Learning to dance

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05 Jan 2017

As a growing number of children are being home-educated, Christopher Connolly explains how Dance Manchester is reaching out to this community.

The value of media coverage

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01 Dec 2016

Can free editorial and reviews get your message across just as well as paid-for advertising? Teresa Crowley explains how to calculate AEV. 

A mental makeover for classical music

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24 Nov 2016

Tired of seeing classical music magazines filled with middle-aged white faces, James Fleury proposes four ‘mental makeovers’ that could help increase diversity in the sector. 

Bursting some bubbles

17 Nov 2016

At Spektrix’s annual conference Vikki Heywood explored the mindsets and mythologies that influence the performing arts today.

Meaningful learning partnerships

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10 Nov 2016

Tate Liverpool’s work with local universities enhances its education and audience development programmes. Michael Birchall reveals how it builds and maintains these partnerships.

Data to measure diversity

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03 Nov 2016

The first full year’s worth of data from the Audience Finder survey raises important questions about the inclusivity of arts organisations, reports Anne Torreggiani

On a mission to matter

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27 Oct 2016

How can arts organisations ensure they matter to their audiences and funders? Sara Lock has been learning from Nina Simon, author of The Art of Relevance.

Back on the radar

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27 Oct 2016

When he arrived at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, the board labelled him a maverick. A year on, Douglas Rintoul reflects on the changes he has made. 

Perception the biggest barrier to audience diversity, survey finds

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21 Oct 2016

Fears that existing arts audiences resist ‘more diverse artistic product’ appear to be unfounded, ArtsProfessional’s latest Pulse survey suggests.

Pulse report – part 3: Diversity in audiences – what needs to change?

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20 Oct 2016

Should more be done to increase the diversity of those engaging with the arts in the UK? And if so, what? In her final report, Frances Richens looks at the findings from ArtsProfessional’s latest Pulse survey with a focus on audiences. 

Arts organisations not threatened by live screenings, report claims

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14 Oct 2016

The majority of theatres do not think screenings have affected their touring, and audiences still attend live events.

The fearless inclusive leader

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06 Oct 2016

How can a more inclusive leadership style increase diversity in our audiences? Anne Torreggiani identifies three distinct characteristics.

Tech for the digital natives

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26 Sep 2016

The digital installations at Tate Modern’s new extension not only show previously hidden treasures, but also appeal massively to a young audience, says Adam Jenkins.

Old assumptions and new realities

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26 Sep 2016

Jane Earl busts some arts-related myths, starting with ‘everyone wants to take part in arts activities’.

Hanging out with audiences

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26 Sep 2016

Disappointed with the aggressive nature of today’s arts marketing, Ben Walmsley explores the potential benefits of a more direct form of interaction with audiences.

Looking at Londoners

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22 Sep 2016

Visitor numbers may have grown, but the diversity of museum-goers in London has hardly changed over the past ten years. James Doeser and colleagues suggest what new research is needed if London’s museums are to understand how to attract new audiences.

Knowing your online audience

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15 Sep 2016

Now that we have all gone digital, the next challenge is to find out much more about our online audiences, says Katie Moffat.

Edinburgh’s theatres continue to thrive

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26 Aug 2016

Annual reports reveal the city’s largest theatre spaces broke income targets and increased profits last year.

Book review: The Art of Relevance

25 Aug 2016

Mark Robinson finds Nina Simon’s book essential reading for anyone trying to reach those disengaged from the arts. 

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