Editorial archive

A growing number of organisations fear that a slowing economy will harm their ability to raise funds.

Arts Council England funding gives us access to creativity that the private sector could not achieve on its own, writes Ivan Hewett. But with the agency now placing 'relevance' at the heart of its decision making, are we in danger of losing art for art’s sake?

Theatre makers have accused the London venue of verbally aggressive behaviour, “filthy” conditions and failing to pay companies that perform there. Courtyard Theatre has not responded to...

For too long arts organisations have limited their individual giving efforts to white British donors. Michelle Wright urges an approach that prioritises donor diversity.

The Primary Authority scheme can help reassure arts organisations they are meeting legal requirements on health and safety, trading standards and fire regulations, explains Rob Belton.

Nottingham Refugee Week shows how opportunity can come out of a crisis when communities work together, writes Anna Ball.

Trigger warning, content warning, emotive content: theatres across the UK use different terms to alert audiences to potentially distressing material. Amid objections that the practice ruins the power of surprise, Alice Saville asks whether it’s fair to trick theatregoers.

The minimum rate for a full-length play at the Royal Court, National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company has risen by 2% to nearly £13,000 under a new collective agreement. Writers’...

Last-minute interventions by senior figures “ultimately served to undermine the integrity of the RFO process”, staff told an independent review.

Art is not a subject in the academic sense, writes Michael Craig-Martin – but that is precisely its strength. As fewer schools teach art, the “true alternative” it presents for educators seeking to instil self-discipline, adaptability and a sense of responsibility in their students is being placed at risk.

French telecoms entrepreneur Patrick Drahi has struck a deal to acquire the auction house for US$3.7bn (£2.95bn). The sale price, 61% higher than Sotheby’s closing share price, is a sign...

Government officials are encouraging the Hallé Orchestra to resubmit plans for a school in Stoke-on-Trent next year. The orchestra hopes to provide mentoring for 11 to 16-year-olds, opportunities to...