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Organisations strive to recruit the right member of staff, but an altogether different set of rules prevails for trustee recruitment. Rick Bond thinks that the struggle to find a new trustee often outweighs the need to freshen up the board.
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Many arts managers in England have been caught unawares by the closure of the Sustain fund. The short notice given – from the announcement on 1 October to the closure 8 days later – has come as an...
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Margaret Hodge has returned to the DCMS as Minister for Culture and Tourism after a year of compassionate leave. Barbara Follett, who stepped into the role during her absence, will become...
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Arts programmes on TV need to be as diverse and interesting as the arts themselves, while being specifically tailored to the small screen. Mark Bell is up for the challenge.
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It’s easy to decry a lack of arts on television, says John Cassy. Some 37 million people in the UK profess to have an interest in the arts – so why doesn’t that translate to the same volume of coverage that other genres get?
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The arts should be ideal for television, as they invariably look or sound interesting, but it can be difficult to get your event on the box. Daniel Harris has some tips.
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FROM Carmel Audsley Editor, Perform Magazine e [email protected] w http://www.performmagazine.com.au Your editorial about dwindling arts coverage in the United Kingdom (APe-mail 196, 15...
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FROM Alan Davey Chief Executive, Arts Council England It’s a pity that ArtsProfessional chose to misrepresent both the content and the rationale for the Arts Council’s changes to...
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Special project funding suffers as Minister concentrates funding on Creative Scotland.
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Addressing low levels of pay and reducing dependency on fragile funding regimes are among dance sector needs, identified by Arts Council England (ACE). ‘Dance mapping: a window on dance...
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An unwillingness to fund ‘ailing and failing’ organisations, closer scrutiny of applications and a more cautious approach to giving by the largest trusts and foundations are key findings...
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The Irish Republic has launched its own National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA), to maintain the importance of and recognition for the arts. The campaign calls for the retention of Culture Ireland, the...
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Organisations applying for revenue funding from the Arts Council of Wales (ACW) are being asked to plan for two scenarios across the period to 2013. According to finalised documents published by ACW...
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Engagement with the arts is on the rise in the North West, while remaining relatively stable across the rest of England, according to the latest report on the ongoing ‘Taking Part’ survey...
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Labour has “delivered a cultural and artistic renaissance”, according to Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw in his speech to the Labour Party Conference in Brighton, and the government...
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Leading figures from arts organisations in the capital have joined London’s Mayor Boris Johnson in warning against cuts in arts and culture spending. At an event entitled ‘Cultural...
A programme offering free professional development training to disabled people and advice for employers in the creative industries has been announced by the disability-led arts organisation, Shape....
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Hotspot is a new column where readers reflect on current issues in their region. Anne Bonnar thinks that the time has come to move beyond structures for a Creative Scotland and get it off the ground.
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Looking for advice? AP finds the answers to your questions.
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What lies behind the review of arts funding in Wales? Chris Ryde calls for a closer look at how the decisions will be made and where the funds will go.
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The Cultural Olympiad continues the Hellenic tradition of a drawn- out cultural prelude to the Olympic Games. Sam Li criticises its artistic value and accuses it of cultural tyranny.
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The leader of Forest Forge Theatre Company reveals the people who have inspired her most.
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Paul Heritage asks whether Brazil’s recent cultural policies – forged in response to extreme social crises – could offer hope for both Brazil and the UK at a time of despair.
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Whether you love it or resent it, Twitter is changing the way that audiences find out what’s on, discover reviews, participate in live arts events and co-create artistic work. Hannah Rudman suggests that it’s time to get involved.
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The rise of social media and web 2.0 has seen arts organisations turning to the web to better engage their target audiences. New media offer a raft of marketing benefits, but Frances Anderson thinks that they generate challenges to match the opportunities they create.

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