Investing in change
A funding system that protects the status quo is preventing arts organisations from developing innovative new business models that…
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Christmas starts early
The height of summer is the best time for venues offering a Christmas show to start gearing up for success. Hannah Mitchell explai…
The art of risk
Matthew Boswell reports on a symposium organised by Opera North and the University of Leeds and the beginning of a timely new conv…
A wider pool of talent
Mountview Academy of Arts is making a step-change in its recruitment of drama students to attract talent from a wider social and r…
Between arts and academia
Universities and the cultural sector can work in partnership to drive innovation, widen participation and engage a broader public,…
Yes or no, that is the answer
For readers in the rest of the UK, Christine Hamilton reflects on how the Scottish arts world has responded to the independence re…
In the political eye
The Arts Alliance network and the Arts Forum are determined to keep the arts in criminal justice settings on the political agenda,…
Credible training
A training programme for artists working in prisons has just gained international accreditation, announces Alan Clarke.
Starting young
Two members of a youth forum have been invited to sit on the board at The Dukes in Lancaster, and are now influencing important de…
Automated captioning
Captioning live theatre performances for the deaf is often seen as costly and inflexible, says Laura Arends. But new automate…
Listening and learning
The RSC’s Open Stages project has brought professional theatre companies and amateur theatre-makers together. Kelly Donaldso…
Happiness or art?
The Cultural Value Project examines the value of the arts and culture rather than just its outcomes – and its negative effec…
How flexible are you?
Changes in legislation on flexible working are coming into force. Eleanor Deem explains how employers can best deal with employees…
A question of quality
What is quality of experience in the contemporary visual arts and how do we measure it? Grace Davies discusses the findings of a r…
A force for festivals
As one of the oldest cultural networks in Europe, the European Festivals Association’s mission has always been centred aroun…
Context is everything
Insight from ‘big data’ reveals conclusively that arts attenders who book at multiple venues are more likely to be rep…
Creating a Non Tech City
With Tech City dwindling in the rearview mirror, Toks Majek-Akisanya sets his SatNav for a 'Non Tech City' where the actio…
Leading the singing
The Sing with Us network of choirs brings together cancer patients and their families from across Wales. Rosie Dow describes…
Let’s talk about rest
Artists and scientists are to explore the subject of rest in a residency at The Hub at Wellcome Collection. James Wilkes explains…
Leading environmental sustainability
Julie’s Bicycle and BOP Consulting have conducted a survey on leadership and environmental sustainability. Alison Tickell su…
An energy makeover
Tim Atkinson reminds us why we need to reduce our energy use and reports on the energy-saving improvements made at the Palace Thea…
Shouting in the street
A huge vocal work is premiered this weekend in Birmingham, followed by performances in Berlin and London. Stephen Newbould describ…
No longer the poor cousin
Gavin Barlow and Clare Connor argue that arts centres occupy an important place in our cultural, artistic and social life.
Active sponsorship
Northern Trust’s employees are actively involved in a community partnership with the RPO, says Naomi Venn.
