David v Goliath: Is mega philanthropy possible for smaller arts organisations?
Large donations to major arts institutions are of course very welcome. But what is possible for smaller organisations? ask Cause4�…
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Art’s greatest value is in building community, so invite people in
For many working in the arts, it’s the social and community aspects of their jobs that is the most compelling, as Splitpixel’s…
With the rise of the right, can the music industry remain neutral?
Ammo Talwar MBE, CEO of Punch Records, thinks now is the time for the industry to take a stand against the rise of the right wing.
Building the next chapter for the Centre for Cultural Value
Stephen Dobson and Liz Harrop of the Centre for Cultural Value discuss their next steps after securing ‘the rare gift of stabili…
Bridging the digital divide: The role of technology in cultural connection
As the arts sector continues to change, there is an opportunity – and a responsibility – to reflect on the role digital systems pl…
Bradford: ‘We have our swagger back’
Bradford’s year as City of Culture showed what is possible when culture is taken seriously as part of a place’s identity and e…
Unlocking the voice: How Shakespeare can transform oracy in schools
The government Curriculum and Assessment Review has been largely welcomed by the arts sector. Here Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey,…
The last frontier: What ticketing can teach us about websites
From Tessitura to Spektrix, cultural venues share digital infrastructure for ticketing. Yet they rebuild websites independently. W…
Price divergence without the nasty surprises
Robbie Kings, senior consultant at Baker Richards, argues for a pricing strategy that is transparent, intentional, fair and aimed…
How unorthodox exhibitions can bring people together
Raphael Roy Taylor, founder of the Creatives Institute, explores how rethinking collection displays and accompanying exhibitions w…
Unlocking potential: Investment finance at work for culture
After securing a further £10 million in repayable loans for the UK’s cultural and creative sector, Figurative’s Fran Sanderso…
The cultural horizon: 2026
Anne Torreggiani and The Audience Agency team look to the year ahead and share their thoughts on the trends shaping the sector’s…
Choirs, knitting and printing: Everyday creativity and community bonding
We can’t get the whole population to the National Theatre, but we can foster connection in our libraries, music venues and villa…
What the data told us about how the arts are changing, in 2025
This year welcomed reports into the cultural landscape ranging from business models to audience behaviour, and from workforce cond…
When you wish upon an ACE review
The Hodge review of Arts Council England resembles a Christmas wish list, but who stands to get their presents? asks Robin Can…
All of Us: How one arts centre responded to the discovery just 1% of its workforce was disabled
Deborah Kermode, who leads Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre, discusses how the organisation instituted an ‘urgent’ 18-month…
Courageous change: The decision to end the January Challenge
64 Million Artists’ co-founder Jo Hunter reflects on the final iteration of the organisation’s annual creative provocation –…
Nothing Without Us: Disability in the arts and cultural sector
Dr Mai Musié, senior manager at the National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange (NCACE), speaks to three leaders working a…
Creative health, collaboration, and practice
Conni Rosewarne and Mary Paterson both work to integrate art into healthcare settings. Here, they discuss the unique problems faci…
Arts pricing strategies and the gap between intent and impact
Chief executive of audience development company Thrive, Fiona Bell, explores how the line between concession tickets and discounte…
Pupil-led creativity: Researching the power of music in the lives of autistic children
Artist Alex Lupo, music in education leader Karen Irwin, and researcher Beth Pickard discuss the transformative importance of musi…
People power: Collective philanthropy for museums
How do small acts of generosity, coupled with targeted investment, become a movement? Arts Fund’s Alice Regent shares her reflec…
Tremendous potential: Matching opportunity to appetite within inclusive dance
Keep Moving is a project designed to advance disabled leadership and champion inclusive participation. Becky Bailey of Fabric, a s…
Going to town: Why entering UK Town of Culture is a no-brainer
Jon Flinn, who co-wrote three UK City of Culture bids including Hull’s winning 2017 entry, believes the Town of Culture contest…
