Arts Council of Wales to review regular funding
The future shape and membership of ACW’s revenue portfolio will be determined by a Review aimed at identifying the right org…
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Regeneration focus for new funding
Arts projects will be integral to a series of initiatives involving local communities and aiming to improve quality of life in Wal…
Arts organisations increasingly rely on volunteers
The latest data reveals a shift in both employment practices and audience patterns among Arts Council of Wales’ Revenue Fund…
Radical strategy and new focus for the Arts Council of Wales
A new five-year strategy abandons artform emphasis and sets out to enable creative professionals to work at their best and connect…
Breaking with the past
David Alston explains why the Arts Council of Wales has set about developing a strategy for our times – and why artists are…
Making an impact
As Wales Millennium Centre marks its tenth anniversary, Mathew Milsom is proud of the economic and social impact the centre has ha…
My Gurus
Artistic and Creative Director of Wales Millennium Centre, Graeme Farrow pays homage to those who have inspired him over the cours…
Wales fears the impact of council cuts
It is becoming increasingly less likely that culture and arts services will be able to play a meaningful part in delivering the Go…
Job Ladder
Sara Pepper just landed her dream job as Director of Creative Economy at Cardiff University. She tells us what exactly she does an…
Local authorities playing it safe, report warns
The trend for closing arts services is continuing, with over a third of local authorities in England and Wales left with no arts o…
Arts Council of Wales given thumbs up by most clients
Majority of stakeholders find the council’s work effective, relevant and fair, but some areas for improvement are identified…
Leading the singing
The Sing with Us network of choirs brings together cancer patients and their families from across Wales. Rosie Dow describes…
Cultural access scheme for disabled arts attenders
Creu Cymru is to lead on the development of a ‘National Disabled Visitors’ Card Scheme’ in Wales.
Audiences Wales ceases trading
The national audience development agency for England will be stepping in after Audiences Wales, which lost its core funding from t…
Arts reach more young people in Wales
ACW reports highest recorded levels of arts engagement among young people, although participation among adults shows some signs of…
‘Make’, ‘Reach’ and ‘Sustain’ are goals for the arts in Wales
ACW’s new five-year strategy rejects single artform strategies, defines the obligations of National companies and pledges to…
Joined-up thinking puts arts on the main agenda in Wales
The Welsh Government is preparing to harness the arts, culture and heritage in its battle against poverty and social exclusion.
Wales considers creativity-focused curriculum
An arts-rich approach to teaching could be a “game-changer” for education in Wales, according to a new report.
Tight times
Arts Development UK’s latest survey on arts spending in local authorities in England and Wales reveals a "dramatic and…
Big scheme will explore arts data
The arts sector in England is aiming to improve its handling of large data sets, supported by funding from the innovation charity…
A land of adventure and discovery
David Alston recognises that Wales’ physical attractions pull in most tourists but believes that exciting and innovative cul…
New professional development opportunities for digital producers
Wales is to step up support for creative technology projects by supporting producers to embrace the digital context.
The commercial world
Janet Smith discusses how the new arts centre at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has created commercial opportunities…
New partnership aims to boost Welsh creative industries
BBC Cymru Wales and the Arts Council of Wales are joining forces in a drive to nurture creative talent in Wales by encouraging the…
