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Only 8% of people regularly engage with publicly funded art, but every day people are creating their own versions of culture. Nick Wilson and Jonathan Gross report on research that makes the case for a new approach to cultural policy.
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Hiring out space is an easy revenue stream for many arts venues. Andrew Thomas shares tips on how to manage underused assets. 
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Delivering training to creative businesses across Africa, the Pacific and the Caribbean has taught Visiting Arts the value of forming relationships face-to-face, says Sophia Victoria.
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Campaigners have argued the gallery’s sponsorship deal with the oil giant breaches its ‘Ethical Fundraising Policy’, which they obtained via freedom of information.
The growing economic pressure on artists is leaving many unable to afford a studio or time to dedicate to their art. How is this affecting the work they make, asks Bojana Janković.
Classical music education remains a luxury rather than a right – and its driving the diversity crisis – says Chineke! Foundation’s Chi-chi Nwanoku in an interview with Sam Brown.
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As producer-in-residence of a whole town, Bridget Floyer explains how she treats the residents as neighbours rather than audiences or participants.
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Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre Jude Kelly applauded the investment, which will support the creation of a new multi-use arts venue in partnership with Battersea Arts Centre, saying it...
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A competition has been launched for designers to replace the Ross Bandstand and revitalise West Princes Street Gardens. The £25m project, which aims to be complete in 2019, is being managed by...
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Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire are taking over live cinema distributors Picturehouse Entertainment and launching a new venture, Trafalgar Entertainment Group. They hope to make Trafalgar Studios...
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Are free and discount ticket schemes key to reaching new audiences or do they simply benefit existing bookers? Michael Volpe shares Opera Holland Park’s experiences.
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A debate about whether actors with learning disabilities are reached by celebrated inclusive initiatives such as Ramps on the Moon has been triggered by a new paper.
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National Lottery operator Camelot expects “disappointing” sales to decline further this year.
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The Halle Orchestra’s Mark Elder and former Chief Executive of The Place, Kenneth Tharp, are among those receiving top honours in 2017.
Next year, when you’re forced to fill in a quality metrics form, you should tick every box – or none at all – to show your vengeance for a system that risks killing culture, writes Ivan Hewett.
Three art therapists, who work with different artistic forms, explain the qualities needed to work in the field.
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The listed Dunoon Burgh Hall in Argyll, where a multi-million-pound renovation began in 2008, has opened as a contemporary arts centre with flexible spaces, a cafe, workshops and a community garden.
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A Department for Culture has been created by Ireland’s new Prime Minister (Taoiseach), Leo Varadkar, who appointed Heather Humphreys, the current Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht...
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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has warned companies to be “wary” of schemes offering paid-for reviews, while others have said they undermine the credibility of critics.
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Former Culture and Digital Minister Matt Hancock’s remit is slimmed to Digital, as arts and culture joins heritage and tourism under the remit of first-time Minister John Glen.
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The Arts Council was unable to maintain standstill funding following orders from the Department for Communities.
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The Federation of Drama Schools aims to make recruitment more accessible and diverse, and help students identify high-quality training.
Stop asking people for money, and remember that your ‘donors’ have much more to offer than cold hard cash, argues Bernard Ross.
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The Newcastle theatre, which closed in March 2017, has secured a ten-year lease on a new venue in the city centre. Construction is currently underway on the site, which will feature a 100-seat space...
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Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Conservative MP John Glen – who in 2012 refused to cut ties with a charity that sponsored an event where “curing” homosexuality was...

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