Thursday, 17 November 2016
HM Revenue & Customs’ plans to move to a fully digital tax system by 2020 will create a huge administrative burden for self-employed artists, says Catherine Bertola.
The arts must ditch the ‘either / or’ mentality that unnecessarily threatens classical music – different forms can exist and thrive simultaneously, argues Gary Ingle.
What can CEOs learn from the precision, discipline and work ethic of ballet? Lisa Rabasca Roepe makes some suggestions.
With the New Art Gallery Walsall under threat of closure, and continued council cuts, Caroline Douglas asks how regional galleries and museums can survive.
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Why have The Royal Ballet and The School of Sport Science at St Mary’s University begun collaborating on dancers’ health? Alex Stranger reports.
Monday, 14 November 2016
With government support for the London Concert Hall dropping away, are we entering an era defined by a reliance on philanthropy? Vanessa Thorpe weighs in.
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Where does art that is half-theatre and half-gig fit in? Joe Muggs meets the creatives blurring artistic boundaries.
Wednesday, 09 November 2016
Do the visual arts belong in the creative industries, ask Richard Padwick and Susan Jones.
With Serota stepping down, it’s time for a radical rethink and devolution of power within Tate, argues David Gordon.
Monday, 07 November 2016
American venues are experimenting with performing for audiences in the dark as a form of “musical meditation”. Brian Wise feeds back from the concerts that don’t mind if you fall asleep.
Thursday, 03 November 2016
Is self-censorship part and parcel of the curator’s role as a gatekeeper of information? Alistair Brown raises some uncomfortable questions.
When paediatrician Guddi Singh started a hip hop dance class in the children's ward at Barnet hospital, it wasn't just the patients who benefited.
Wednesday, 02 November 2016
The Boston Globe’s decision to subsidise a classical music critic post with funding from non-profit groups is a threat to independent criticism, says Guardian theatre critic Michael Billington.
Monday, 31 October 2016
Seaside theatres are often protected by councils despite falling audiences. Dan Glaister asks what the future holds.
We need to make climate change relevant, and art can connect with science to reach a wide and varied audience, says Lucy Wood.
Former Culture Minister Ed Vaizey reflects on lessons learned in office and future challenges and opportunities for the arts in the RSA Chairman’s lecture 2016.
Friday, 28 October 2016
More orchestras are breaking out of concert halls and playing in non-traditional venues, but does this ever lead to increased ticket sales to millennials, asks Justin Davidson.
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Dancer Eric Underwood explains why making ballet seem less elitist could encourage boys to dance and diversify audiences.
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Are younger arts donors turned off by the term ‘philanthropist’? Marisa Mandile says it’s time to rethink engagement with millennials.
Opera has never been more accessible – it’s the public that excludes themselves, says Michael Volpe.