Arts People
HELEN LAWS, former Manager of the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, is to become Head of Industry and Artist Support at One Dance UK. She is joined by CLAIRE SOMERVILLE, formerly...
Arts People
From Ovalhouse to Hoxton Hall, Karena Johnson reflects on her career making theatre with cojones.
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It is not trade that binds Europe together, it’s culture, argues Eric Lane. He explains how a reading campaign is engaging with the EU referendum debate.
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When Exeter Corn Exchange had to become financially self-sufficient, its busier programme required a fully rounded box office management system. Libby Penn reports.
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A fundraising audit can help unlock your organisation’s potential. Wendy Smithers explains exactly how to conduct one.
As Londoners prepare to vote for their new mayor, The Stage talks to four candidates about their views on the arts.
Curve theatre boss Chris Stafford reveals why he turned down a £492k capital funding offer.
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The artist said he found plans to install a slide on his Olympic Park sculpture “problematic”, but Mayor of London Boris Johnson “insisted”.
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The artist and his painting ‘The Fighting Temeraire’ will replace economist Adam Smith on the Bank of England’s £20 note from 2020.
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The gallery has rejected demands for £15k to set up the new regulator on the grounds that it is already regulated by the DCMS, making it the first of the top 50 fundraising organisations to do...
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In despair at the lack of an adequate plan for tackling climate change, Peter Gingold urges the arts sector to ask the difficult questions.
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A deal made with the Council will see the Playhouse refurbished as a “modern multi-purpose building” with a library, theatre spaces and tourist information services, while resident...
What do the Welsh political parties have in store for the arts? Huw Thomas gives a helpful overview.
Maria Eichhorn’s exhibition at Chisenhale Gallery involves a locked door, a sign, and a month of paid leave for all staff. Is this just another futile art gesture to resist consumption or something much deeper, asks Adrian Searle.
Wendy Thompson makes the case for commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death by performing fewer of his plays, as continued production serves to cement gender inequalities on and off stage.
Why do donors stop giving money to cultural organisations? Colleen Dilenschneider finds the answer hidden in relationship management and falling levels of connectivity.
Simon McKerrell explores recent research showing that even if you work hard, you won’t necessarily thrive in the arts – especially if you’re from a working class background.
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The Culture Secretary ordered the selection process for a new trustee at the National Portrait Gallery to be re-run after the five candidates he endorsed – three of whom were Tory donors and...
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Festival management expert Dr. Louise Platt isn’t afraid of posting a dog pic or two – and you shouldn't be either.
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For Susan Miller, an MA in Fine Art has been a real opportunity to confront the vulnerability artists feel when exhibiting their work in public spaces.
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Music teaching provision is becoming incohesive as schools are left to decide whether or not to engage with local hubs, according to a new report.
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£261k has been awarded to eleven of the Arts Council’s annually funded organisations through its new Sustainability Fund.
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Fundraising efforts to stimulate legacy giving appear to be bearing fruit as more people are mentioning cultural charities in their wills.
We need to hold all politicians to account for their responsibilities to the arts, say Alan Riach and Alexander Moffat.
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Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival has batted away council opposition and triumphed over floods to become the first burlesque festival to receive funding from ACE.