David Lan clarifies 'What Next?' 

In an edited extract from the provocation essay ‘Ditching The Renaissance’, Dan Eastmond says it’ s time for the…

Tom Copley wants to find new homes for small-scale cutting edge theatre in London.

An open dialogue between arts practitioners, public funders and the public is vital in developing the arts for the benefit of the…

In the second of three edited extracts from 'Fireworks', his book of provocation essays,  Dan Eastmond quantifies a d…

As the arts are mollycoddled by protective funding and propped up by the instinct of stability, will the output of our creative in…

Anne Bonnar reflects on an experimental approach to attracting audiences that paid off at the Citizens Theatre.

Liz Hill explains why ArtsProfessional persists in calling Arts Council England to account.

Neil Nisbet says tweeting links to petitions is a poor substitute for consistent participation by the dance sector in discussions…

Chrissie Tiller says cheap ticketing schemes alone will never be the answer to bringing in more diverse audiences.

The NewcastleGateshead Initiative has plans for the future, explains Carol Bell.

Jane Beardsworth sees no reason to suspect improper processes relating to ATTL in the North West.

Grant-makers owe it to their staff and those they fund to operate a fully transparent process that leaves no room for allegations…

Evaluation reports that share the problems as well as the successes are the most valuable of all, says Liz Hill

Kate Wafer and Daniel Hadley defend the ATTL project in Yorkshire.

What do Starbucks, the Leveson inquiry and Arts Council England have in common? Liz Hill makes some suggestions.

The future looks bright for culture on the continent, but the Autumn Statement provided no such solace for the UK, says Liz Hill.

Those who steal other artists’ ideas are not worthy of the badge ‘artist’ themselves, says Ian Moir.

Nick Forbes of Newcastle City Council is furious that he’s being forced to slash funding to the arts, but it’s about e…

The loss of arts cash will be a problem, but the loss of arts education would be a catastrophe, says Liz Hill.

Linda Jasper calls for the proposed EBacc qualification to include the opportunity for young people to continue to study dance.

The Mayor’s Education Inquiry arrived last month, following extensive consultation with stakeholders across London. But what…

Rich Hadley reflects on the relationships between artists and their public.