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At a time when fundraising for the arts seems mostly to be done by white females, Michelle Wright speaks to development professionals about how we can face this diversity crisis.
43 artists' studios will be created at the Spode Factory site in Stoke on Trent as part of a wider vision to regenerate the former pottery and establish a creative village there.
The justice secretary has given assurances that theatre productions will not be affected by Scotland's new licensing laws covering sexual entertainment, following fears that the bill could affect...
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Following a recent weekend for aspiring dance leaders, Brendan Keaney is sure that in just a few days the participants were able to take important steps on the road to leadership.
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Financial independence and an ambitious artistic programme may seem incompatible, but Julia Fawcett has found a solution combining commercial savviness, efficiencies and sound planning.
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Arts People
Zoe Dunbar, the new Director of the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art, takes us through the steps of her career path.
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To mark Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Sarah Pickthall and Maria Pattinson explain how they use art, food and conversation to help young people struggling with issues of self-esteem and body image.
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By focusing on social inclusivity for the sake of funders, arts organisations are overriding their commitment to artistic freedom, argues Wendy Earle.
Under new legislation, people reselling tickets will be required to provide details of how much the ticket cost, the seat number and any restrictions imposed by the venue, with those failing to...
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The former Director of the West Belfast Dubbeljoint Theatre company, Pam Brighton has died following an illness.
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Lessons learnt through a project in which Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre provided activities and support for homeless people are being shared in a new online resource.
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A premium drinks producer will pay £500k for a five-year deal with Philharmonia Orchestra, involving artistic and cultural collaborations.
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Susan Jones offers some key criteria for assessing how well your gallery’s website is meeting users’ needs and takes a look at some of the best.
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There were blue cocks and red faces as the BBC kicked off its Get Creative initiative with a live Front Row debate titled ‘Are artists owed a living?’ Chris Sharratt reports.
A ‘Cultural Special Interest Group’ has been set up by the Institute of Fundraising in response to cultural sector funding cuts. It aims to work with cultural fundraisers to lobby...
A £23m project will bring together Ipswich Museum, the Wolsey Studio theatre, Ipswich Art School and the High Street Exhibition Gallery into one complex, with a new performance space, cafe and...
Gallery representatives and curators are being invited to complete a survey that aims to broaden the debate around artists’ pay and will contribute to exhibition fee guidelines which will be...
Creative education is a priority, says the Labour leader, who wants to put "policy for arts and culture and creativity at the heart of the next Labour government's mission".
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Why have UK visitor numbers at Tate and the National Gallery plummeted over the past five years? Will Gompertz makes some suggestions.
Newcastle's Theatre Royal is the first theatre to have been presented with an Autism Access Award in recognition of its performances aimed at meeting the needs of children with autism.
A feasibility study will explore the potential for Sir Simon Rattle's vision of a 'world class' concert hall to be realised in London, as part of the Government's long-term economic...
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The days when all roads for young artists led to London are over, says Lyn Gardner.
The festival is at risk if it fails to look to the future and develop events to which parents would feel comfortable bringing young children along, according to its new director.
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A decent, equal and well-resourced music education for everyone in the UK would be more useful than a "world class" concert hall for London, says Charlotte Higgins.
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Following the publication of the Warwick Commission report, Rupert Christiansen believes it’s time for the arts to realise that politicians just don't care, and employ its ingenuity and resourcefulness to move things forward.