Diversity and inclusion: why are we still talking about it?
A reluctance to self-reflect and a tendency to recruit in our own image are at the root of the sector’s failure to employ a…
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We need more welfare funding of the arts – literally
If the arts sector really has faith in everyday creativity, it should put its money where its mouth is, writes Jonathan Knott.
What will Ed do next?
What might the UK's longest serving Culture Minister take as his next step? Amanda Parker makes some suggestions.
And they’re off…
How many of us working in the arts are keeping quiet about how we really feel, asks Amanda Parker.
Is diverse leadership really welcome in the arts?
Madani Younis' exit from Southbank Centre exposes uncomfortable truths about the arts sector's attitude to workforce diver…
A sticking plaster policy
Before praising the Culture Secretary for “responding so positively” to the financial crisis facing the cultural secto…
Relaxed performances: why the sector has to do better
Far from being a niche concern, increasing the number of accessible shows would benefit millions of people across the UK, says Jes…
No access, no public funding?
Five years after first highlighting discriminatory attitudes in ArtsProfessional, the Government’s Disability Champion for A…
Think self-care isn’t for you? Think again
Articulating our individual needs is important for everyone – especially those at the top of organisations, says Suzanne All…
How can we make festivals greener?
Festivals can have all the recycling schemes and sustainable policies in the world, but it’s getting workforce and attendees…
Giving artists a seat at the table
The arts sector needs to stop exploiting skilled practitioners through tokenistic and self-serving community projects, says Charlo…
The arts sector’s dirty secret
A lack of diversity will persist unless unfair levels of pay are addressed, says Becky Chapman.
Editor’s comment: who decides what ‘quality’ is?
The lack of traction and success for BME-led and disabled-led organisations deserves our attention, says Amanda Parker. Is there s…
Join the discussion on ACE’s new strategy
Over the coming weeks, ArtsProfessional will be putting your questions to Arts Council England on its new draft ten-year strategy….
Welcome from ArtsProfessional’s new Editor
ArtsProfessional is refreshing and renewing its style – but the integrity at its heart will remain, writes the publication&#…
The data illusion
Funders are increasing their demands for data from arts organisations while only paying lip service to quality in their own statis…
Letter: Trans identity is not up for debate
Artists, activists and cultural workers argue that trans activists' protests against arts programming are part of a legitimate…
Letter: A candid friend
Art Fund volunteer Jane Crease responds with incredulity to reports that the charity's financial support for its voluntee…
Encouraging signs
The casting of deaf actor Charlotte Arrowsmith in a current RSC production illustrates how committing to diversity does not mean b…
Missing the point
If we defend the arts based on evidence of positive outcomes in specific cases, we may find the very same logic turned against us,…
Looking beyond the obvious
It is right to celebrate those local authorities committed to funding culture, but long-term sustainability may depend on developi…
Also this week…
As Tate Modern's latest art installation starts to melt away, AP's Jonathan Knott reflects on how art can play a role…
Tackling the power imbalance
Independent artists and producers are vulnerable to exploitation in a two-tier system characterised by precarious employment among…
Letter: Recognition where it’s due
English teachers are arts teachers too – and should be recognised and supported as such, says Amanda Rigali.
