Arts People
From psychology professors to international dance stars, the new Chief Executive of One Dance UK Andrew Hurst reflects on those who inspire him.
Feature
There’s a reason 19 million people have watched a video of Grumpy Cat, and arts organisations can learn a lot from it, says Oonagh Murphy.
News
The first round of Art360 awards to help artists protect their legacies has been made by the DACS Foundation.
Addressing ‘inequality’ and delivering the same result to everyone, regardless of background, is not enough for arts organisations – they need to promote ‘equity’ and equality of outcome, says Ken Tabachnick.
Feature
AP asked arts organisations across the country for their top tips for using their box offices as effectively as possible. Here’s what they said.
Case study
How can you make your box office a more powerful contributor to the success of your organisation and the happiness of your customers? Dana Astmann and Brooke Gallagher offer three suggestions.
Case study
Meet your customers’ expectations of mobile responsiveness and you will be rewarded with loyalty. David Wright profiles two arts organisations that are getting it right.
Case study
Online and mobile ticketing is the new normal. But the frustrations of ticket buyers – and box office staff – must be taken seriously if it is to be done well, says Ben Curthoys.
Feature
Four Audience Agency consultants offer tips and advice on using Audience Finder, the free national audience data and development tool, in your everyday work.
Feature
Your box office data could be key to unlocking a higher income stream from satisfied customers who are willing to pay more for your tickets. Rachael Easton explains how.
Case study
Giving its ticketing agents a direct link to its box office system is allowing the Royal Court Theatre to reach a wider audience, Libby Penn explains.
Feature
Cutting-edge technologies are bringing about a box office data revolution. Andrew Thomas and Roger Tomlinson reveal how arts organisations are increasing audience engagement and reaping financial rewards.
News
Councillors have approved a new extension on the site of a car park, which will see the creation of a new auditorium, exhibition space, library and public art gallery.
News
Over half of the £15m direct Government support for the arts went to London-based organisations last year.
News
A national project will put a street arts and circus touring network at the heart of plans to revitalise the economies of England’s coastal towns.
News
The Culture Secretary and Culture Minister, who stood on opposing sides during the European Union Referendum, have come out in support of former Education Secretary Michael Gove’s bid for...
News
Competing UK cities will continue with their bids, despite a lack of reassurance from organisers Creative Europe that the UK will remain a host country in 2023.
Arts People
Executive Director of Reading Rep SHARON LAWLESS is leaving to become Forest Forge Theatre Company’s first CEO and Creative Producer, following the recent departure of Artistic Director KIRSTIE...
Arts People
KATHLEEN SORIANO, previously Director of Exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts, will become Chair of the Liverpool Biennial from October 2016. She replaces PAULA RIDLEY, who steps down after nine...
Arts People
Former Director of Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, LIBBY BUCKLEY, is to take up the position of Director of the Leach Pottery, St Ives, from early July.
Arts People
TAMSIN DILLON, former Director of Art on the Underground, and REBECCA HEALD, former Director of New Contemporaries, are both to join the King's Cross Central Limited Partnership as the new...
Arts People
Recently interim Artistic Director at Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu, IVAN VAN KALMTHOUT is to become Chief Executive of Mahogany Opera Group from the end of July.
Create affordable subscription schemes, expansive seasons and extend the age limit for ‘youth’ tickets if you want to attract more young people, Abraham Benson-Goldberg tells theatres.
Opinion
Twenty-five years after writing an article about his concern for ‘the future of black arts’, David Bryan considers whether progress has been made and looks to the future.
Case study
Major audience development initiatives may be inspiring, but most arts organisations can learn more from what the smaller players are doing. Sara Lock shares a few examples.