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A parliamentary committee is assessing whether the UK will be able to attract and maintain talent in the creative industries post-Brexit.
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Theatre has seen a rise in income over the past four years, although the increases are concentrated in the hands of large organisations, a major new report has found.
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Creative Europe funding will be used by arts organisations across Europe to challenge stereotypes and help refugees “socialise and express themselves”.
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The former Inland Revenue offices in central London have been converted into 35 affordable artists’ studios, rehearsal and project spaces which will be offered for up to two-and-a-half...
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According to the report, the negative effects of massive and rapid urbanisation can be mitigated by fully integrating cultural components into urban strategies from the start.
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Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the reversal of the decision to close the art gallery in the city’s Royal Botanic Garden, which has hosted exhibitions for 30 years.
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A pledge to broadcast more music by composers from BAME backgrounds and a revised commissioning process involving external representatives are at the heart of a new committment to greater diversity...
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Arts Council England is in talks with Walsall Council, which is considering closing the landmark millennium venue as part of an £85m package of cuts.
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A volunteer-led theatre renovation project in Plymouth is facing accusations of financial mismanagement and Health and Safety breaches, while a funding gap leaves suppliers with invoices unpaid....
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JON MORGAN, Director of the Federation of Scottish Theatre, is to become Director of the Theatres Trust from January 2017. He will replace Interim Director REBECCA MORLAND who took over from MHORA...
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MIKAH SMILLIE has taken up the role of Artistic Director at the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain, having formerly been Artistic Director in residence at the organisation.
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SELINA CARTMELL is to be the new Director of Dublin’s Gate Theatre, becoming the fourth person to hold the post in 88 years. She will succeed MICHAEL COLGAN, who will step down in April 2017.
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HOLLY REISS and TARA WILKINSON have joined Underbelly as Executive Producers tasked with overseeing the productions at Underbelly’s festivals. They join from Jamie Hendry Productions and the...
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Current Head of the Guildhall Art Gallery SONIA SOLICARI is to become Director of the Geffrye Museum from January 2017. She will replace DAVID DEWING, who will retire as Director after 25 years with...
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National development body Museums Galleries Scotland has announced the appointment of six new board Directors: DIANA EASLEY, Director of Montador Consulting; BILL MCDONALD, Managing Director...
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Formerly Artistic Director of the Old Red Lion Theatre, STEWART PRINGLE is to join the Bush Theatre from November as Associate Dramaturg.
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The Paul Hamlyn Foundation has appointed JAN MCKENLEY-SIMPSON, Director of Public Service @ Heart; CHARLES LEADBEATER, Advisor to the Department for Education’s Innovation Unit; and CLAIRE...
Restoring history of art as an A level will not address the underlying issue: the long-term decline of creative subjects in schools, says Mark Londesborough.
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In a letter to the Guardian, Gabriele Finaldi said there will be fewer people studying the subject at university and raised concerns about the impact on art institutions that require highly skilled...
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The 200-seat 53Two theatre and arts centre is housed in the vacant showroom for luxury car brand Bauer Millet, which is owned by developer Ask and being rented to operators Simon Naylor and Paul...
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Owners the Duchy of Lancaster agreed to withdraw the historic theatre from auction, reversing a decision that dismayed campaigners who are working to restore the building and take over ownership of...
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Time is running out for small organisations yet to set up a pension scheme – they’ll soon face hefty fines for non-compliance. Alistair Bambridge offers some advice for those that still need to take the plunge.
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The arts sector struggles to articulate its impact, while the UK’s video games sector has done it very effectively. Stephen Hignell summarises what arts organisations can learn from their success.
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As education policy-makers and schools adopt an increasingly evidence-based approach, how can the cultural sector make a more coherent and compelling case for the arts in schools? Holly Donagh has some suggestions.
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As she leaves the Theatres Trust, Mhora Samuel looks back on her career in theatre, dance and cultural regeneration.