Why create? The artist and art
In a new series looking at the psychological payoff of art and creativity, Cara Courage begins by examining why artists make art.
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Gambling on success
The arts sector should be hoping that Camelot succeeds, says Liz Hill
Defining volunteers
I read with great interest the article on internships in AP249. However, Sean Egan and Paul Jennings have overlooked a fourth cate…
Henley reviewed
The recently published Henley Review of Cultural Education could have wide-ranging implications for the arts sector. AP invited Ke…
What’s in a name?
Ellen Carr asks at what point can you call yourself a professional?
Fund-raising the game
Christopher Goodhart believes the route to more successful fundraising comes through thinking laterally & testing new channel…
Not ‘because we’re worth it’
David Dixon unpicks the issues surrounding investment finance for cultural organisations
When art becomes a dirty word
Mindee Hutchinson asks when did the art world stop taking responsibility for the art it promotes?
Open minds fill pockets, dudes
The arts sector should be more open to ideas from elsewhere, suggests Liz Hill
They know where you live
Laura Brown questions whether the regional PR officer’s ‘best contact’ really is one of those national names
Aboard the learning boat: Expose yourself
Nick Sherrard explains why becoming a better collaborator is a lot more like having your hair cut than getting plastic surgery
With a little help from your friends
Jennifer Cooling explains why buddying up to your local tourism body could encourage a wonderful, mutually-beneficial relationship
Producing equality
Dan Baker on what can be done about gender inequality in theatre
After #sota12
Mindee Hutchinson shares her views on the State of the Arts Conference
The receiving end
Glen Pearce reconsiders Laura Brown’s thoughts on the press officer’s ‘best contact’
A tale of two sectors
What is the future for fledgling artistic endeavour as funding cuts start to bite, asks Liz Hill.
Price tag
Greg Klerkx considers the current predicament facing artists
The currency of criticism
Glen Pearce suggests it might be time to include an advertising income rating alongside the star rating
Theatrical clap-trap
Lise Smith asks when did UK audiences start walking out?
Happy not having it all
Cara Courage questions if and why the arts sector is still a man’s world
Aboard the Learning Boat: Don’t just ask it, live it
Andres Roberts reveals the concepts that float his boat
What it’s all about
Phoebe Gardiner on why it’s a good thing she didn’t become a geography teacher
Resource, reuse, reward
Al Lyle explains why he finds inspiration in the thriftiness and resourcefulness of artists
Making the break
Jessica Hope explores the potentially abusive relationship between a press officer and her iPhone
