Wednesday, 04 June 2014
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s £25m expansion plan will not only transform the venue, but hopes to change the face of Scottish theatre by training the next generation of stage technicians.
Tuesday, 03 June 2014
Lorne Campbell, Artistic Director of Northern Stage, examines his business plan and questions whether it truly serves a wider community or simply represents a fight for survival.
Monday, 02 June 2014
A project at Manchester Art Gallery suggests Google Glass and other wearable computers could drastically change the gallery experience.
Friday, 30 May 2014
It’s a buzz term at the moment, but what does ‘arts entrepreneurship’ actually mean, and what challenges and opportunities does it present? A five-day Blogathon attempts to find out.
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
If an independent Scotland is to fully realise the potential of its arts and creative industries, more needs to be done to encourage young people’s creativity, says Robin MacPherson.
Friday, 23 May 2014
Arts Council England’s Chief Executive, Alan Davey, explains why funding for London won’t increase in this round, but don’t expect major change.
Peter Bazalgette explains why he is looking to set up a new representative body for the creative industries.
Thursday, 22 May 2014
It’s characterised by small and micro businesses that cluster in London, and its graduate pool is poorly prepared for the realities of work – the problems facing the design sector might sound all too familiar.
Monday, 19 May 2014
Jo Hunter describes how Battersea Arts Centre is delivering a Capital redevelopment project that is environmentally sustainable.
From live broadcasts to digital set and prop design, meet the man behind the National Theatre’s IT infrastructure.
Friday, 16 May 2014
The UK leads the way in music education and there is a lot being done to tackle social and diversity issues in classical music. But funding cuts are threatening this, warns Meurig Bowen.
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
As Rothko’s vandalised Black on Maroon goes back on display at Tate Modern, Jonathan Jones questions if the gallery’s less than conventional atmosphere encourages a lack of reverence for its art.
With so many women in key positions in Reading arts community, local paper getreading felt it was time to share their stories.
Rupert Christiansen argues Birmingham has cultivated a thriving high-brow arts scene, but what it really needs is an underbelly.
Following the announcement of its new season, Kate Molleson is concerned Scottish Opera believes its audience can’t handle risky, creative work – the kind that is truly exciting.
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
University of the Arts London’s new professor, Fred Deakin, on helping students to learn the skills they’ll need to build a business from scratch.
Friday, 09 May 2014
With culture thriving in rural Scotland’s village halls, would the arts be better off with a ‘Shed Officer’ and young practitioners trained to do their best with very little, asks Francis Stevenson.
With slashed budgets, a collapsed tourist industry and constant simmering unrest, how is it that Egypt’s arts scene is thriving, asks Ivan Hewett.
Thursday, 08 May 2014
Why were members of the Odessa Ballet dancing Tchaikovsky in front of tanks? Norman Lebrecht kick-starts a heated debate.
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
Paul Smith sums up the discussions at Oxford Aspire’s round-table on philanthropy in the regions.