A guide to random selection
An ancient practice of balloting is being put to use in application processes with the twin aims of reducing unpaid labour and inc…
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Hibiscus Rising: The power of public art
From public sculptures to powerful performances, new commissions have a unique ability to connect with audiences – which is…
Parliament defends ‘no expenses’ public art commission
Confirmation that artists submitting proposals for a project worth half a million pounds will not have their costs covered comes a…
Manchester’s Factory venue sells naming rights for £35m
The new £210m Factory International venue in Manchester has been renamed Aviva Studios in a naming rights deal worth £…
Former NPO strikes funding deal with Arts Council England
Arts Council England says it is working with the Live Art Development Agency to 'protect its valuable archive for the sector a…
Festival of Making pairs artists with manufacturers
A festival in Lancashire is pairing artists with local manufacturers through its annual residency programme. The Blackburn-based N…
Forging new opportunities in creative health
As part of National Creative Health and Wellbeing Week, Julie McCarthy explores the challenges and opportunities for Greater Manch…
ACE commits £400k to coronation events
Arts Council England (ACE) contributes six-figure sum to cultural events celebrating the King's coronation.
BBC to explore alternatives to proposed orchestra cuts
Broadcaster agrees to explore alternatives to proposed 20% cut to roles at the BBC Symphony, Concert and Philharmonic orchestras.
National Theatre to tell Grenfell Tower survivors’ stories
A new verbatim play produced by the National Theatre will tell the stories of Grenfell Tower fire survivors. Grenfell: In the Word…
Southbank’s artist residency programme a ‘meeting space for ideas’
Southbank Centre in London has launched a new artist development initiative that will support ‘creative innovation and exper…
Theatre asks people of South Asian heritage to share their stories
A theatre in Staffordshire is asking people of South Asian heritage to share their stories for a chance to see them retold on stag…
Lewisham, London’s Borough of Culture engaged majority of local schools
Lewisham starts work on a cultural strategy following successful stint as London Borough of Culture focused on young people, commu…
Eastbourne community arts programme awarded £480,000
A community arts programme in Eastbourne scheduled to coincide with the 2023 Turner Prize has been awarded £480,000 in fundi…
Unlimited awards £660k for disabled artist commissions
Commissioning body Unlimited has awarded over £660,000 in funding to 19 new artistic commissions in its UK & Internation…
Henley: ACE ‘pushing government for extra funding’
Arts Council England Chief Executive outlines efforts to support arts and culture sector in face of continuing economic pressure.
Colchester theatre partners with four associate companies
Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced a partnership with four new associate theatre companies in a bid to broaden its appeal…
Majority of ENO chorus ‘likely to quit’ if organisation moves
Most chorus members at the English National Opera (ENO) will be forced to leave their jobs with the company if it relocates outsid…
BBC Singers to remain open following reprieve
The broadcaster confirms it will not close BBC Singers later this year, after organisations come forward to offer alternative fund…
Birmingham Council rubberstamps £3m-a-year for culture
The funding will be split between 10 organisations over the next three years, with money also earmarked for local arts development…
Croydon announces Borough of Culture calendar
Croydon has shared its programme of arts and cultural events for its stint as London Borough of Culture. The timetable will run fr…
Opera plans: ACE analysis will ‘inform future investment’
An independent analysis of opera and musical theatre will be completed by October, with the findings set to inform future support…
Growing calls for inquiry into Coventry City of Culture Trust
Politicians call for formal inquiry into handling of charity’s finances, as accounts show expenditure exceeded grants from l…
Royal Opera House accused of ‘whitewashing’
An advocacy group for British East and South East Asians working in the screen and stage industries has accused the Royal Opera Ho…
