Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Limited resources, rising costs and an over-reliance on fundraising have created a harsh economic climate. Jane Askew outlines key practices arts charities should adopt.
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
With 12-years’ experience working front of house, Bethany North says a lack of decisive management intervention is to blame for the rise in disruptive audience behaviour.
Without a wider strategy, there is widespread concern that the government’s approach to cultural levelling up is a zero-sum game. Andrew Kersley investigates.
“It’s time for theatre to get political and nail its colours to the mast”, says theatre director David Byrne in conversation with Lyn Gardner.
Ben Luke interviews Nigerian gallery director and policy advisor, Dolly Kola-Balogun about what the recent elections might mean for the country’s future cultural ecosystem.
Crafting a successful funding application is akin to following a good recipe. Creative Lives has prepared a step-by-step guide with all the key ingredients.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Artist César Aréchiga visited one of Mexico’s most dangerous prisons to run art classes. Sam Edwards describes what happened.
Could ChatGPT revolutionise communication in the arts? Steven Franklin considers five ways AI elevates social media content creation.
Charlotte Jones, Alison King and Gareth Nicolls delve into the multifaceted duties, demands and difficulties of serving as the Chair of a board.
A new report investigating whether local areas impact opportunities for freelancers or atypical creatives has been published. Alanna Reid explains how it will support advocacy work.
Proposals to revamp the GCSE design and technology curriculum aim to respond to the changing needs of industry. Abbey Bamford has the details.
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
US theatres are yet to recover from the pandemic. Chloe Veltman says in order to survive they need to embrace change through investing in new and creative solutions.
A group of researchers have been investigating how to decolonise the cultural policy curriculum. Here, they reflect on the practice required to develop critically engaged citizens.
The results of a new survey of arts PR professionals uncovers concerns about regional coverage and the cost-of-living crisis, with a majority considering leaving the industry. Mobius has published the full report.
As Rishi Sunak makes maths compulsory for all students, Caroline Norbury argues that creativity should be at the heart of the UK’s education agenda.
Oldham Coliseum has confirmed it has faced ‘governance, financial and leadership’ concerns in recent years, with ACE deeming it a ‘high risk application’. Lea Legraien has the details.
Wednesday, 08 February 2023
A new report finds a correlation between cities with limited cultural offering and high socioeconomic disadvantage. Key Cities presents the case for increased investment in culture.
Maxine Peake says the closure of Oldham Coliseum is emblematic of how cultural institutions are continually ‘punished’ for being located in the North. Minnie Stephenson reports.
Reflecting on her classical music education, Michelle Hromin sheds light on the burnout addiction embedded in the instituional model.
The theatre industry is facing a severe economic crisis, leading to a mass exodus of talent. Ella Braidwood highlights new works which delve into these realities.