Workplace art and culture ‘improves productivity’
Providing art and arranging cultural activities in the workplace makes for a happier, more productive workforce, a study has found…
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Creative Scotland warns of cutbacks
Creative Scotland has warned that a combination of rising costs, falling income and the impact of Brexit means it is likely to hav…
Creative lives on air
A new report has been published on the role of local radio in supporting messaging about creativity and positive mental health. Ro…
Time for a new pricing model?
In the first of two articles on innovative pricing practices, David Reece explores different approaches to price setting and asks…
Comments submitted to ArtsPay survey point to sector in crisis
Respondents to the ArtsPay survey say the rising cost of living and historic low levels of pay are causing unsustainable working c…
Government pledges £60m for Birmingham 2022 cultural legacy
The UK government is to invest a £60m underspend from the Birmingham 2022 budget to increase access to culture and sport acr…
ACE National Portfolio 2023-26: Transition Programme explained
With the date Arts Council England announces funding decisions for the next National Portfolio confirmed as Wednesday 26 October,…
New arts resource for Welsh health workers
Wales’ arts community has made an online resource to support NHS and care home staff this winter. Cultural Cwtsh features sh…
Manchester arts centre runs £100m over budget
A new arts centre in Manchester that was due to be completed three years ago is now £100m over budget, it has emerged. The A…
Donelan: DCMS will prioritise economic growth
In her first major speech as Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan pledges to drive growth within arts, culture and tourism sectors i…
Consider creative potential of investment zones, councils told
The Local Government Association has said councils should consider whether the government's newly announced 'investment zo…
African arts group launches in Northern Ireland
An arts group planning to showcase African talent living in Northern Ireland and aid community cohesion has launched. The collecti…
Coventry City of Culture seeks £1m due to ‘cashflow issues’
Coventry Council is set to loan £1m to the Trust behind the City of Culture bid so that legacy projects can go ahead. …
NPO funding decision date confirmed
Arts Council England (ACE) will share its funding decisions for the next National Portfolio on Wednesday 26 October. The funder co…
Chinese Arts Now unveils rebrand
An arts organisation dedicated to providing a platform for East and Southeast Asian artists has announced a new name and logo. Chi…
Arts salaries show evidence of class premium
Concerns raised over ''lack of support" for working class people in the arts as figures show they earn less than peer…
Cost-of-living crisis: how will it impact diversity in the arts?
Over the last three years, the arts sector has stumbled from crisis to crisis. Kevin Osborne thinks the bailouts have masked the s…
Leeds 2023 programme revealed
Further details of events for Leeds 2023 Year of Culture have been announced, with organisers promising a "three-part epic pr…
Creative network to boost growth in South London
A new network for creative businesses in South London has launched to boost growth and innovation in the area. The Creative Indust…
Research links wellbeing to heightened creativity
Creative professionals with a positive emotional state are more likely to experience day-to-day feelings of creativity, according…
DCMS Chair calls for investigation into Unboxed
DCMS Chair Julian Knight has written to the National Audit Office (NAO) calling for an investigation into nationwide festival Unbo…
Emergency budget: what it means for arts and culture sector
Raft of new economic polices lack specific measures for arts and culture but offer prospect of tax cuts for businesses and employe…
Government outlines energy support package for businesses
Struggling theatres, museums, galleries and music venues will receive government support with their energy bills for initial six-m…
Wales commits to creative skills plan
The plan will facilitate creative career paths in the screen, digital content and music industries and is being launched alongside…
