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A change of government! Hurray. A chance for a new approach to running the country, to tax and spend, reflecting the wants and needs of everyone. Congratulations. Now the hard work begins, says David Micklem.
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Following extensive research into the finances of arts organisations, Sarah Thelwall of MyCake reflects on the serious implications for the sector.
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More can be done to help struggling arts organisations, says Arts Professional's Neil Puffett.
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In response to criticism of new guidance on trans inclusive practice in museums, its authors Suzanne MacLeod, Richard Sandell, Sharon Cowan and E-J Scott push back against the critics, arguing the guidance can be used with confidence.
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In April, artists and supporters were galvanised to sign a petition, eventually numbering more than 12,500 signatures, resisting cuts to arts funding in Northern Ireland, writes Equity’s Alice Adams Lemon.
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In the face of increasing numbers of theatre leaders leaving their roles, David Micklem thinks it’s time the whole business model underwent a radical rethink.
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Hardly a day goes by without a fresh attack on arts and humanities degrees as ‘low value’. Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor of Warwick University, thinks that is misguided.
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With the recent resignation of the BBC’s Head of Creative Diversity, Bectu’s Philippa Childs thinks it’s timely and necessary to reflect on why these roles have such a high turnover.
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Without urgent reform there is a danger our creative industries – once the envy of the world – won’t be able to access the talent needed to thrive at a time when the sector should be booming, says Eliza Easton.
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As the future of Oldham Coliseum hangs in the balance, Neil Puffett considers if it's fair to point the finger at Arts Council England.