Nobody can deny that when it comes to young people, the arts are fantastic. Every region in the UK boasts performing arts companies for young people, and national youth companies in dance, drama and music not only exist – they’re well respected. But according to a recent Labour Force Survey, arts graduates were the second-most unemployed graduate group. Even worse, the reality of funding cuts is that arts professionals are losing their jobs and then applying for the same roles as these... more
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Issue 287: Local authorities and their communities
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Local authorities and their communities
22 Sep 2015Recent arts graduate Gemma Whitham assesses the prospects for those, like her, seeking employment in the arts.
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01 Oct 2015Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley talks to Liz Hill about arts funding, placemaking, education… and transparency.
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10 Sep 2015Public sector finances are not going to change any time soon, so we need to act to make sure efforts to bring arts and culture to those who don’t currently engage isn’t pushed off the agenda, says Jane Wilson.
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01 Oct 2015Richmond Arts Service shared resources and took advantage of new funding opportunities by working in partnerships, say Pippa Joiner and Emma Cookson.
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24 Sep 2015How can a council support the arts when its budget has been cut completely? Charlotte Fergusson shares the inspiring story of Westminster City Council.
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24 Sep 2015Caroline O’Neill explains why a project using the arts to improve the lives of looked after children and adults with dementia, across four local authorities in South Wales, was so successful.
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17 Sep 2015When it comes to art and culture in Barking and Dagenham, local people call the shots. Miriam Nelken and Helen Ball share the story of the 100 Cultural Connectors.
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15 Sep 2015Lorna Lee reveals how William Morris Gallery boosted its visitor numbers from 17,000 to 110,000 by engaging local people.
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10 Sep 2015Since Cornwall Council closed its schools music service, an independent service has emerged that is no longer at the mercy of politicians, writes Gareth Churcher.
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10 Sep 2015Partnerships with local authories are crucial to Orchestras Live’s work. Henry Little reveals how they’ve maintained relationships through challenging economic times.
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10 Sep 2015Tony Witton reports on the changes Kent County Council’s arts and culture service has made since asked to find new ways to pay for itself.
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10 Sep 2015Has East Sussex County Council achieved the unachievable? Sally Staples reveals how, through a social capital study of De La Warr Pavilion, it unearthed a way to describe the intangible value culture.
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10 Sep 2015Dorset's local authority arts service has just made the complex transition to a public service mutual. Lindsay Harrod shares the issues they faced and the benefits they are now reaping.