From diverse shortlist to diverse hire
Recruitment in the arts is broken – especially when it comes to recruiting ethnically diverse talent, says Amanda Parker.&nb…
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No return to normal
The way arts organisations responded to the pandemic offered a glimpse of how they could evolve. But a rush to any ‘return t…
Camelot drops legal bid to retain National Lottery
Allwyn Entertainment has officially been awarded the fourth licence to operate the National Lottery after a legal case brought by…
ArtsPay survey indicates gender pay gap narrowing
Survey suggests pay inequality between men and women is decreasing, but comparisons with 2018 data suggest that some wage increase…
AHRC to invest £100m in future technologies drive
Funding will be used to establish a national studio for advanced technologies to drive developments in live theatre…
Education in need of a radical rethink
Industry complains of a chronic skills shortage in areas such as communication and creativity. Yet our education system places lit…
Responding creatively to change
Welcome back to this series on dynamism from Cimeon Ellerton-Kay and Natalie Hall. In this third article, we explore the final pri…
Partners key to Coventry’s City of Culture legacy
Coventry won the prestigious title with the backing of local and regional organisations that recognised the benefits it would brin…
King Charles III and the arts
A noted fan of art, theatre and opera, Charles III also has a track record of using the arts to transform lives.
Sector awaits details of proposed energy plan
Arts leaders have cautiously welcomed government plans to help businesses with their energy bills for six months, but are calling…
Arts Council NI awards £53k to nine projects
A total of £53,000 has been awarded to nine arts projects as part of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Small Gran…
National mourning: arts sector ‘under no obligation to close’
In the absence of formal rules relating to national mourning of a monarch, arts and culture organisations were left to make indepe…
Arts sector pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Castle yesterday.
Inc Arts to close with immediate effect
The diversity body Inc Arts UK has ceased trading after efforts to save it failed. The charity, founded in 2019 by Amanda Parker h…
Truss appoints Donelan Culture Secretary
Former Education Secretary Michelle Donelan becomes 11th Culture Secretary in last decade.
Ordering off-menu: skills to serve omnivorous audiences
We need to hone our skills in human-centred design, over and above those in tech or data, to make the most of post-pandemic digita…
Dear Culture Minister…
Michelle Donelan is the new Secretary of State for DCMS. David Hill has written an open letter on the pressing issues he…
Bristol festival showcases East and South East Asian art
Bristol’s first ever East & South East Asian (ESEA) arts and culture festival is taking place this weekend. MOON FEST wi…
Grant funding in need of a radical overhaul
Many funders are changing their strategies around funding for arts organisations, but Michelle Wright thinks those changes inadver…
Worcester consults on arts and culture strategy
People in Worcester have been invited to give their views on a five-year arts and culture strategy. A draft strategy put together…
Manchester cultural grants programme opens
Arts and culture organisations in Manchester will be able to apply for up to £40,000 a year as part of the latest round of t…
Green energy funding for London’s Creative Enterprise Zones
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged £1.2m to enable workspaces in London’s nine Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZ) to…
Study recommends changes to ticketing practices
Report recommends changes to ticketing practice to make changing or cancelling tickets simpler.
Energy prices could force closures, venues warn
Art sector leaders warn venues face permanent closure without government support, with others expecting to become 'warm banks&…
