Jonathon Lowther

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Town of Culture: The playing field so far

What the data told us about how the arts are changing, in 2025

‘Are we transparent about what we value?’ asks academic probing arts funding decisions with AI

Welsh government boosts nation's 'essential cultural foundations' with £8m package

Bradford prepares for end of City of Culture celebrations

British Library 'looks forward' to exploring ACE review proposals despite fears of open letter

Birmingham Rep refreshes board

Former Wiltshire Creative leader makes return to venue leadership

Wolverhampton's Brutalist landmark saved from bulldozers

National Theatre staffing costs soar by roughly £13m in two years

Roald Dahl Museum boss steps down to 'try something new'

Oxfordshire museum reels from council grant cuts proposal

Mostyn director vows to spark 'relevant conversations'

My gurus: 'I admire people who push against the script'

Smaller firms 'leading the way' on creative innovation, report finds

Antony Gormley 'disappointed' to end gallery plans for fire station

Brighton Fringe boss departs after steering festival through Covid

Manchester Museum to address uncertainties of its African collections 'in public'

Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face 'extraordinary pressure'

Calls for ACE to judge ‘acceptable behaviour’ on arts sponsorship decried as ‘deeply problematic’ 

Establish national philanthropy register and map cultural assets, Creative UK paper urges

Key dates for the arts sector in 2026