A new initiative to champion the needs of freelancers with caring responsibilities is being launched, specifically focusing on returning to work after parental or care leave. Sarah Meadows and Emily Williams outline why it’s so urgently needed.
What is placemaking and why is it needed? Maria Adebowale-Schwarte argues it not only creates spaces that are healthier and safer, but it is essential to sustainable development.
Melissa Nisbett, Ben Walmsley and Emma McDowell have been conducting research on abusive leadership in the arts. Their findings will set alarm bells ringing across the sector.
Rosy Greenlees and Suzie Leighton have been reflecting on the challenges of knowledge exchange between the arts and higher education sectors. Here they explore the mutual benefits of co-curated collaborations and what support leaders in the field require.
Transforming leadership has been one of ACE’s long-term ambitions. Kate Wood was part of a team that benefitted from that funding programme to transform the lives of women leaders.
In April, The Space will formally join ACE’s National Portfolio as an IPSO (or Investment Principles Support Organisation). Fiona Morris explains what this will mean for the organisation over the next three years.
Clore Leadership has held its 5th conference addressing issues of governance in the cultural sector. The theme this year was championing communities. Jonathan Mayes reports on what emerged.
Leadership in the arts has always been a vital component of the creative process. But, as Sean Hanly says, the key to successful leadership is laying the foundations for future leaders.
Museums are not only holders of our histories and stories, but also repositories of a range of emotions, elicited when we encounter collections, writes Lucy Bird.
Filmed theatre is still a relatively new medium - between film and live theatre. So how do we develop the visual language to take it to the next level? asks Mike Richardson.
With ticket price differentiation reaching new extremes, David Reece considers the longer-term consequences and asks if we should be entering a new era of pricing.
When picturing a leader, you might have a clear image of how they look, their age and the size of their company. But Lynn Blades thinksdiverse talent is subverting the idea of leadership entirely.
In the fast-changing world of digital, people love to forecast. But rather than focus on the future, Katie Moffat thinks you should look at what you already have to squeeze the best from your most important digital asset: your website.
Arusa Qureshi had the good fortune to receive a music bursary as a child. She argues that such funding is vital to fostering unexpected creative paths.
Talking of failure can feel uncomfortable and we often avoid it when carrying out evaluation. But, as Susanne Burns argues, being open about failure can be key to learning.
Local authorities are central to the UK’s planning system. Lucy Atkinson explains how Community Infrastructure Levy funding can provide opportunities for arts organisations to work creatively with communities.
Arts Council not to blame for demise of Oldham Coliseum
As the future of Oldham Coliseum hangs in the balance, Neil Puffett considers if it's fair to point the finger at Arts Council England.