Anna B. Sexton reads Mel Evans’ Artwash: Big Oil and the Arts, and says it’s time to change the way we think.
Should textual information in galleries be made easier to understand? Jennifer Locke reviews Dany Louise’s contribution to the debate around ‘artspeak’.
Despite decades of investment in audience development and the current enthusiasm for all things data, arts organisations still aren’t getting it, says Michael Nabarro.
Bev Adams accuses funding assessors of ‘project snobbery’ and favouring venue-based organisations over artists working in the community.
Guy Nicholson shares his views on the changing role of local government in supporting London’s arts and culture.
As the Lords debate shines a spotlight on the Government’s support of artists, Susan Jones reviews the current situation.
Following the ruling that Tate should disclose the details of its BP sponsorship, Anna Galkina explains why arts organisations must choose their commercial partners carefully.
Chris Bailey reviews Robert Hewison’s account of how New Labour’s golden age for the arts turned to lead.
In a week when arts organisations are urged to make a greater commitment to diversity, Ammo Talwar outlines his business model based on a specialist knowledge of the ‘black arts’, organic growth, a degree of risk-taking… and no mention of the D word.
Why is the board and founding team at the new Creative Industries Federation 85% male, asks Chrissie Tiller.