National network to develop socially-engaged arts practice
Supported by Arts Council England for an initial three years, the network will be led by Battersea Arts Centre with a focus &ldquo…
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How we… make theatre with refugees
Neil Beddow explains how acta in Bristol overcomes the challenges of engaging migrant and refugee communities in theatre making.&n…
We can’t leave it to chance!
Mandy Precious considers herself lucky to have discovered the arts, but are the next generation getting the same chances she did?
Singing helps mothers recover from postnatal depression
Group singing is more effective than creative play at tackling depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the British…
Survey reveals UK attitudes towards European culture
A survey of 1,000 adults in each European Union country finds older and less educated UK adults place less value on Europe’s…
Building a queer youth archive
A heritage project celebrating stories from LGBTQ+ young people in Brighton has resulted in a digital archive, as well as new phot…
Funding concerns plague community arts groups, survey finds
1,000 people involved in creative groups have revealed why they participate and highlighted the challenges their groups face.
New guide aims to increase compassion in the arts
Subtle changes could help cultural organisations become more welcoming, attract more visitors and potentially increase donations.
Why there should be more art in prisons
When prisoners are actually requesting more arts activities, why are we not giving them what they want, asks Jess Thorpe.
The power of putting theory into practice
Chrissie Tiller implores those working in participatory and social arts practice to embrace critical reflection.
Fewer teenagers engaging in music activities than ever before
The decline in young people participating in dance appears to be reversing, although the gender gap among children has never been…
Arts organisations encouraged to engage older audiences
New ‘Age-Friendly Standards’ launched by the Family Arts Campaign aim to complement existing standards for welcoming f…
Research supports theory that arts can heal society
People who engage with the arts are more likely to be charitable donors and volunteers, a new study has found.
Community integration in south London
Félicie Kertudo tells how she visited the South London Gallery to find out more about how it involves the local community in a ra…
Welsh Government expands anti-poverty arts programme
A successful pilot of the ‘Fusion’ programme is credited with engaging nearly 5,000 people across Wales since its laun…
Civically engaged arts leaders are “over-stretched”, inquiry finds
Arts organisations have a key role to play helping communities “come together, to learn, debate and celebrate” but the…
A radical rescue plan
The Canterbury Heritage Museum has attracted fewer and fewer visitors in recent years, but a rescue plan involving the Marlowe The…
Arts engagement in Northern Ireland outpaces England
Arts attendance among people living in the most deprived areas has grown, but the gap between these areas and those of least depri…
Boys really can dance
Why do boys tend to give up dance classes when they reach their teens? Kate Laho and Natalie Holasz discuss the findings of a…
Creating cultural democracy
Only 8% of people regularly engage with publicly funded art, but every day people are creating their own versions of culture. Nick…
Programming in partnership
mac Birmingham’s outreach programmes are creating meaningful dialogue between the arts centre and local communities, artists…
How to… attract family audiences
Don’t be afraid of fun, catch them early and remember that everyone loves LEGO – Michelle Lally shares her tips for en…
Spotting young talent
A week-long arts residency involving young NEETs was a far cry from some ‘old skool’ outreach projects. Ammo Talwar re…
Creating real connections
As technology becomes an increasingly distracting force, it’s down to live entertainment to tempt people to set aside their…
