Peer to leave UK Music board after work to ‘steer sector’ through pandemic
Advocacy body UK Music will say goodbye to Lord TOM WATSON after six years as chair. Watson has overseen the organisation’s board…
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BFI to focus on ‘fundraising and industry innovation’ with updates to leadership
The British Film Institute (BFI) will take a “major step” to better supporting the screen industry by updating its executive board…
Museums and music NPOs see leap in earned income, ACE figures reveal
Earned income at museums belonging to Arts Council England (ACE)’s National Portfolio has risen 17.7% in the last year. The 77 mus…
Creative UK ‘in safe hands’ with appointment of former RSC senior leader as chair
CATHERINE MALLYON is to chair Creative UK from March next year, taking up the post from textiles designer BELINDA BUDGE. Mallyon,…
Craft and design expert to head up Festival of Making
A festival that celebrates British craft production “from the kitchen table to the factory floor” has named ROSY GREENLEES OBE as…
Courtauld director reappointed to cultural property export group
MARK HALLETT and TIM PESTELL have been reappointed as trustees of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Object…
Leicester Curve boss vows to keep ‘regional theatre thriving’ in board role
Curve Theatre leader CHRIS STAFFORD has joined the board of UK Theatre, pledging to ensure regional venues “continue to thrive”. S…
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…
Gallery to be led by permanent community panel in claimed ‘world first’
A Nottingham-based gallery believes it is the first cultural institution in the world to hand over the reins of leadership to a gr…
Heritage body rocked by racism allegations launches probe
The chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has confirmed an investigation into allegations of corruption, admitting the orga…
Charity Governance Code issues ‘significant refresh’ on behaviour and inclusivity guidance
Updates to the Charity Governance Code have advised trustees to remain “open to new ideas, approaches or partnerships” at the not-…
Disability charity signals ‘renewed’ belief in its mission with trio of recruits
An organisation committed to connecting disabled people with the music and live event industries has announced a raft of appointme…
Theatre leaders reappointed as Arts Council England members
Culture Secretary LISA NANDY has reappointed the CEO of Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, DEBORAH SHAW and the deputy chair of Engl…
Equity says Manchester Pride liquidation is ‘hugely concerning’ for those owed money
The performers’ union Equity held a meeting yesterday (22 October) for performers and creatives affected by Manchester Pride’s…
Liverpool art gallery names ex-BFI Southbank leader as one of two co-chairs
Liverpool-based contemporary arts gallery, the Bluecoat, has appointed the former director of BFI Southbank to replace its departi…
Publisher ‘could not be prouder’ to join scheme for young writers
A development organisation committed to supporting young, aspiring writers in the north of England has welcomed publishing leader…
AHRC boss named National Library of Scotland chair hails the ‘treasure houses of our past’
Professor CHRISTOPHER SMITH has been appointed chair of the National Library of Scotland by Cabinet Secretary for Culture, ANGUS R…
Bush Theatre boss joins revamped Brighton Dome board
Bush Theatre’s artistic director and co-chief executive, TAIO LAWSON, has joined the board of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival…
Governance Now: An interview with Yasmin Khan
Ahead of this year’s Governance Now 2025 conference, producer Rowena Price talks to Arts Council England’s Yasmin Khan about h…
ACE welcomes equity champion as Midlands area chair
PAWLET BROOKES MBE has been appointed as the Midlands area chair for Arts Council England by Secretary of State for Culture, Media…
Goldsmiths leader declares instant departure coming after university’s years of turmoil
The vice-chancellor of a university known for its creative, cultural, and social teaching has resigned with immediate effect. It f…
Liverpool museums gain former Tate leader as chair
The former executive director of Tate Liverpool is to spend at least four years chairing the board in charge of seven galleries an…
Classic FM and Channel 5 host to lead Sheffield Theatres board
Broadcaster DAN WALKER has accepted a role to chair the board of Sheffield Theatres Trust. The Classic FM breakfast show presenter…
Creative Access leader to support illustrators ‘at every stage’ in new role at trade body
Creative Access co-founder JOSIE DOBRIN is to head up the board at the Association of Illustrators (AOI). Dobrin, who received an…
