Opinion
Will Donald Trump, a liberal arts graduate, be enamoured by an industry with an envious return on investment? Or will his government continue a history of half-hearted federal support, asks Craig W Johnson.
Feature
Hip hop dancer and choreographer Botis Seva says start saving the pennies and always keep an eye out for talent.
Acting classes in maximum security prisons, such as the one offered in partnership with Oscar-winner Tim Robbins, lead to lower rates of re-offending, says Mickey Rapkin.
Why did one of the most highly anticipated Christmas shows get cancelled after one performance? Judith Mackrell talks to the Nutcracker’s choreographer, Will Tuckett.
After the Vice President-elect was addressed at a performance of Hamilton, Jesse Green argues that theatre can remain a ‘safe space’ whilst raising political concerns.
News
A working group will advise the Royal Botanic Garden, home to the Inverleith House gallery, on an appropriate “strategic direction” for its arts and cultural engagement programme. The...
News
Regular group singing can help combat loneliness, anxiety and depression in older people, and support marginalised groups to build meaningful relationships with the wider community, according to a...
Prizes in the arts are beneficial, but they can continue to serve their purpose without the addition of a big, fat cheque, says David Lister.
A new musical about euthanasia deepens the debate about how the arts should engage with this nuanced issue, says Morven Cook.
News
Helen Marten, winner of the inaugural Hepworth Prize for Sculpture, plans to share her £30k prize with the other nominees as a challenge to the “hierarchy” of the awards process.
News
Hackney’s Open School East, commissioned by Barbican and Create London, has said plans to uproot the school, which opened three years ago, are based on a need to move to somewhere “much...
News
Government funding will guarantee the music education hubs’ survival for the next four years. Funds to support students at dance and drama schools, and additional funding for the In Harmony...
News
The German artist said he is “deeply disappointed” that Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts is planning on hosting an exhibition of his work without having consulted him or asked...
Difficulties in securing Grants for the Arts funding and a tendency to shift risk from venues onto artists are threatening even established theatre companies, warns Lyn Gardner.
News
Trips to restaurants, ‘big ticket’ concerts and going to a comedy show also feature in the UK’s ten most popular evenings.
News
Lottery proceeds returned to good causes are at their lowest for three years following disappointing half-year ticket sales.
Arts People
The Point, Eastleigh and its sister venue The Berry Theatre have chosen SACHA LEE, currently the venues’ Creative Producer and Dance Programmer, as their new Artistic Director.
News
Two Local Enterprise Partnerships have announced plans to work with Arts Council England to make the most of their regions’ creative assets, boost jobs and drive growth.
Opinion
At Spektrix’s annual conference Vikki Heywood explored the mindsets and mythologies that influence the performing arts today.
News
Financial pressures have forced Falmouth University to suspend recruitment to the programme and open a consultation on its future. The Diploma is one of the University's longest running courses,...
With the New Art Gallery Walsall under threat of closure, and continued council cuts, Caroline Douglas asks how regional galleries and museums can survive.
What can CEOs learn from the precision, discipline and work ethic of ballet? Lisa Rabasca Roepe makes some suggestions.
News
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is partnering with IMPACT Scotland charitable trust to build "one of the best mid-sized music venues in Europe". The venue will comprise a 1,000 seat...
The arts must ditch the ‘either / or’ mentality that unnecessarily threatens classical music – different forms can exist and thrive simultaneously, argues Gary Ingle.
HM Revenue & Customs’ plans to move to a fully digital tax system by 2020 will create a huge administrative burden for self-employed artists, says Catherine Bertola.