How flexible are you?

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27 Jun 2014

Changes in legislation on flexible working are coming into force. Eleanor Deem explains how employers can best deal with employees’ requests.

A question of quality

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26 Jun 2014

What is quality of experience in the contemporary visual arts and how do we measure it? Grace Davies discusses the findings of a research project.

A force for festivals

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23 Jun 2014

As one of the oldest cultural networks in Europe, the European Festivals Association’s mission has always been centred around artistic quality and long-term impact, says Kathrin Deventer.

Context is everything

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19 Jun 2014

Insight from ‘big data’ reveals conclusively that arts attenders who book at multiple venues are more likely to be repeat attenders than those who book tickets at one venue only. But there’s a lot more besides, as Hannah Mitchell explains.

Creating a Non Tech City

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19 Jun 2014

With Tech City dwindling in the rearview mirror, Toks Majek-Akisanya sets his SatNav for a 'Non Tech City' where the action is centred around the creative industries.

Leading the singing

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16 Jun 2014

The Sing with Us network of choirs brings together cancer patients and their families from across Wales. Rosie Dow describes her role as manager of the choir leaders.

Let’s talk about rest

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16 Jun 2014

Artists and scientists are to explore the subject of rest in a residency at The Hub at Wellcome Collection. James Wilkes explains the role of the arts in the investigation.

Leading environmental sustainability

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12 Jun 2014

Julie’s Bicycle and BOP Consulting have conducted a survey on leadership and environmental sustainability. Alison Tickell summarises the findings and plans the next steps.

An energy makeover

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09 Jun 2014

Tim Atkinson reminds us why we need to reduce our energy use and reports on the energy-saving improvements made at the Palace Theatre in Redditch.

Shouting in the street

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05 Jun 2014

A huge vocal work is premiered this weekend in Birmingham, followed by performances in Berlin and London. Stephen Newbould describes how it has come together.

No longer the poor cousin

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02 Jun 2014

Gavin Barlow and Clare Connor argue that arts centres occupy an important place in our cultural, artistic and social life.

Active sponsorship

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02 Jun 2014

Northern Trust’s employees are actively involved in a community partnership with the RPO, says Naomi Venn.

More tax relief!

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02 Jun 2014

Sean Egan shares some good news – another form of tax relief that will benefit charities and social enterprises.

Competing for talent

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28 May 2014

With fundraising in the UK currently suffering from an image problem, how can we find the next generation of top arts fundraisers? Michelle Wright makes some suggestions.

No more feast or famine

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26 May 2014

The AccessArt website has switched from being project-funded to self-sustaining thanks to its membership income. Paula Briggs tells the story.

Big numbers

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26 May 2014

James Allenby describes how a few innovations made the Big Dance Pledge, the international mass participation dance event, bigger than ever.

My audience, our audience

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22 May 2014

A ‘big data’ perspective reveals that a quarter of so-called ‘new attenders’ aren’t new to the arts at all, and frequent attenders are exploiting ticket discounts aimed at engaging new customers. Stuart Nicolle and Hannah Mitchell explain what’s going on.

All friends together

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19 May 2014

A year after setting up a blog, Hilary Machell and Yvonne Battersby reflect on their experiences from initial nervousness to an award shortlisting.

A crowded world

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12 May 2014

How does an art and design graduate emerge into a sometimes unwelcoming world? Susan Jones says that help is at hand.

In a room full of foreigners

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08 May 2014

UK membership of the European Union gives cultural organisations access to a wide variety of funds and initiatives. Why are we not bothered? Asks Julie Ward.

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