The "ambitious and forward-thinking" document will be the cornerstone of a bid for UK City of Culture 2025.

Supporting creative practitioners with opportunities at this time is vital, but do so wisely, says Guy Armitage. Running an o…

A recent Creative Scotland survey suggests audiences are unlikely to return to pre-Covid levels until the population has been…

When decisions about programming are made in hours rather than months, organisations hone in on their core purpose. Festivals will…

Movie scores and video game soundtracks are broadening the genre's appeal, attracting a new generation of fans who are more li…

The pandemic presents a unique set of challenges. But turning obstacles into opportunities is what circus does best, write Billy A…

In a time of great uncertainty, understanding audience attitudes and behaviours make the future a little more predictable, writes…

Audiences are ready to return but they need reassurance to take the first step. A new digital toolkit will help bridge the gap, sa…

Mandatory masks, social distancing and temperature tests make audiences feel more comfortable returning to venues – and on-t…

National and international research has examined the pandemic’s impact on fundraising, marketing and audience development st…

National Museums Liverpool and the V&A consult on redundancies amid a month-long decline in visitor numbers for England&#…

The proportion of adults taking part in the arts is the same as it was in 2005. ACE says there is still progress to be found in th…

70% of audiences say they are willing to pay for digital events as full capacity shows remain on ice. But the shift towards user-p…

Could an Ambassadors Scheme offer a way of better connecting theatres with their local communities? Hardish Virk has seen positive…

Adopting a creative approach to tackle opening in a Covid-safe environment could give venues the edge and help them come out the o…

Survey data that suggests a third of digital arts audiences only engage online raises new possibilities for the post-Covid cu…

What would happen if an audience was allowed to make a reservation for a small fee, enjoy the experience, and then pay afterwards,…

The pandemic didn’t stop Music in the Round running the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival online – and learning from th…

When it's time to rebuild, the cultural sector will have to start owning up to failure if it is to learn from its previous mis…

The challenges facing arts organisations have changed dramatically – but that doesn’t mean giving up on our core value…

Technocratic, old-school approaches to building audiences have only worked among privileged groups. The sector needs to think hard…

Working with rural communities to stage small-scale performances is good for the arts, the environment and local people, writes So…

Where ACE once sought to democratise high culture, it now emphasises subjective creativity. Has this made the idea of an ‘au…

The arts sector must do more to include older people, not only as consumers but also as creators of culture, says Stella Duffy.