Women on screen

Girl with pictures
02 Jun 2016

After seeing countless talented women have their ambitions thwarted, Amanda Brennan asks what can be done to achieve gender equality in film and TV.

A different kind of host

Room with bunk beds
25 May 2016

Opening a hostel has helped East Street Arts to support artists and generate much-needed income. Nicola Greenan explains how they did it.

Collaboration drives ambitions for dance in the North and London

Photo of a dancer jumping in front of the Olympic stadium
19 May 2016

Plans for a Leeds-based centre for excellence in dance and a “world-leading hub for dance” in East London are aiming to put England on the international dance map.

Pop-up opportunity

Photo of the library as performance venue
05 May 2016

The invitation to bring a disused library in Southwark back to life as a pop-up space for artists and community groups came with many challenges as well as opportunities, Rebecca Manson Jones reveals.

Network linking creatives and academics launched across UK

Bitcoin image
29 Apr 2016

Seed funding has been allocated to ten partnerships as part of a two-year pilot project nurturing collaboration between academics and creative small businesses.

My research: Testing my boundaries

Allelouia Susan Miller
25 Apr 2016

For Susan Miller, an MA in Fine Art has been a real opportunity to confront the vulnerability artists feel when exhibiting their work in public spaces. 

Network to drive talent development in music

Photos of a concert
15 Apr 2016

22 organisations have been selected as PRS Foundation Talent Development Partners 2016 and will receive grants to deliver support for music creators.

Local and loyal

Photo of a pig sculpture
14 Apr 2016

Growing slowly and organically has helped Kidderminster Arts Festival respond to the needs of local artists and the community, says Loz Samuels.

We need to do better

Actor with wheelchair
30 Mar 2016

Angered about how few young people with learning disabilities are involved in the arts, Richard Hayhow urges the sector to open its eyes to the talent and creativity out there.

DCMS releases plan for the arts up to 2020

Natural History Museum
11 Mar 2016

Whilst local and community participation are government priorities for sport, plans to increase participation in the arts are centred on investments in flagship projects.

An immersive experience

Photo of rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet
01 Mar 2016

At The Watermill Theatre, the cast lives on site – alongside ducks and chickens – for the whole production process. New Artistic Director Paul Hart reveals the effect on the company. 

ACE launches study into visual artist livelihood

Photo of a woman painting
26 Feb 2016

The first study in ten years into the livelihood of visual artists in England will examine how existing funding programmes impact on their careers.

Q&A: The Artist’s Resale Right

Photo of a girl painting
15 Feb 2016

Did you know that many artists are entitled to royalties when their work is resold? Daniel Rudd answers your questions about the artist’s resale right.

Cash support for emerging companies

Photo of New Diorama Theatre
12 Feb 2016

Financial support forms part of a new series of sector-led schemes aimed at breaking down major barriers to young theatre companies being able to showcase their work. 

Birmingham to train next generation of diverse cultural leaders

Digital Humanities Hub at the University of Birmingham
05 Feb 2016

Targeted mentoring, leadership courses and masterclass events are to be provided to artists from diverse backgrounds in the city.

Promoting northern talent

Photo of paintings on red wall
21 Jan 2016

When Annette Petchey moved to the north of England she was shocked at the low prices for visual art. She explains how New Light is now supporting northern artists.

Filling the gap

Photo of Manchester Ship Canal
21 Jan 2016

Despite a thriving theatre scene, Arthur Stafford couldn’t help but feel Manchester’s playwrights weren’t receiving the support they needed. So he set about changing things.

Support for a rural economy

Photo of gorgeous sheep
13 Jan 2016

A lack of business skills and access to equipment was holding artists in Dumfries and Galloway back. Clare Hanna explains the origins of Upland and how it supports artists.

Nurturing a new generation

Photo of cast of musical theatre
06 Jan 2016

Wendy Gadian explains why finding the right funder was key to helping the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama support emerging musical directors.

An enterprising approach

Photo of a printmaker at work
16 Dec 2015

At the start of their careers, artists need more than just brilliant ideas - they need to develop skills that will enable them to shape and sustain their practice. Ann Drew explains how applying for an enterprise award can help them achieve this.

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