All-Party Parliamentary Groups: What are they and why are they important to the arts sector?
In 2011, the artist Bob and Roberta Smith painted his now infamous painting Letter to Michael Gove, in which he advocated for art…
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Creative industries are one of UK’s ‘great unsung success stories’
Creative industry businesses are more likely to be exporters than those across the wider economy, and the gap is growing, accordin…
Scottish arts centre co-leaders to guide venue through next phase of funding agreement
Aberdeenshire’s multi-arts centre the Barn has named its two new co-directors, to lead the organisation as it enjoys a confirmed t…
Future of North London cultural hub secured after council grants 50-year lease
A 50-year council lease renewal has given a North London cultural hub the opportunity to “seek vital capital funding for essential…
UK Jewish Arts Foundation launches to encourage ‘new philanthropy’ for Jewish arts
A UK Jewish Arts Foundation (UKJAF) has been launched with the goal of inspiring connection, collaboration and empowerment within…
ACW confirms new appointments with restructure ‘already underway’
As Arts Council Wales (ACW) moves forward with its restructuring, it has announced some of the new faces joining its senior team….
Be United welcomes maternity cover CEO after funding win
An organisation committed to amplifying black artists within Scotland’s creative community is to welcome its first change in chief…
Freedom in the Arts challenges university over trans-inclusive advice
A free speech campaign committed to challenging what its leaders perceive to be a censorious arts sector is disputing the validity…
Multi-year funding to stoke ‘creative momentum’ in music
Contemporary and experimental music organisations across the UK are to receive a long-term financial boost as part of a £165,000…
Arts centre’s £25m makeover secures green light
Ambitions to make Berwick’s Maltings a flagship culture centre have won council approval, with the venue to gain two cinema screen…
Hackney Empire appoints CEO with no immediate plans to recruit creative director
CHRIS SUDWORTH is to join Hackney Empire this coming January as chief executive. It comes after KEITH KHAN exited as creative dire…
Recognise live comedy, culture committee tells DCMS
Dame Caroline Dinenage has called for live comedy to be recognised as a distinct and genuine artform, in a letter to Culture Minis…
Refreshed Bradford Arts Centre to welcome visitors from October
The rebranded Bradford Arts Centre is to open in its “transformed” Grade II-listed home this October. Formerly Kala Sangam, th…
Edinburgh International Festival enjoys ‘significant’ rise in visitors
The creative director of Edinburgh International Festival has said the annual showcase of theatre, dance, and music from around th…
Arts-rich curriculum vital for children with additional needs
Engaging young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) requires a broad and arts-inclusive curriculum, the c…
Somerset House welcomes new trustees
Somerset House has announced the appointment of HARRY MATOVU and ALAN LEIBOWITZ to its board earlier this year. A leading commerci…
Creative Kernow appointment to bring ‘fresh energy and vision’
GREGG WHELAN has been appointed chief executive of Creative Kernow, taking over from interim-CEO TONIA LU. Whelan will formally jo…
Arts leaders call for recruitment transparency amid downturn in vacancies
Arts organisations must ensure job vacancies are communicated widely and accessibly amid a notable drop in advertised positions, l…
Actors and artists removed from skilled visa list
Actors and drawing or painting artists are among a series of professionals the government is removing from its skilled worker visa…
Investment in artists drives technology advances, report says
Artists are essential to technological advancement, and investment in them should reflect their vital role, a new report from the…
Funding announced for over 100 international tours by Irish artists
Ireland’s Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport has announced over €1.4 million (£1.2m) of funding for Irish artists…
New London arts centre to profile global majority voices
A new arts venue dedicated to highlighting art, culture and ideas from the global majority is set to open in central London in Oct…
ACW to undergo restructure putting 18 jobs at risk
Arts Council Wales (ACW) will undergo an organisational restructure and review its grants system following negative feedback in re…
Association for Cultural Enterprises refreshes board
The Association for Cultural Enterprises has appointed four new trustees. The new board members include director of the Roald Dahl…
