BAME students struggle to find creative role models
Two-thirds of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students struggle to find inspirational creative role models. Research co…
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We need to talk about race
A reluctance to share opinions openly is a significant block to achieving racial equity. But as Kevin Osborne argues, without unde…
Optimism with a side of caution
Nadine Dorries is a gift horse the cultural sector shouldn't look in the mouth.
Curatorial scheme to tackle social mobility in visual arts
The pilot programme will “challenge accepted barriers” in one of the sector’s least inclusive professions.
UK’s first public artwork honouring Windrush generation unveiled
Three marble and bronze scupltures of Caribbean produce have become the first public artwork in the UK celebrating the Windrush ge…
Coventry 2021: spotlighting disabled artists
Jake Bartle reports on how Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 is shining a spotlight on disabled artists.
When best intentions backfire?
In trying to diversify its company, English Touring Opera shot itself – and 14 freelancers – in the foot.
Need to diversify, but can’t find the staff?
As arts organisations struggle to fill critical roles, Amanda Parker shares must-dos – and must don’ts – for tho…
Giving circles and the arts
Philanthropy is sometimes described as a ‘privilege’ of the wealthiest. But, as Michelle Wright argues, research sugge…
Being at home in Manchester
A group of artists from Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse communities have been working on a project to transform accessibility. Nic…
Tie funding to compliance with employment law, MPs say
The sector and its funders must adopt measurable diversity targets or risk losing "an entire generation of talent".
Digital didn’t change arts engagement, study finds
The digital pivot might have altered online attendance slighty but for most of the UK, "the new normal of pandemic life…
White-led Chinese art gallery vows to change
A lack of leadership, engagement and morale has caused an exodus of staff and reputational crisis – but the centre's pos…
£50k for Northern Ireland ethnic artists
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has made £50,000 available for a new programme supporting artists from a minority ethni…
Curators of the future
Being disabled in the visual arts sector has presented galleries with serious challenges. But Mike Layward is optimistic about pro…
Sensory and inclusive theatre
All cultural organisations are concerned with making their work more accessible. A new report by Maria Varvarigou on sensory and i…
Council cancellation of controversial comedian contested
Nearly 29,000 people have signed a petition in support of Roy "Chubby" Brown after a performance in Sheffield was cancel…
Racial equity: a zero-sum game?
The fight for racially equitable funding in the creative industries is what drove Kevin Osborne to set up Create Equity. Here…
Arts Council Ireland apologises for ad campaign
Arts Council Ireland has apologised for an advertisement that likened the racism faced by singer Nina Simone to the struggles of a…
Wales’ arts funders ‘shouldn’t force white-led organisations to diversify’
A report commissioned by the Arts Council of Wales says it is entrenched in white supremacy and has ignored calls for change….
New guide to ’break down stigma’ for autistic creatives
Autistic people face the highest rate of unemployment of all disabled groups in the UK. A new guide aims to change conversations s…
Why funders must pledge to fund equitably
Covid, the murder of George Floyd and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement all led to an outpouring of statements committin…
Arts and culture needs its Euro 2020 moment
Ethnically diverse creative leaders are experiencing a rise in racist abuse. Amanda Parker calls for government support to kick it…
City of London launches review into racism at Barbican Centre
The centre's funder has stepped in after former and current staff called it "institutionally racist" and lobbied for…
