Culture Recovery Fund saved hundreds of organisations
The government’s emergency support package helped funded organisations stay afloat, attract new audiences and continue to su…
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Arts funding in the Carolean era
London’s South Bank has been an extraordinarily successful regeneration story. Elaine Bedell thinks it’s now time for…
Investing in creative ambition
Impact investments aim to support creative ambition and cultural projects to the benefit of society, but Seva Phillips is always a…
Unions campaign against Arts Council Northern Ireland cuts
Trade unions are criticising plans to reduce Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s (ACNI) budget by 10% ahead of a rally in Bel…
Scottish arts festivals share £1.8m
Major arts festivals in Edinburgh and Glasgow are to receive a share of the Scottish Government’s Expo Fund worth £1.8…
ACE seeks ‘urgent’ talks on future of Bristol Beacon
Concerns raised about the future of trust operating Bristol Beacon, as soaring refurbishment costs prompt the city's council t…
UKRI unveils funding round for research into health inequalities
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the third phase of a programme funding research into the use of community ass…
Welsh cultural hub receives £36k grant
The Neuadd Dwyfor Arts Centre in Pwllheli has received a £36,000 grant from Arts Council of Wales to develop a new programme…
Creative degrees can deliver skills and employment
In Culture Minister Lucy Frazer's first address to the sector, she highlighted the skills gap facing the creative industries….
Oldham Coliseum: Review into state of building ordered
Independent reviews into theatre building and previous governance to take place as Board Chair calls for 'full transparency…
BFI invests £6.5m in audience engagement
The British Film Institute (BFI) has split £6.48m across 17 film and broader screen projects in the first round of its new A…
BBC to explore alternatives to proposed orchestra cuts
Broadcaster agrees to explore alternatives to proposed 20% cut to roles at the BBC Symphony, Concert and Philharmonic orchestras.
ACE confirms changes to National Portfolio
A new organisation has been added to Arts Council England's National Portfolio for 2023-26, while six fail to reach a funding…
Additional £24m set aside for English National Opera
Arts Council England sets aside further £24m for English National Opera in a move that could see a return to the level of fu…
Arts Council Northern Ireland warns of 10% cuts
Expected cuts to the 2023-24 Northern Ireland budget, which are still to be announced by NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, have pr…
ACE reaffirms support for grassroots music
The funder extends National Lottery Project Grants tailored to live music and pledges £500,000 to Music Venue Trust’s…
Closures and cutbacks as National Portfolio 2018-23 concludes
As a new National Portfolio for 2023-26 begins, Arts Professional examines the fortunes of the organisations that lost out on fund…
Arts Council Northern Ireland awards £110,000 to community projects
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has awarded £110,000 to 22 projects through its Small Grants funding programme. The ini…
Kettle’s Yard ditches free admission ‘for financial sustainability’
Art gallery owned by University of Cambridge reluctantly introduces admission charges, blaming the decision on rising costs and st…
Research highlights gender disparities in dance sector
Study finds dance companies in receipt of most funding – and exerting greater influence on the sector – are more likel…
‘Keep it Fringe’ fund awards bursaries to help level the playing field
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced 50 recipients of the Keep it Fringe fund, a new initiative intended to help le…
Eastbourne community arts programme awarded £480,000
A community arts programme in Eastbourne scheduled to coincide with the 2023 Turner Prize has been awarded £480,000 in fundi…
Formal probes into Coventry City of Culture Trust confirmed
National Audit Office and Charity Commission confirm inquiries into financial management of the charity, after ex-senior staff byp…
Oldham Coliseum takes final curtain call
Sell out event marks the closure of Oldham Coliseum as campaign to secure new theatre in the town gets underway.
