Deprived areas benefit most from culture
New research indicates cultural engagement improves wellbeing in England’s poorest areas the most, but unequal access remain…
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Giving circles and the arts
Philanthropy is sometimes described as a ‘privilege’ of the wealthiest. But, as Michelle Wright argues, research sugge…
Co-designing a sustainable future for arts and higher education collaboration
While collaboration between the cultural sector and universities has never been more fruitful, Suzie Leighton and Kayla Rose know…
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…
Curators of the future
Being disabled in the visual arts sector has presented galleries with serious challenges. But Mike Layward is optimistic about pro…
Enhancing artist and audience experience
Issues of access have beleaguered artists and audiences alike. Jamie Wyld explores how access streams can be used in innovative wa…
Museums tackling loneliness
In rural areas such as Cornwall, the pandemic has exacerbated loneliness, with vulnerable people losing their sense of commun…
National Theatre of Scotland opens digital education portal
The National Theatre of Scotland has launched an online education portal. It launches with a full version of Hannah Lavery's L…
Call to patronise local museums as visitors favour big name sites
Museums have not yet returned to full strength despite restrictions lifting. The challenges for smaller and larger sites this…
Writing for health
It's widely agreed that arts and creativity can boost mental health and wellbeing. But less well known is the positive effect…
Young people taking the lead
A new programme aimed at engaging 18-to-25 year olds with museums and galleries hands over control of the creative direction to th…
Opening up the talent pipeline
A group of young creatives have been selected as Creative Entrepreneurs for 2021 on the basis of their potential. Marina Norr…
Arts and academic collaborations in placemaking
We are witnessing a significant increase in diverse and highly ambitious partnerships between universities and the cultural s…
Bringing art to the people of Liverpool
Public art plays a vital role in engaging people. And giving cultural venues a voice in cities is crucial to creating a more equit…
Towards a more civic theatre
It’s easy to blame the challenges now facing theatre on the longest shutdown of stages since the mid-17th century. But these…
Bridging the academic-classroom divide
Music educators often lack the confidence and energy to engage with academic research. Encouraging them to do so may be the way to…
True service is selfless
Ajay Chhabra jumped at the opportunity to manage a Covid test centre in the heart of London’s South Asian community. He foun…
‘Priority places’ list to guide increased ACE investment
New capital and business development programmes are in the pipeline as ACE looks to "refresh" the criteria for exis…
Don’t take your opera audiences for granted
James Clutton says supporters have stood by cultural organisations through the toughest of times. They deserve transparency, care…
A year of reorientation in the Borough of Brent
Lois Stonock planned the London Borough of Culture 2020 to respond to Brexit. Then Brent became home to one of the UK’s firs…
Don’t leave your community out in the cold
What does it mean to have a civic role in challenging times? Andrew Barnett and Deborah Bull discuss.
Major shake-up for BBC arts
BBC cuts prompt an internal restructuring that will link classical music with arts and factual programming and remove a layer of e…
Surrey venues draw sightseers, spending and social benefits, study finds
New research shows 70% of visitors to Surrey arts venues would not have come into town – and spent an extra £40 o…
Going digital isn’t about technology
The greater success of some arts organisations boils down to a few key ingredients. Money isn’t one of them, writes Ash Mann…
