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NICHOLAS CULLINAN has been named as the new Director of the British Museum.
Cullinan has led the National Portrait Gallery since April 2015. Before that, he worked as a curator at the Metropolitan...
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English Heritage and the Trussell Trust have announced a new initiative to provide free days out for people who access food banks.
Following a successful pilot scheme last summer, people on...
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JAYNE-ANNE GADHIA has been announced as the new Chair of Shakespeare’s Globe, taking over the position from MARGARET CASELY-HAYFORD, who has led the board since 2018.
Gadhia is Chair of...
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Birmingham-based contemporary art gallery Ikon has revealed a new leadership team format with permanent appointments for IAN HYDE as Chief Executive Officer, MELANIE POCOCK as Artistic Director (...
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Seven UK universities have announced job cuts affecting arts courses in recent weeks with performing arts courses particularly at risk.
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A UK-wide campaign designed to highlight the impact culture and heritage organisations make within their communities in the run-up to the next general election will launch in May.
Established by...
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Creative health charity Arts & Health South West said that despite turning to alternative funding models after losing its National Portfolio status last year, it hasn't been possible to secure its financial future.
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The inaugural arts-focused campaign run by match-funding platform Big Give has raised £2.8m.
Operating in partnership with New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture (NPAC), the campaign ran...
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Music industry representatives tell MPs they would back the idea of a fan-led inquiry into grassroots music venues, similar to that seen in football.
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Creative Scotland has deferred decision-making for its Open Fund for Individuals by up to four weeks while conducting an internal review to identify areas for improvement in its awarding process....
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Disabled arts commissioner Unlimited says funding awards will help showcase the 'vibrant spectrum of disabled artists across the UK'.
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The Actors’ Benevolent Fund (ABF) has named LOYD GROSSMAN as Chair. The organisation has also named ABI ENOLA as Vice Chair.
The appointments follow the formation of a new board of...
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The British Museum is suing a former curator of Greek and Roman Art, alleging that they stole or damaged more than 2,000, mainly unregistered, artefacts from its collection.
The museum...
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Performing arts sector remains at threat from future global shocks unless action on resilience planning is taken by both central and local government, report finds.
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Royal Philharmonic Society Council has welcomed Dr HANNAH FRENCH and ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG as new members.
Presenter of BBC Radio 3’s The Early Music Show and other broadcasts, French is known...
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Several arts leaders representing Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisations have faced criticism after The Guardian revealed they hold membership to the exclusive, all-male Garrick...
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The public funding body's National Council will explore how its race and disability groups can 'continue to develop', with the creation of a gender advisory group also a possibility.
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A non-profit arts organisation is launching a commercial contemporary gallery next month in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, with support from Arts Council England and Birmingham City Council...
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Dance Consortium has appointed CLAIRE MORTON to its new Senior Producer role, taking up post at the membership organisation from mid-June.
Morton previously worked with Dance Consortium...
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The council says Bramhall Hall and its historic collection would be put at risk from the elements without urgent building work.
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A library in Somerset with a specialist performing arts section offering music and drama resources to the public faces closure as the local council looks to save money.
Yeovil Library has more...
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The Science Museum has been criticsed for links with fossil fuel sponsors BP, Equinor and Adani.
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A new multi-purpose arts venue in Worcester has been given the green light by council planners.
The BBC reports that Worcester City Council’s planning committee unanimously granted...
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Cultural organisations across England will receive grants from the latest round of the government's Cultural Investment Fund to support repairs, renovations and digital infrastructure.
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English Heritage is trialling the use of visible body-worn cameras on its staff at four locations in an attempt to discourage antisocial behaviour and crime.
Used at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire,...