Opinion
For the fifth time since assuming the leadership of Nottingham Playhouse, Stephanie Sirr is galvanising objections to a major funding cut.
Opinion
More can be done to help struggling arts organisations, says Arts Professional's Neil Puffett.
News
English National Opera plans to axe 19 posts in its orchestra, and make the chorus, orchestra and music staff part-time as part of efforts to adapt to lower levels of income.
News
Arts Council of Northern Ireland has named 292 artists awarded funding from a £1.04m National Lottery fund as part of its Support for Individual Artists Programme.
The scheme provides...
Arts People
Royal Ballet School will create a full-time Chief Executive Officer role for the first time as part of a new management structure instigated by the school's Governors.
As the search...
Arts People
Nonclassical has named MIRANDA JOHNSON Executive Director (Maternity Cover).
During her tenure, Johnson will be responsible for devising and delivering a work programme across the...
Arts People
Barbican has announced PHILIPPA SIMPSON as Director for Buildings and Renewal and BEAU VIGUSHIN as Director for Audiences.
Both will take up their new roles in the spring of this year...
Joshi Herrmann interviews outgoing HOME Chief Executive Dave Moutrey on the “colonisation” of the arts and democratising the sector as he prepares to become the city’s full-time cultural chief.
Looking back on 2023, Gary Raymond examines the cultural landscape in Wales amid an ongoing battle between its Arts Council and National Theatre, and funding cuts.
Director Jon Morgan reflects on Theatre Trust’s key achievements in 2023 and - looking ahead - anticipates increased demand for its services as local authorities slash budgets.
Following backlash against badly behaved audiences, Guardian’s culture critics share top etiquette tips whether attending the theatre, an art gallery or The Proms. First rule: Don’t eat crisps.
In a widely criticised move, the Berlin senate is requiring artists to comply with its definition of antisemitism for state funding, sparking debate over artistic freedom. Jad Salfiti reports.
Opinion
As cuts to the arts continue to bite, Robin Cantrill-Fenwick asks why some local authorities feel able to walk away from funding our sector, and what we can do about it.
News
Leaders of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society say the city’s status as host of a leading cultural festival is in jeopardy unless the Scottish government offers a new funding approach.
News
Hyndburn Council has backed a motion to save Oswaldtwistle's arts centre and theatre, which has been closed for six months.
Hyndburn Arts Limited managed the Lancashire venue for 13 years...
News
Arnolfini says it is now working to 'rebuild relationships' with artists, partners and sector organisations following a significant backlash against its decision to cancel the events.
News
Young Vic's Innovate programme embedded six artists into two local schools to help teachers deliver creative activities as part of the core curriculum.
News
Broadway Theatre in Barking has announced its immediate closure after a building survey revealed the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
The building will remain closed...
News
National Lottery Heritage Fund will introduce a landscape and nature-focused initiative later this year as part of its 10-year strategy.
News
The charity Barnet Education Arts Trust in North London is to allocate £500k over the next three years to cultural activities for children and young people outside mainstream education....
News
Work to improve Touchstones Rochdale is being funded by Arts Council England and Rochdale Borough Council.
Feature
Many arts organisations struggle to find high-quality trustees, particularly ones with digital or business expertise. A new matchmaking service is responding to this challenge, as Anna Rowe and Matthew Swann explain.
News
Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded grants worth £420,000 to nine projects via the Museum Development Fund.
The projects include North Lanarkshire’s Museums & Collections...
Arts People
New Earth Theatre has named AILIN CONANT Artistic Director (AD), replacing outgoing AD KUMIKO MENDL.
The theatre company presents and develops with British East and South...
News
Successful grant bid for the Royal Cornwall Museum comes less than two years after it faced closure following a loss of council support.