No immunity in Italy

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03 Nov 2016

UK-based artworks loaned overseas to museums or galleries are more at risk from seizure in Italy than they would be in other European countries. Giulia Cipollini calls for the situation to change.

Arts diversity: To shame, or not to shame

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03 Nov 2016

In the fourth of a series of articles, Christy Romer says it’s time for data about workforce, programming and casting to be published openly.

Data to measure diversity

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03 Nov 2016

The first full year’s worth of data from the Audience Finder survey raises important questions about the inclusivity of arts organisations, reports Anne Torreggiani

How to... break through as an artist

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01 Nov 2016

What should an emerging artist know? Director of the The Griffin Gallery, Becca Pelly-Fry, and Detroit-based artist, Corrie Baldauf, offer two different perspectives.

Introduction to… Falmouth University’s online Photography MA

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01 Nov 2016

The new online course focuses on the intellectual, critical and business elements of photography – but how does it work? Paul Cabuts outlines Falmouth’s latest MA.

On a mission to matter

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27 Oct 2016

How can arts organisations ensure they matter to their audiences and funders? Sara Lock has been learning from Nina Simon, author of The Art of Relevance.

What video content do audiences want?

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27 Oct 2016

From trailers and vox pops to backstage sneak peeks, the arts sector produces reams of video footage, but what impact does this content have on audience behaviour? Andrea Perseu shares his recent research.

Wake up to auto enrolment

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20 Oct 2016

Time is running out for small organisations yet to set up a pension scheme – they’ll soon face hefty fines for non-compliance. Alistair Bambridge offers some advice for those that still need to take the plunge.

Learning from the creative industries

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20 Oct 2016

The arts sector struggles to articulate its impact, while the UK’s video games sector has done it very effectively. Stephen Hignell summarises what arts organisations can learn from their success. 

Impact in the classroom

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20 Oct 2016

As education policy-makers and schools adopt an increasingly evidence-based approach, how can the cultural sector make a more coherent and compelling case for the arts in schools? Holly Donagh has some suggestions. 

Arts diversity: Interview with the National Theatre’s Rufus Norris

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19 Oct 2016

What does the Artistic Director of England’s most highly-funded theatre think about quotas, naming and shaming, and the lack of progress on diversity over the past 20 years? Rufus Norris chats to AP.

Breaking down barriers

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17 Oct 2016

Could arts organisations be doing more to help young people at the start of their careers? Sam Jackman and Mary Olszewska feed back on a scheme aiming to do just that in Plymouth.

Experiences of excellence

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13 Oct 2016

What does excellence mean to the communities experiencing the arts through the Creative People and Places programme?  Mark Robinson and Jamie Buttrick report on their research.

Measuring aesthetic value

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13 Oct 2016

How do the public make value judgements about works of art? To find out, Saul Albert did some eavesdropping at Tate Modern.

Arts diversity: None of this is new

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06 Oct 2016

We’ve been reading, writing and speaking about diversity in the arts for decades. In the third in a series of articles, Christy Romer says perhaps there’s nothing new to say – but the sector still has to hear it.

The fearless inclusive leader

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06 Oct 2016

How can a more inclusive leadership style increase diversity in our audiences? Anne Torreggiani identifies three distinct characteristics.

Managing your cultural brand

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06 Oct 2016

An established brand has helped arts organisations increase engagement and fundraise. But how do you begin developing a brand? Kirsten Abildgaard offers her tips.

How to… make the most of an art fair

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06 Oct 2016

How much attention should you pay to the food at an art fair? And can you ask how much the art costs? Oonagh Murphy offers strong pre-visit advice.

Better business models

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06 Oct 2016

Research into business model development in the arts often neglects smaller organisations, but a new project is changing that. Stephanie Dieckvoss introduces the Creative Lenses project.

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