Disabled artists set to ‘disrupt’ museums nationwide
The UK’s largest-ever exhibition of work by disabled artists will take place across the country on Saturday (2 July). A tota…
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National Lottery awards £13.7m for community projects
Six projects designed to support heritage, culture and nature have received funding from the National Lottery to help communities…
Relocation dilemma for NPOs as Arts Council reports record grant demand
Stick or twist? London-based cultural organisations confronted with tough choice to move elsewhere in England or to stay put in ca…
How can we future proof digital skills?
When it comes to maximising digital activity, the two most common challenges organisations face are budget and skills, says Katie…
Who’s betting on Lottery funding?
When the Gambling Commission announced a new operator for the National Lottery, current operator Camelot went to the High Court. W…
British Council and Ukrainian Institute launch joint season
The British Council and the Ukrainian Institute have launched the UK/Ukraine Season of Culture, a new programme designed to suppor…
My Gurus: ‘For when I need to be brave’
Rebecca Ball has now been in post as Chief Executive of Sunderland Culture for a year. Here she reveals the people who have inspir…
We’re all astronauts, but some of us need more space
Cultural experiences – as offered by Our Place in Space – are vital for youngsters with special educational needs. Dan…
ACE pandemic response was a lifeline for the arts, new report says
The Emergency Recovery Fund, launched by ACE the day after the country went into lockdown in March 2020, receieved 14,000 applicat…
Equity survey shows inflation is a ‘workforce crisis’
The members' survey analysis also reveals Black people and the young are disproportionately leaving the sector after the pande…
Accessible arts at risk of post-pandemic decline
Following a significant improvement in accessibility to arts and culture during the pandemic, organisations are now pulling back f…
Private arts funding ‘increasingly reliant on social impact evidence’
Arts and culture organisations report more competition for private sector funding, and requirement to show the work they do has a…
Government schedules ACE review for 2023
Arts Council England chief pledges to make strong case to government when organisation is reviewed next year.
Manchester School of Digital Arts opens to the public
Manchester Metropolitan University’s new School of Digital Arts (SODA) opened for its first public viewing on Monday (13 Jun…
Guide to running hybrid in-person events launches
A new guide to help festivals, literature organisations and publishers run online and in-person hybrid events is now available. Wr…
Social media success relies on one thing: telling stories
Engagement with longform online content may be on a downward trend but, as Adam Koszary writes, expectations for creative storytel…
Many voices, open minds, commitment to change
What should underpin our evaluation practice in the arts? Oliver Mantell reflects on the new Evaluation Principles from the Centre…
Welsh Government sets culture and heritage anti-racism targets
Publicly funded organisations in Wales will be required to report diversity figures, lift barriers to cultural participation and m…
Art Fund opens grant schemes worth £2m
The Art Fund is opening applications to two funding streams this summer, with more than £2m available in total. The charity&…
Rural art projects in Northern Ireland get £1.5m boost
New art fund launches to address needs of local rural communities as they emerge from the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Empowering your people
If you support someone to feel good about themselves, they’re going to give you their best and, most importantly, do the bes…
Managing creativity during times of uncertainty
In this second article on dealing with challenges thrown up by the pandemic, Cimeon Ellerton-Kay and Natalie Hall shine a spotligh…
Study recommends hour of arts each day for children
Children could benefit from an average of 65 minutes dedicated to the arts each day, according to new research. The Recommend…
Union calls for end to ‘dangerous assault’ on arts degrees
The Government’s “reductive agenda” is encouraging universities to launch a “dangerous assault” on a…
