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Legal requirements are not the only reason arts organisations should be ensuring they operate effective race equality policies. Pam Henderson explains.
The Race Relations Act was 30 years old in...
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Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) and Northampton Theatres are in negotiations with their respective local authorities in an attempt to stave off funding cuts which threaten their futures. Wandsworth...
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A programme of courses, workshops and events using the arts to provide training to medical students and health professionals is being launched by The Clod Ensemble in association with the School of...
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ArtsProfessional has long warned that the Olympics, the bastard child of a Prime Minister desperate for a legacy and a country with an overly romantic view of its sporting prowess, is like a baby...
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The Art House, a community of artists behind the planned £3m arts centre in Wakefield, has made four appointments to support the development of the project: June Russell, Katy Woods and Waqar...
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A cross-party committee of MPs has called on the Treasury to provide the additional funding to cover a projected £900m overspend on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Under current...
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New research projects exploring the role of the arts and creative industries in stimulating innovation have been given the green light with the confirmation of a £200,000 grant fund from NESTA, the...
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A £10m package of measures to boost music education both in and out of school hours has been announced by Education Secretary Alan Johnson in response to last years Music Manifesto report calling...
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A series of artworks displayed at fire stations in the North East has been designed to strengthen links between the local fire and rescue service and the community.
Initiated by Commissions North...
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A £3m investment package has been pledged by the Scottish Arts Council (SAC) National Lottery Fund to enable Wasps Artists Studios to move out of revenue funding. Wasps, already one of the UKs...
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A study of seven major regional producing theatres has revealed that 39% more visits are being made to theatres now than five years ago. Comparing box office data for 2000 and 2005, a period during...
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Regulations introduced on 1 January require companies to include specific information on correspondence including emails and websites. This includes the company name, registered office address,...
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Nancy Bikson sets out the basic steps to creating an effective volunteer force.
Volunteers can often be a lifeline for a charity: they provide much needed people-hours without the expectation of a...
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The Roundhouse, which re-opened in London in June 2006 following a £30m redevelopment, is an international performance venue and creative centre for young people. A 235-strong volunteer base supports...
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Alan Wood, a volunteer guide at the recently extended and refurbished Pallant House Gallery, explains how his growing role is contributing to the gallerys development.
I first thought of taking up...
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Kate Fearnley describes her voluntary experiences as Awards Administrator for Making Music.
For 70 years Making Music has been supporting and championing voluntary music making. With over 200...
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Volunteering in creative activities can be inspirational, claims Christine Dalby.
Dance Funtasia is an all-day dance and theatre workshop that takes place once a month in Bewdley, Worcestershire. It...
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Optimising an organisations capacity and services through volunteer programmes is taking the cultural sector by storm. Jay Barron asks arts organisations to grab these opportunities with both hands...
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In the latest of our series offering senior arts professionals the opportunity to reflect on the current state of the arts sector, Anthony Field comments on the art of subsidy and the role of Arts...
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Marie Milligan shares her site selection.
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Organisation Backpack is an essential web tool that I use to organise every aspect of my life! Free accounts allow you to...
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Changes to the way building use is decided could have a bearing on future arts spaces, argues Paul Kelly.
How did the arts organisation you work for get planned? No, I dont mean who was the...
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Howard Raynor explains why we shouldnt give up hope of improving customer service and why a new approach to training is long overdue.
The front of house team is a key asset for any arts...
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Scottish Executive opens consultation on draft Culture Bill but proposals will not be implemented before May elections.
The Scottish Executive has published a draft Culture Bill with proposals to...
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The Arts Council Collection, one of Britains foremost collections of post-war British Art, has been made available online as part of the organisations 60th birthday celebrations. Established in...