Dementia friendly opera

Audience at a relaxed performance of The Last Siren
16 Oct 2023

A collaboration between The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory and The Music Troupe aims to make opera dementia friendly. Dr Andy Northcott and Edward Lambert share how the project came about.

Challenging sponsors in a climate crisis

Climate change activists with banners protesting inside the Science Museum
11 Oct 2023

For more than 10 years, Chris Garrard has been active in demanding accountability from some of our major cultural institutions around the ethics of accepting sponsorship.

Post-NPO life

Party with people on stage and balloons
10 Oct 2023

Following the closure of the Bridge network earlier this year, and an unsuccessful bid for ACE funding, Nick Owen of The Mighty Creatives still thinks there’s life after funding loss.

Releasing the potential of UK heritage

Image of Sheerness Dockyard church before renovation
09 Oct 2023

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has launched its 10-year strategy - Heritage 2033. Its Chief Executive, Eilish McGuinness, says its focus on longer-term, place-based commitments will be a springboard for lasting change.

Charity governance in need of urgent overhaul

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04 Oct 2023

In recent years, the model of charitable governance has become increasingly challenging, as Michelle Wright explains.

New approach to city metrics

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04 Oct 2023

A new index offers expert insights into the cultural resources of more than 500 cities worldwide, making it the only creative city index with global reach, writes David Adam

Re-thinking artist residencies

Attendees at the 2023 Res Artis conference
03 Oct 2023

What are artist residencies and what part could they play in nurturing inclusive and sustainable creative practice? A recent conference hosted by Acme addressed these questions, as Jon Opie reports. 

Democratising theatre with VR

Gemma and Kelman Greig-Kicks - Gemma wearing a VR headset
02 Oct 2023

Kelman and Gemma Greig-Kicks are on a mission to use virtual reality technology to democratise theatre and provide new income streams for creators.

Disabled and starting out?

A ballet dancer leaning into a red shoe handing from a tree in front of her
27 Sep 2023

Unlimited provides roles for disabled people in the arts, starting at entry level. Jo Verrent reflects on her first job in the cultural sector and what she learnt from it. 

Recruiting for digital

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25 Sep 2023

Recruiting for digital roles is tricky, which is understandable given cultural organisations have not traditionally had to hire for these skills. Ash Mann shares his experience of rethinking the structure and roles of digital teams. 

Supporting freelancers to develop digital skills

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20 Sep 2023

With digital technologies developing at pace, freelancers need to develop their skills throughout their careers. Rob Lindsay outlines the support The Space provides to freelancers across the sector.

Partnerships with universities yield long-term impact

18 Sep 2023

Oliver Mantell examines the many benefits of working in close collaboration with university partners on developing skills in the arts sector.

Women & Theatre at 40

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18 Sep 2023

Women & Theatre is celebrating 40 years of pioneering work. Founder member and Artistic Director Janice Connolly reflects on how much has changed over the four decades.

Making evaluation valuable

An actor stands in front of a tent surrounded by water
12 Sep 2023

As the Centre for Cultural Value launches a free online evaluation course, Dawn Cameron explains how evaluation can help organisations understand the real value of what they do, not just what others want to hear.

Community is the foundation of culture

Etruria museum
11 Sep 2023

Heritage Open Days returns with thousands of free events and experiences. The National Trust’s Tom Freshwater reflects on why people venture out to participate in these community experiences.

Digital marketing for arts sector beginners

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06 Sep 2023

Whether you’re new to digital marketing or have been bluffing your way through for a while, Lauren James has put together a beginners' guide to help you get stuck in.

Lessons from Black British theatre

Group of Black students posing in Talawa theatre
06 Sep 2023

Kimberly Harding’s desire to study Black British theatre was born decades ago. This summer she travelled to London to make it happen.

How do you get into dance?

Boys performing as part of ManMade, an all male youth dance platform at ZoieLogic Dance Theatre 2019.
06 Sep 2023

Zoie Golding and Ollie Webb are 20 years apart in age and experience. Coming from backgrounds where a career in dance would be unlikely, they have taken unconventional routes into the industry, as Rowena Price discovered.

Bringing live music to Birkenhead

An image of Future Yard building
05 Sep 2023

Covid was a challenging time for live music. But that didn’t stop Future Yard, a new live music venue in Birkenhead, from opening its doors - with the help of a loan - as Director Craig Pennington tells Seva Phillips.

Creative recovery?

Children playing in Abasto Streets, Buenos Aires.
20 Jul 2023

A new report from King’s College London and the World Cities Culture Forum looks at the role of cultural policy in shaping urban futures. Jonathan Gross, one of the researchers, shares its key findings.

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