Art’s greatest value is in building community, so invite people in
For many working in the arts, it’s the social and community aspects of their jobs that is the most compelling, as Splitpixel’s…
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Bridging the digital divide: The role of technology in cultural connection
As the arts sector continues to change, there is an opportunity – and a responsibility – to reflect on the role digital systems pl…
The last frontier: What ticketing can teach us about websites
From Tessitura to Spektrix, cultural venues share digital infrastructure for ticketing. Yet they rebuild websites independently. W…
‘All options’ on table as creative sector objects to government’s AI copyright plans
Respondents to a national consultation have overwhelmingly rejected the government’s preferred approach to allowing AI companies t…
Art UK to expand global reach of national collection in bid to support ‘creative expression’
Investment in “much-needed” digital infrastructure will help a charity committed to sharing the UK’s public artworks expand to sho…
Welcome to the Experiential Revolution
Digital creativity is redefining cultural content, providing new ways for audiences to connect and participate. The Space’s Harm…
Investing in creativity: A ‘smart’ solution for local regeneration
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, it is more important than ever to find cross-sector solutions to fortify the UK’s creative economy,…
Arts venues to reach ‘forgotten audiences’ with guide to improving access
A framework designed to support arts venues in making live events more accessible, connected, and financially sustainable is to la…
Arts sector criticises ‘brutal’ grant decision times as ACE pauses creative practice fund
Changes to how Arts Council England funds individual artists announced by the funding body yesterday (30 October) have left some i…
ACE ‘pauses’ fund for individual artists due to ‘knock on effects’ of Grantium failure
Arts Council England (ACE) has announced it will pause the next round of its Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) fund for i…
Nurturing creativity in next gen arts marketers
We need to remember foundational skills to equip emerging marketers to be creative and successful, says Matt Ecclestone of the Art…
BFI research lead: Our sector can use AI in a human way
The director of research and innovation at the British Film Institute (BFI) has cautioned the creative industries against swearing…
Digital sustainability: Beyond website calculators
The journey towards more sustainable digital futures is complex. Every thoughtful choice helps, but it’s important to retain a h…
Tudor digitisation project wins £1.5m in funding
Plans to digitise a survey commissioned by Henry VIII that provides a “3D snapshot” of Tudor England have received £1.5 million o…
The Black Country: Unlocking creative voices
A new programme – Black Country Digital Firsts – shows how even modest support for artists in under-represented regions can unlock…
AI and the creative industries: A guide to the sector’s anxieties and opportunities
In the immediate months after the government’s landmark artificial intelligence (AI) law received royal assent, and as computer-ge…
Exclusive: ACE confirms substitute grant portal briefly out of action
Arts Council England (ACE) has confirmed to Arts Professional that its new grant application portal was unavailable to users for a…
Content creators get free access to Southbank concerts with TikTok classical music scheme
A scheme designed to support content creators who are passionate about classical music has been launched by a major London arts ve…
The funding squeeze: How stretched budgets are driving digital innovation
As the arts face unprecedented cuts, venues are being forced to rethink their digital investment. But, as Matt Yau of CultureSuite…
In the AI age, we need data we can trust
Stephen Miller, chief technology officer at The Audience Agency, is a firm believer in Data4Good. Here he explains why AI offers a…
Do your potential donors know you’re a charity?
Lauren James of Splitpixel is surprised how many arts charities fail to play up their charitable status, despite the many benefits…
ACE asks for help testing new project grant application portal
Prospective applicants to Arts Council England’s (ACE) popular project grant funding scheme are being invited to test a new appl…
Digital infrastructure: An organisational strategy, not just an IT issue
It’s tempting to treat digital infrastructure as purely technical, to be handled by specialists. But it’s deeply strategic, wr…
Grantium to remain offline due to threat of ‘overloads again’
The Arts Council England (ACE) Grantium application portal, which has been offline for a month due to technical issues, remains cl…
