Monday, 10 December 2012
The choice of a Wagner opera is seen as a blow to National pride fuelled by a rise in anti-EU feeling due to the debt crisis.
Monday, 10 December 2012
Brazilian carnival dance joins Spanish flamenco and Argentine Tango on the list of protected cultures.
Monday, 10 December 2012
The two unions have criticised proposals that leave arts out of the EBacc.
Monday, 10 December 2012
Twitter helped Michael Grandage’s new roving theatre production company target the discount at those who needed it most.
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
The strip club now owes $124,000 as judges decided it did not qualify for arts tax breaks.
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Campaigners have called on Fiona Hyslop to intervene despite the funding bodies’ ‘arms length’ status.
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
A report has revealed the Night-time economy (NTE) was worth £66bn across the UK in 2009. The NTE covers a wide range of activities in town and city centres, including theatres, museums and events which combine to create a centre offer 'after dark.' The report also highlights the importance of good management to maximise the benefits to the economy. It was presented as part of Purple Flag week,... read more
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a consultation on the European Capital for Culture Programme from 2020, as the current incarnation of the scheme ends in 2019. The Commission is proposing a number of changes including improved assessment criteria for potential cities and support for preparations. Both the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament will debate... read more
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
The Live Music Act 2012 has been implemented from 1 October, allowing venues with a capacity of less than 200 people to host music events without a license. The bill means that small venues and “defined workplaces” can play amplified music between 8pm and 11pm. The change in law means that over 13,000 more venues can host music events and 24000 can increase their current provision. The Musician’... read more
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
Organisations which work on creative projects within the areas of addiction, the criminal justice system, homelessness and mental health are now able to access a series of toolkits on topics such as reclaiming evaluation, the effect art institutions have on commissioning, and maintaining creative autonomy for artists and participants. Arts vs Rehab, who provide a critical platform for socially... read more
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
A survey among recipients of Catalyst Capacity Building and Match Funding grants is exploring how organisations will use funds in the first year to gear up resources and build capacity. In the second and third years, the aim is that funding will increasingly be used as match funding to incentivise donations. The survey is being run by agency Arts Quarter, which has also published reports on... read more
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
A new £4m hub for academic knowledge and entrepreneurial skill will give to support small to London’s medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in creative fields such as digital media, fashion and the visual arts. Over the next four years, the hub will set up partnerships between academia and the creative sector, working with digital industry partners including IBM and Digital Shoreditch, and major... read more
Monday, 01 October 2012
A venue merger results in 'Home' in Manchester
Manchester’s new production centre for international contemporary art, formed by the merger of Library Theatre Company and Cornerhouse Cinema, has been named ‘Home.’ The name has resulted from a research process that asked local residents, audience members and key partners about the desired atmosphere and character for the new venue. It reflects research feedback suggestions that the venue should... read more
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
The second round of Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places programme is open for applications. The scheme focuses funding in areas where people’s involvement in the arts is significantly lower than the national average. £20m is available in this round, following £16m that was shared amongst organisations countrywide in August. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 12 December.
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Wednesday, 26 September 2012
A new toolkit aims to help arts organisations provide better support to their volunteers.
A new toolkit aims to help arts organisations provide better support to their volunteers. It is aimed at small and medium sized arts groups and includes case studies and advice for those new to working with volunteers. The guide is published by Voluntary Arts and Volunteering England.
http://www.voluntaryarts.org/2012/09/11/volunteering-in-the-arts-toolkit/