Lewisham, London’s Borough of Culture engaged majority of local schools
Lewisham starts work on a cultural strategy following successful stint as London Borough of Culture focused on young people, commu…
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Eastbourne community arts programme awarded £480,000
A community arts programme in Eastbourne scheduled to coincide with the 2023 Turner Prize has been awarded £480,000 in fundi…
Pilot to engage artist as salaried employee
In a radical move, Artsadmin is offering a year-long contract for an artist to undertake place-based research. Patrick Jowett has…
North Shields theatre to reopen with new operator
The charity that runs the Exchange Theatre in North Shields has announced that it will close the venue after failing to reach an a…
Arts and culture fund launches in Liverpool
Liverpool Business Improvement District (BID) has shared details of a new arts and culture fund it is making available to organisa…
Croydon announces Borough of Culture calendar
Croydon has shared its programme of arts and cultural events for its stint as London Borough of Culture. The timetable will run fr…
Growing calls for inquiry into Coventry City of Culture Trust
Politicians call for formal inquiry into handling of charity’s finances, as accounts show expenditure exceeded grants from l…
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,…
City of Culture runners-up publish bid details
Southampton publishes full bid from its UK City of Culture campaign ahead of plans to deliver re-packaged elements across the city…
Third of UNBOXED audience figures ‘came from Countryfile’
A large chunk of official audience figures for UNBOXED festival came from viewers watching Countryfile on the BBC, it has emerged….
Putting Southampton on the map
Despite an unsuccessful bid for UK City of Culture 2025, Southampton is determined to build on lessons learned during the process….
Former Newbury library to become theatre and community space
A former library building in Berkshire is to be converted into a studio theatre and community engagement space by the arts venue C…
Government complacency ‘jeopardising creative industries’
Inquiry into the future of UK's creative industries calls for government to place sector at the heart of its growth agenda and…
Funding boost for arts and culture activities in deprived areas
A £29m government fund includes ringfenced support to increase volunteering and arts, culture and heritage offers in 27 targ…
Reclaiming public space
A long-held vision to pedestrianise one of the most polluted areas in London has been realised. Jonathan Reekie outlines how a par…
Cornerstones of culture
AP’s editorial focus for January is on local government. Here Gerald Vernon-Jackson reflects on the role councils and local…
Call for ‘immediate action’ to safeguard local culture
Urgent action is required to protect local cultural services in the face of the cost of living crisis, a Local Government Associat…
Sunderland Museum secures redevelopment funds
Plans for a multi-million pound transformation of one Sunderland’s main cultural attractions have moved forward after fundin…
Coventry reports City of Culture boost
Coventry’s visitor economy recorded a large increase in its economic value in 2021, while the city was UK City of Culture, n…
Plans for creative hub in Northampton unveiled
Plans for a major new creative centre in Northampton have been unveiled as part of efforts to create vibrant space for culture in…
ACE National Portfolio 2023-26: Transfer Programme explained
What's the plan for London-based arts organisations earmarked for relocation once Arts Council England announces its next Nati…
Government pledges £60m for Birmingham 2022 cultural legacy
The UK government is to invest a £60m underspend from the Birmingham 2022 budget to increase access to culture and sport acr…
Manchester arts centre runs £100m over budget
A new arts centre in Manchester that was due to be completed three years ago is now £100m over budget, it has emerged. The A…
Festival cancelled over ‘funding fears’ following Queen’s death
Mixed reaction to decision to cancel music festival following death of Queen Elizabeth, amid claims of pressure to do so by funder…
