
London set for new concert hall
London’s first new concert hall in 14 years will open its doors for the first time next month. The £3.65m venue, locat…
Tottenham Hotspur embarks on youth theatre drive
Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) and football team Tottenham Hotspur will work together to improve theatre engagement in young peopl…
Politicians to examine diversity in the talent pipeline
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Creative Diversity has announced its next research project. The cross-party group of…
Nottingham’s Nonsuch Studios awarded charitable status
Artist-led Nonsuch Studios in Nottingham has been awarded charitable status after eight years as a not-for-profit organisation. Fo…
Younger arts workers ‘priced out of London’
ArtsPay survey findings suggest workers in the capital are not being paid enough to cover the costs of living in London.
UAL introduces ‘sector-leading’ parental leave policy
University of the Arts London (UAL) says its new parental pay and leave policy is sector leading. The new policy, introduced at th…
Museums ‘scaling down activity’ to survive
Survey of museums highlights concerns about fixed-term energy contracts ending and the inability of organisations to absorb high e…
Kyiv cultural sites damaged in latest airstrike
A number of cultural buildings in Kyiv were damaged by Russian shelling on Monday (10 October). Russia launched more than 80 missi…
Institute of Contemporary Arts plans raves to boost coffers
London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is hoping to plug its annual funding shortfall with a renewed focus on live…
Digital skills fund opens in Northern Ireland
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has opened a funding programme that aims to give arts organisations the skills to create digi…
ACE National Portfolio 2023-26: Transfer Programme explained
What's the plan for London-based arts organisations earmarked for relocation once Arts Council England announces its next Nati…
Royal Opera House begins teacher training initiative
The Royal Opera House has partnered with The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT) to deliver a year-long scheme for teachers…
National Audit Office to scrutinise Unboxed
An official probe into the value for money provided by the £120m Unboxed festival will be conducted by the National Audit Of…
Edinburgh Film Festival goes out of business
The Edinburgh International Film Festival has been shut down with immediate effect after the charity that runs it, the Centre for…
Orchestras face calls to improve repertoire diversity
Study on gender and race diversity of composers played by orchestras sees UK fare better than global average, but sector figures s…
Arts Council Wales warns of theatre closures
Theatres could face closure if they do not receive support to help with the cost-of-living crisis, the Arts Council of Wales (ACW)…
Arts commentators call for abolition of ACE
Two arts commentators have published a booklet calling for Arts Council England (ACE) to be abolished, claiming its 'left-wing…
Workplace art and culture ‘improves productivity’
Providing art and arranging cultural activities in the workplace makes for a happier, more productive workforce, a study has found…
