While many arts and culture organisations are concerned about their financial viability, emotional resilience will also be essential to seeing out the pandemic, argues Robin Cantrill-Fenwick.
Recently I interviewed candidates for new posts in our business. As an interviewee, putting yourself forward competitively for a job you want is one of the most stressful things you can do. Interviewers must respect that. And extending a job offer can create ripple effects in the lives of many people.
While ultimately the decision to accept a job offer or not is down to the individual, I’ve often been struck by the knock-on effects of a hiring decision, particularly when it involves... more
19 Jan 2022
Opinion
While many arts and culture organisations are concerned about their financial viability, emotional resilience will also be essential to seeing out the pandemic, argues Robin Cantrill-Fenwick.
19 Jan 2022
Feature
Co-creation is often about professionals ‘inviting people in’. But, as Barbara Eifler argues, communities do not need to be organised - they are already doing it for themselves.
19 Jan 2022
Feature
For good or bad, we need to learn to live with the metaverse. But what is it, and why is it important for the cultural sector to be involved? Kay Watson shares her insights.
19 Jan 2022
Feature
Regardless of debates about what audience development means, the main aim should be for more people to experience the arts, says Ash Mann.
19 Jan 2022
Feature
The pandemic has been particularly challenging for parents and carers trying to juggle their responsibilities with their working lives. Rethinking working practices could be beneficial for everyone, says Cassie Raine.
11 Jan 2022
Opinion
While we were distracted by news of politicians partying during lockdown, last month a Bill was passed that changes rights to UK citizenship. Amanda Parker examines how it threatens all our creative lives.
11 Jan 2022
Feature
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, many drama schools committed to reform their curricula. Oladipo Agboluaje shares a ground-breaking programme that has emerged as a result.
11 Jan 2022
Feature
Ten years on from London 2012, disability arts programmes continue to impact artists and audiences around the globe. Tim Wheeler reports on the British Council's work in disability arts.
11 Jan 2022
Feature
A collective of dance freelancers has initiated a critical response to the fragile nature of their livelihoods. Anna Alvarez and Alister O’Loughlin say they are aiming for long term change.
11 Jan 2022
Feature
The cultural sector has a role to play in driving the change needed to respond to the climate crisis. But much has been overlooked in the conversation to date, says Lauren Healey.
05 Jan 2022
Feature
It’s that time of year when we reflect on the last 12 months and hatch plans for the next. Laura Twemlow shares details of a new programme for the new year.
05 Jan 2022
Opinion
Funding ‘criteria’ tell you what a funder will or won’t support, but organisational ‘constraints’ ultimately determine what gets funded, says Kevin Osborne.
05 Jan 2022
Opinion
On 15 December Nadine Dorries wrote to all Arts Council England’s NPOs about measures to increase access to the arts. It was distributed by ACE. An anonymous NPO replies.
05 Jan 2022
Feature
Poor quality data about classical music is a significant obstacle to understanding its lack of diversity. But Anna Bull thinks ACE’s new research provides some valuable insights.
05 Jan 2022
Feature
Last year, more than 50,000 people took part in a creative challenge. Now the invitation to rise to the January challenge is open again. Michaela Tranfield has the details.