Galleries boost local culture and economy

Photo of a man in a gallery in Birmingham
06 Aug 2015

New research finds that galleries play an important part in their own communities, as well as playing a significant role in the local economy.

A brave digital world

Image of mobile phone
30 Jul 2014

Ali Hossaini believes that arts venues need to prepare for ‘digital placemaking’ by extending their use of in-house WiFi.

Letter from America

Theater Gates’ Dorchester Projects in Chicago
06 Feb 2013

Helen Marriage reports on her first six months at Harvard on a Loeb Fellowship and explains the practice of ‘placemaking’, something she would love to see over here.

Shaping places

Bike outside the Saatchi Gallery in the sun
09 Jul 2012

By working with artists and arts organisations, developers can gain the support of both local communities and planners. Alex Homfray explains how

Shaping places

02 Jul 2012

By working with artists and arts organisations, developers can gain the support of both local communities and planners. Alex Homfray explains how

Cultural placemaking

19 Sep 2011

Cara Courage explores the role of culture in creating a sense of place

Culture capital rollout

Front view of the Tate Liverpool
26 Jan 2009

City of culture award to go native following Liverpool’s 2008 success and the Culture Secretary's comments that “culture and creativity are part of the answer to tough economic times.”

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