Since we established a youth forum nine months ago at The Dukes in Lancaster changes have been made to how the theatre is run. The youth forum, which meets fortnightly, is an opportunity for people aged 13 to 25 to have a real influence on the theatre, and since then two youth forum members have been elected to our board of directors. In just a few months, the forum has already helped to improve signage outside The Dukes Centre for Creative Learning, a youth-specific space, and has worked... more
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Issue 275: Arts and the environment
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Arts and the environment
03 Jul 2014Two members of a youth forum have been invited to sit on the board at The Dukes in Lancaster, and are now influencing important decisions, writes Louise Bryning.
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30 Jun 2014Captioning live theatre performances for the deaf is often seen as costly and inflexible, says Laura Arends. But new automated technology promises to be "truly transformative".
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30 Jun 2014The RSC’s Open Stages project has brought professional theatre companies and amateur theatre-makers together. Kelly Donaldson reports on the exchange of skills.
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30 Jun 2014The Cultural Value Project examines the value of the arts and culture rather than just its outcomes – and its negative effects. Patrycja Kaszynska introduces the project.
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27 Jun 2014Changes in legislation on flexible working are coming into force. Eleanor Deem explains how employers can best deal with employees’ requests.
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26 Jun 2014What is quality of experience in the contemporary visual arts and how do we measure it? Grace Davies discusses the findings of a research project.
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23 Jun 2014As one of the oldest cultural networks in Europe, the European Festivals Association’s mission has always been centred around artistic quality and long-term impact, says Kathrin Deventer.
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19 Jun 2014Insight from ‘big data’ reveals conclusively that arts attenders who book at multiple venues are more likely to be repeat attenders than those who book tickets at one venue only. But there’s a lot more besides, as Hannah Mitchell explains.
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19 Jun 2014With Tech City dwindling in the rearview mirror, Toks Majek-Akisanya sets his SatNav for a 'Non Tech City' where the action is centred around the creative industries.
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16 Jun 2014The Sing with Us network of choirs brings together cancer patients and their families from across Wales. Rosie Dow describes her role as manager of the choir leaders.
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16 Jun 2014Artists and scientists are to explore the subject of rest in a residency at The Hub at Wellcome Collection. James Wilkes explains the role of the arts in the investigation.
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12 Jun 2014Julie’s Bicycle and BOP Consulting have conducted a survey on leadership and environmental sustainability. Alison Tickell summarises the findings and plans the next steps.
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09 Jun 2014Tim Atkinson reminds us why we need to reduce our energy use and reports on the energy-saving improvements made at the Palace Theatre in Redditch.
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12 Jun 2014Hayley Skipper is pleased at the response to an open brief for the Jerwood Open Forest initiative.
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09 Jun 2014As the first arts venue to be awarded a 3* Industry Green rating, the Lyric Hammersmith is a model of best practice. Kim M Grant describes the work of its green team.
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09 Jun 2014Laura Coleman explains why she went ahead and set up an arts organisation to explore environmental art, despite the advice of many people.