Opinion
A yes/no referendum on museum free entry would be a terrible idea, so why did the Government think it was an acceptable way of deciding whether we stay in or leave the EU, asks Liz Hill.
Opinion
Achieving greater diversity in the arts isn’t rocket science, says Ammo Talwar, but it is time for big actions.
News
Concerns have been raised about international artistic exchange and the export of cultural products, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.
News
People from high socio-economic backgrounds are almost twice as likely to say public spending on arts and culture benefits them than those with smaller incomes.
What impact can artists have on a town struggling with regeneration? Abigail Neal reports form Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
Whilst it’s accepted that many male actors will be free and open about their sexuality, that inclusivity hasn’t yet extended to women in theatre, says Hannah Hauer-King.
News
All theatrical performances and activities are to be cancelled, outstanding debts will not be paid and 31 staff members will be made redundant as the theatre goes into liquidation.
News
The museum is challenging a decision made by the Valuation Office Agency that it must pay full business rates on its Gallery Café, Great Court Restaurant and gift shop, saying they should be eligible...
Book review
Paul Collard finds the book about teaching artists as agents of change comprehensive and useful.
News
Artists in the caves and bogs of the Brecon Beacons National Park are to receive support to distribute their work as part of a new innovation fund for digital projects in Wales.
Arts People
Following the death of SIR PETER MAXWELL DAVIES earlier this year, The Royal Society of Musicians has appointed composer JUDITH WEIR as its new President.
Arts People
RICHARD TWYMAN, an Associate Director at London’s Royal Court Theatre, is to become Artistic Director of English Touring Theatre. He will replace RACHEL TACKLEY in November, who will join...
Arts People
ROMA BACKHOUSE, founder of the Bloomsbury Festival, is to join Free Word as Director from September. She will replace ROSE FENTON, who is to step down after five years in the role.
Arts People
LLOYD ANDERSON has stepped down as Director of British Council Scotland, after almost five years in post. He has been succeeded by JACKIE KILLEEN, formerly Director, Scotland, for the Big Lottery...
Arts People
Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the Birmingham Hippodrome FIONA ALLAN is to become President of UK Theatre. She succeeds RACHEL TACKLEY, Director of English Touring Theatre and soon to be...
Arts People
Currently Director of Strategy and Development with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, NINA CAMLLERI is to join the London Youth Choir as Executive Director this autumn.
Arts People
Previously a member of the press office at English National Opera, ANNIE LYDFORD has taken up a newly created position of Head of Press at WildKat PR.
Arts People
The new Director of Iniva, Melanie Keen, reflects on those who have guided and inspired her career.
What do you need to do to pull in multi-million pound charitable donations? Matthew Ferguson and Gemma Peters weigh in.
News
There have been 143,000 visits to Tate Modern since the gallery opened its new extension on Friday, with 54,000 on Saturday alone – the highest ever attendance in a single day.
Case study
Home Live Art’s interactive literary salon event sold out quickly, but when she met the audience Mimi Banks was surprised. She reflects on the difficulties of marketing interactive live art.
Feature
Regional galleries have helped many UK artists achieve international acclaim. But their role as champions of ground-breaking work is under threat, warns Kate Brindley.
News
Views are invited on whether secondary ticket platforms are offering consumers sufficient information to allow them to make informed buying decisions.
Nicholas Edwards reveals what makes concert hall acoustics vary so widely and how to design a hall that audiences love.
News
The Scottish Tourism and Culture Secretary has come out against the plan – previously backed by leading arts organisations – to use a tourist bed tax to help fund Edinburgh’s...