From issue 277 Arts People
Sheila McGregor takes us through the steps of her career in the visual arts, which led her to the new frontier that is Axisweb.
The arts and other Lottery good causes will shortly receive their shares of the remaining £69m due to be repaid following the sale of the Olympic Village.
From issue 277
Conductor, musicologist, keyboard player and founder of the Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood, has died aged 73.
From issue 277 Feature
Which is more influential over repeat attendance – performance or venue? Hannah Mitchell reveals some of the surprising findings that emerge when audiences are invited to complete a survey about an event they’ve just attended. 
From issue 277 News
ACE does a U-turn on measures to protect its reputation as pressure mounts to respect freedom of expression.
The husband-and-wife team behind Crownway Entertainment are believed to have outbid Live Nation – which currently manages the 2,111-seat venue – and the Ambassador Theatre Group.
The opening night of a controversial art performance staged by the Barbican featuring black actors in a recreation of a 'human zoo' has been cancelled, "due to the extreme nature of the...
From issue 277
In Channel 4’s ‘Don't Stop the Music’, James Rhodes is like a knight on a white charger. Will he save the day, or leave a wake of unfulfilled aspirations? Nigel M Taylor is sceptical.
From issue 277
Amelia Cavallo shares her fears for disabled artists as they battle not just arts cuts, but Government policies that are making it harder for them to live independent and fulfilling lives.
From issue 277 News
Sheffield Theatres has pledged to “run against current stereotypes” and employ an equal number of male and female actors throughout each season.
A new 220-seat, temporary “eco-theatre” will be built opposite TRSE in Theatre Square. It is described as a sister building to the National Theatre’s temporary space, and is...
From issue 277
Following the Scottish referendum, Mark Littlewood examines the potential of devolution and suggests that much government expenditure, including arts funding, should be handed over “hook, line and sinker” to the constituent parts of the UK.
From issue 277
The sponsorship of arts institutions by organisations with questionable ethics is leading to growing discontent. Are we reaching a tipping point, asks Rachel Spence.
From issue 277
Natricia Duncan questions the “civilising” status awarded to classical music.
From issue 277 Feature
Mahmood Reza recommends two performance management models that offer arts organisations a means of measuring areas that are of genuine importance to them.
Ofsted’s Director of School Standards said: “We want to look and see if we’ve got the balance right between the core subjects and the foundation subjects; between English and...
The joint initiative will provide thousands of 14 to 25 year olds with masterclasses, work experience placements, talks and career advice on the theatre, dance, music, arts and film industries.
The restoration, funded by the Monument Trust, involved raising the ceiling, refreshing the interior, and the introduction of a high-tech lighting system. Critic Richard Dorment said the renovated...
From issue 277 Feature
There have been very few progression routes in the performing arts for young, disabled people who want to make a career in the arts, but Claire Hodgson is aiming to change that.
From issue 277
Sarah Cassidy investigates an initiative that is trying to open up the world of classical music to a wider pool of talented young people.
From issue 277
As he takes the helm at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, American Jeffrey Sharkey discusses his leadership style and why he is excited to be in Scotland.
From issue 277 News
Arts organisations and those connected to them must be sure not to do anything that could damage ACE’s reputation as a Government sponsored body, else their grants could be at risk.
From issue 277 News
Tate has faced an Information Tribunal to defend its right to keep details of its financial relationship with the oil company a secret.
After nearly 18 months of negotiations, the centre has dropped plans to relocate the skate park from the Elizabeth Hall undercroft as part of a £120m redevelopment project. Southbank still...
From issue 277
Artistic Director and co-founder of learning disability theatre company Mind the Gap, TIM WHEELER, is stepping down to pursue other interests. He leaves the company after 25 years, branded with a...

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