Can cultural organisations ever be radical?
Once-ridiculed activists are increasingly setting the agenda, but can radical practices co-exist with organisational forms adopted…
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A gentle way to change the world
The combination of the pandemic and impending climate change means the world we have known is about to change. As young people wor…
Falling between the cracks
The financial fallout from the cancellation and postponement of hundreds of orchestral performances is taking a heavy toll on both…
Maintaining focus in the eye of the storm
Once the initial storm of Covid-19 closures and lockdown subsides, rapid and focused medium-term planning will be essential for th…
When the audiences go, what happens to the buildings left behind?
While our concert halls, theatres, galleries and museums sit empty, dedicated teams take centre stage to make sure venues are read…
Food bags, laundry and companionship… a different type of community service
Being at the heart of its community is the hallmark of Slung Low’s creative work. Its doors may be closed but its community…
Working together to articulate cultural value
When the coronavirus crisis ends and government is prioritising what happens next, nothing will be more important than being able…
How we can stop infantilising disabled artists?
Age-old paternalistic attitudes will persist unless disabled people lead change themselves, says Vici Wreford-Sinnott.
I’m scared of the brave new world of the arts – because it might look just like the old
As we rebuild the arts sector there are some things we must not lose. If we narrow our priorities too tightly we will limit our po…
Life after Covid: who will survive?
Over the coming weeks, arts funders and philanthropists must make heart-rending decisions about who will survive. A coordinated ap…
Communicating with donors at a time of crisis
Fundraising might seem impossible right now but donors need to hear from you on good days and bad, writes Michelle Wright.
How to help audiences choose donations and ticket exchange
Audiences like to feel personally responsible for bringing about positive change, says Sean Hanly, so giving them the chance to co…
Self care: a life jacket in a crisis
How do arts organisations and individuals cope when what we do so instinctively is threatened? Lead the way and self care says Suz…
Creative conversations to start the day
How do you keep connected in our Covid-19 world? #CreativeNetwork is a chance to talk about creative responses to enforc…
What’s New on CovidCulture?
The new AP microsite presents a round-up of the most relevant, interesting and quirky developments as the lockdown starts to bite….
Stay well, supported and creative: our new microsite for Covid-19 updates
In uncertain times, ArtsProfessional will be providing regular updates on projects and resources to support wellbeing, career…
How can we best respond to a crisis?
The challenges facing arts organisations have changed dramatically – but that doesn’t mean giving up on our core value…
What can cultural boards learn from climate activism?
From job titles to meeting agendas, Debbie Bell explains why no stone is left unturned in her trustees’ approach to tackling…
The arts and mental health: a vibrant field flying under the radar
David Cutler explains why the Baring Foundation will be supporting this flourishing yet sometimes precarious area of work in a maj…
My Gurus: Putting the business in showbusiness
Theatre producer Hannah Elsy reflects on the people who taught her to focus on the details without forgetting the big picture.&nbs…
Time to ditch old-school approaches to audience development
Technocratic, old-school approaches to building audiences have only worked among privileged groups. The sector needs to think hard…
When your audience is also part of the crew
Working with rural communities to stage small-scale performances is good for the arts, the environment and local people, writes So…
Are we witnessing the end of the audience?
Where ACE once sought to democratise high culture, it now emphasises subjective creativity. Has this made the idea of an ‘au…
‘New artists’ don’t have to be young
The arts sector must do more to include older people, not only as consumers but also as creators of culture, says Stella Duffy.
