In the second of three edited extracts from 'Fireworks', his book of provocation essays, Dan Eastmond quantifies a disconnect between the public arts sector and the population.
As the arts are mollycoddled by protective funding and propped up by the instinct of stability, will the output of our creative institutions fall further behind the mind of the age? Dan Eastmond makes the case.
Anne Bonnar reflects on an experimental approach to attracting audiences that paid off at the Citizens Theatre.
Liz Hill explains why ArtsProfessional persists in calling Arts Council England to account.
Neil Nisbet says tweeting links to petitions is a poor substitute for consistent participation by the dance sector in discussions about the profession and culture in general.
A national campaign for the arts should first and foremost aim to win the public’s hearts and minds, says Liz Hill.
The NewcastleGateshead Initiative has plans for the future, explains Carol Bell.
Chrissie Tiller says cheap ticketing schemes alone will never be the answer to bringing in more diverse audiences.
Grant-makers owe it to their staff and those they fund to operate a fully transparent process that leaves no room for allegations of misfeasance, says Liz Hill.
Jane Beardsworth sees no reason to suspect improper processes relating to ATTL in the North West.