National Theatre submits back-of-house refurbishment plans
The National Theatre has submitted a planning application to modernise some of its backstage departments, which have not been refu…
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British Museum urged to remove BP name
More than 80 people from heritage, arts and climate backgrounds have written an open letter to the British Museum calling on it to…
Survey to examine accessibility of environmental initiatives
New research will explore how access to music and live events for disabled people can become more environmentally sustainable. Jul…
Theatres Trust awards £64k to futureproof theatres
The trust says improvements to accessibility and energy efficiency will help the supported theatres ensure their long-term surviva…
Dulwich Picture Gallery gets go-ahead for £4.6m redevelopment
Dulwich Picture Gallery has received planning permission for its biggest redevelopment in over 20 years. The £4.6m transform…
Creativity, culture and capital
Two years on from the launch of an international initiative exploring the creative economy for sustainable development, Fran Sande…
Protestors halt Glyndebourne performance with ‘confetti bomb’
Protesters from campaign group Just Stop Oil halted an opera performance at Glyndebourne yesterday (15 June). The BBC reports that…
National Portrait Gallery staff to have sustainable gender-neutral uniforms
Staff at London's National Portrait Gallery will wear new gender-neutral uniforms made from recycled materials when the galler…
BP sponsorship of British Museum ends after 27 years
Activists celebrate news that no exhibitions or activities are being sponsored by BP, although documents show certain terms of the…
Plans for £30m ‘transformation’ of Tate Liverpool revealed
Designs for the gallery at Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock include new double-height exhibition spaces and a ground-floor 'A…
New fund to help film sector tackle climate crisis
The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced a new package of industry support for awardees who can demonstrate that they are po…
Decarbonisation funding for University for the Creative Arts
A £4.5m government grant has been given to the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) to help decarbonise heating across its…
Plans for £10m Horniman Museum upgrade submitted
The museum's transformation will include a focus on improving accessibility and thermal performance.
New environmental mentoring scheme for NPOs
The scheme forms part of Arts Council England’s updated environmental programme designed to give the sector tools to respond…
Scotland pauses involvement with Venice Biennale
Scotland has paused its involvement with the 2024 edition of the Venice Biennale art exhibition, with a review scheduled to take p…
Reclaiming public spaces
What is placemaking and why is it needed? Maria Adebowale-Schwarte argues it not only creates spaces that are healthier and safer,…
Theatres ‘in urgent need of funding’ to improve sustainability
UK theatres need additional funding to make them more sustainable, the national advisory body for theatres has said. Jon Morgan, D…
Lottery support for forestry arts projects in Scotland
Two arts projects focusing on forestry and sustainability in Scotland have received National Lottery support in the recent round o…
2023: A year for squeezing your digital assets
In the fast-changing world of digital, people love to forecast. But rather than focus on the future, Katie Moffat thinks you shoul…
Royal Opera House ends sponsorship deal with BP
The Royal Opera House is ending its sponsorship relationship with oil giant BP after 33 years. In a statement the opera house said…
National History Museum criticised for gagging clause with oil sponsor
The National History Museum has been widely criticised for a contract it signed with a Danish oil company. The contract was…
City of Culture project ‘boosted environmental engagement’
A strand of Coventry’s UK City of Culture creative programme helped local audiences engage with nature, sustainability and s…
Buxton Opera House reduces opening hours to save money
Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire has announced that it will close every Monday next month as part of efforts to reduce its "s…
NPOs record significant fall in carbon emissions
National Portfolio organisations praised for 'taking ownership' on environmental sustainability after recording a large dr…
