Thursday, 05 March 2015
The arts are making a come-back in US schools, in response to a growing parental backlash against what is seen as a test-heavy regime. Doug Israel tells the story.
Wednesday, 04 March 2015
Why did no one on at BBC4's Arts Question Time dare to test the liberal consensus that the state has a sacred duty to support the arts, or ask anything that people outside the magic circle of 'arts' initiates might want to know, asks Rupert Christiansen.
Opera isn't everyone's cup of tea - but that doesn't make it elitist, says Laure Meloy.
From conducting, to composing and playing, women in classical music have faced sexism for centuries. But are things beginning to change? Jessica Duchen hopes so.
Dance/USA talks to Katherine Brown, Executive Director of the largest non-profit dance organisation in America, about fundraising, embracing new media and the relationship between artistic and management teams.
Monday, 02 March 2015
Susanna Rustin and George Arnett reveal how much corporate sponsors pay to buy their shares in the reputation of England's major arts institutions.
Friday, 27 February 2015
Does an upcoming hip hop artist have vastly different career development needs to a classical composer? Vanessa Reed thinks not, and says it’s time to stop acting like they do.
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
By focusing on social inclusivity for the sake of funders, arts organisations are overriding their commitment to artistic freedom, argues Wendy Earle.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
There were blue cocks and red faces as the BBC kicked off its Get Creative initiative with a live Front Row debate titled ‘Are artists owed a living?’ Chris Sharratt reports.
Susan Jones offers some key criteria for assessing how well your gallery’s website is meeting users’ needs and takes a look at some of the best.
Monday, 23 February 2015
A decent, equal and well-resourced music education for everyone in the UK would be more useful than a "world class" concert hall for London, says Charlotte Higgins.
The days when all roads for young artists led to London are over, says Lyn Gardner.
Why have UK visitor numbers at Tate and the National Gallery plummeted over the past five years? Will Gompertz makes some suggestions.
Friday, 20 February 2015
Matthew Taylor sets out the 'ask' and the 'offer' that could form the basis of a contract placing equal responsibility on Government and the cultural and creative sector for achieving more ambitious goals for the arts.
Following the publication of the Warwick Commission report, Rupert Christiansen believes it’s time for the arts to realise that politicians just don't care, and employ its ingenuity and resourcefulness to move things forward.
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Felicity Green discusses the unlocked potential of storytelling in arts fundraising campaigns.
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Following Sir Simon Rattle’s hints that London would benefit from a new, world-class concert hall, Ivan Hewett argues that inadequate acoustics are not the reason London lacks a ‘super-orchestra’.
As she gears up for a season showcasing female choreographers, Tamara Rojo discusses the unique challenges these women face.
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
The arts may be becoming decreasing diverse, but it’s not for a lack of effort from arts leaders. Rebecca Atkinson-Lord thinks it’s time to refocus on lobbying the Government for genuinely equal social structures.
Monday, 16 February 2015
Almost a quarter of Americans cite a ‘lack of someone to go with’ as a barrier to attending arts events. Ivan Hewett says it’s time for the arts to become more sociable.