Opportunities and challenges of deepening devolution
In the current operating environment, Ben Walmsley of the University of Leeds argues it is vital for cultural professionals and lo…
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How devolution could revitalise the future of UK arts
The announcement last week of additional funding for the arts was very welcome news but, says Matthew Cleaver of Anvil Arts, more…
Key dates for the arts sector in 2025
As 2025 gets into swing, the year ahead will bring a raft of events that will have significant implications for the arts and cultu…
Devolution revolution: Unlocking R&D for creative communities
Following the announcement this week that funding for the Creative Communities programme* has been extended until 2027, Lauren Bak…
Who’s who and who’s new in cultural policy making
With a change of government, new faces are taking charge of cultural policy in the UK. Here's Arts Professional's guide to…
Devolution from the ground up
A new government means new strategies. But if they are to respond truly to what’s required at the local level, it’s up…
Labour drops Conservatives’ levelling up agenda
Labour government looks set to devolve more decision making in areas including culture, while offering multi-year budgets rather t…
Arts funding policy under the new government
In a period of fast change, financial pressures, despair about public service provision and political upheaval in the UK and abroa…
Making the case for cultural devolution
All parties seem to agree that devolution is a good thing but the details about how culture will feature are scant. Anne Torreggia…
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