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We accept income as a strong predictor of cultural taste. But why should this be, asks sociologist Aaron Reeves. And does taste matter as much as actual participation? 
From issue 293 Case study
The key to building a loyal audience for a family arts festival? It needs to come from a place of integrity, says Rowan Hoban.
From issue 293 Case study
Families are key to audience development, but how do you attract them? Patrick Spottiswoode reveals how Shakespeare’s Globe plans to market a new festival to family audiences. 
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South East Dance, Bow Arts Trust and Titchfield Festival Theatre are the first organisations to benefit from the Arts Impact Fund.
Arts People
In some jobs, it’s normal for people to pour glitter over their heads and for babies to take over your desk. Flavia Fraser-Canon shows us a snapshot of her working week.
The women behind Afghanistan’s Zohra orchestra tell Mirwais Harooni about the fierce battle they face to pursue their passion.
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Since opening in 2013 the 225-seat venue, which showcases work by emerging artists, has played to 91% capacity with 34% of audiences aged under 35. The National Theatre said the refurbished Dorfman...
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National Museums Scotland has ended a three-year dispute with the Public and Commercial Services Union with the help of the Government. The 179 affected staff have given up weekend working allowances...
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After ten years of working, the wage gap between creative arts graduates and those who earn the most – medicine graduates – is around £31k for women and £37k for men,...
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In a bid to accommodate working people and non-Londoners, this year the BBC Proms will reserve 100 standing tickets – less than 10% of the total – for online purchase during a three-hour...
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Peter Wilson said his production company, which will take over the theatre’s programming after renovation work is complete, will focus on “good plays”. The building will mostly...
Plays about the working class, primarily played to middle class audiences, needn’t be indulgent voyeurism – they can provide a clear wake-up call, says Lyn Gardner.
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Rome’s Supreme Court has ordered Milan’s La Scala to give Maria Francesca Garritano her job back. The dancer was sacked in 2011 for saying that one in five ballerinas at the venue...
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88% of Mexicans like Shakespeare compared with only 59% of British people, according to a new survey that found the bard’s popularity was greater when taught in translations which used “...
Arts People
LAURIE SANSOM, the National Theatre of Scotland’s Artistic Director and Chief Executive for the past three years, is to leave the company at the end of June, part way through the company’...
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The BBC will be opening access to third-party content on the iPlayer, starting with a six-month schedule of digital content involving arts organisations. The British Film Institute, Shakespeare...
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With more local government cuts on the horizon, the Arts Council has appealed to councils to “keep the faith, and back local arts and culture”.
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22 organisations have been selected as PRS Foundation Talent Development Partners 2016 and will receive grants to deliver support for music creators.
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New collection displays in Tate Modern’s extension, due to open in June, will focus on new media art and work by international and women artists. There will also be a floor set aside for...
Adrian Ellis is surprised by the recent wave of new museums and museum extensions. Is building always the best thing to do, he asks. 
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Following Wellingborough Council’s termination of the Castle (Wellingborough)’s contract to operate the theatre, the company has gone into administration.
Chris Long finds out why Idle Women converted a northern narrowboat into a women-only arts centre.
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‘Aberdeen Treasure Hub’ is to open this summer, housing millions of pounds’ worth of public art not currently on display in the city.
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All shows in April have been cancelled at the 106-year-old venue after plasterboard became loose and fell into the rigging above the stage while a group of children were rehearsing.
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The planned closure of the Ashcroft Theatre, the concert hall and Arnhem Gallery for two years - part of a £30m redevelopment by Croydon Council – could affect the venue’s long term...

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