In their January feature in ArtsProfessional, Lee Corner and Stephen Munn of Absolutely Cultured appealed for the legacy of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 to be a ‘collective act’. Based on our PhD research about Hull 2017, we believe there are two interconnected challenges to this ambition: firstly, the hyperbolic language of overpromising cultural managers and policy makers and, secondly, a weakened critical public sphere. We bring this to the cultural sector’s attention to provoke freer and... more
Hull’s leaders want to build a ‘collective legacy’ for its City of Culture year. Victoria Bissett and Michael Howcroft say their success depends on rebuilding trust amid a culture of anger, secrecy and fear.
24 Feb 2021
Feature
With new demands being made for skills and training, Jane Ide asks: is this going to help young people into work?
24 Feb 2021
Feature
When her work was erased, Tori Allen-Martin took action to make sure it didn’t happen to anyone else. It’s turned into so much more, she writes.
24 Feb 2021
Feature
Can a regional theatre make money from online productions? Kelly Johnson says you have to weigh your options and ask for help.
24 Feb 2021
Opinion
Sharon Heal challenges a museum chair’s view that ethics are a matter of ‘emotion’.
17 Feb 2021
Feature
Moira Jeffrey writes that the fight to survive is a reality we cannot ignore. Focussing on that alone will lead to “erosion and obsolescence”.
17 Feb 2021
Feature
Underpaid artists have become caretakers for communities that commissioners want to say they’re supporting. Eleonora Belfiore asks: whose responsibility is it to push for the change we so desperately need?
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17 Feb 2021
Feature
What do we learn when we apply DCMS’ new framework for valuing culture to a controversial statue? Robert Hewison gives it a go.
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17 Feb 2021
Feature
Purposeful and ethical deaccessioning has funded a digital transformation that is giving a small, London museum a sustainable long-term future, global reach and wider community engagement. David Glasser tells the story.
17 Feb 2021
Feature
Nigel Prince reflects on the power and responsibility arts organisations have to champion social change in a time of upheaval worldwide.
10 Feb 2021
Feature
Covid-19 has proved that what worked back then won’t work now. Patrick Towell says true innovation requires attention, collaboration, and a sense for ideas that can be scaled up for success.
10 Feb 2021
Feature
Sonali Joshi says parity in support for the self-employed is the vital ingredient for a positive future.
10 Feb 2021
Feature
The greater success of some arts organisations boils down to a few key ingredients. Money isn’t one of them, writes Ash Mann.
10 Feb 2021
Case study
The theatre industry needed a champion in a time of crisis. National Theatre Scotland answered the call and it’s not turning back, writes Jackie Wylie.
10 Feb 2021
Feature
Heidi Wiley and Hélène Gauthier share how they created a virtual venue - and why they think this provides a model for the future.
04 Feb 2021
Feature
Ben Walmsley, Abigail Gilmore and Dave O’Brien share findings from a research programme that shows there are silver linings among the storm clouds.