Arts diversity: Your words, not mine
In part two of a series on diversity in the arts, Christy Romer says that labels like ‘diverse’ and ‘BME’…
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Spotlight on the UK’s arts workforce
Just how diverse is the arts workforce in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? Find out with these Infographics collatin…
Spotlight on Northern Ireland arts workforce
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Spotlight on Wales’ arts workforce
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Scotland’s National Performing companies commit to gender equality
National Theatre of Scotland and Scottish Ballet are among the performing arts companies pledging to have a gender balanced board…
Classical music becoming middle class, committee hears
A meeting of the Countries of Culture inquiry this week heard about the challenges facing regional arts organisations following lo…
Arts Minister backs access agenda in first keynote speech
New Arts Minister Matt Hancock stressed the sector’s “special responsibility” to promote social mobility in his…
Museum entry fees do not affect visitor diversity, research suggests
Overall visitor numbers typically fall when entry fees are introduced, but donations and secondary spend are not affected.
Arts diversity: There is catching up to do
In the first in a series of articles based on independent research and interviews with key figures about diversity in the arts, Ch…
Funding boost targets arts provision for diverse communities
Arts Council England has committed £5.3m to a scheme aimed at developing greater resilience among organisations contributing…
Arts Council of Wales consults on new approach to diversity
A new Strategic Equality Action Plan has been drawn up after researchers found that some aspects of the arts in Wales are becoming…
Resource highlights arts-based technologies for disabled creatives
A website providing advice and best practice for using technology to aid creativity has been launched for the disability arts sect…
Challenging a monolithic culture
The arts sector talks a lot about diversity, but what can actually be done to achieve it? Monica Montgomery suggests ten ways to t…
Museum and gallery employment estimates rise
The latest Government statistics suggest the creative industries are continuing to grow and improve diversity.
ACE to update review on equality and diversity in the arts
Arts Council England has issued a callout for research conducted around diversity in arts participation, audiences, employment pra…
The best road to a different future
Twenty-five years after writing an article about his concern for ‘the future of black arts’, David Bryan considers whe…
Small teams, huge ambitions
Major audience development initiatives may be inspiring, but most arts organisations can learn more from what the smaller players…
White noise
Achieving greater diversity in the arts isn’t rocket science, says Ammo Talwar, but it is time for big actions.
A voice for the future
Tired of seeing British East Asian actors being given underwritten, stereotyped roles, Kumiko Mendl decided to do something about…
ACE annual survey on hold due to technical difficulties
Problems facing NPOs completing Arts Council England’s new-style survey have been compounded by technical issues with its ne…
The Space shifts focus away from digital art
A new commissioning round focuses on access and diversity in a bid to address issues raised in the White Paper and Warwick Commiss…
Birmingham’s big problem
After being met by a sea of white faces at a recent industry event, Rebbecca Hemmings says it’s time for Birmingham’s…
