Why would a cultural venue install a swimming pool? Alexia Jacques Casanova charts the evolution of inclusive and participatory pr…

Cultural regeneration in London has seen local communities priced out of their homes, but an arts organisation in Bradford is dete…

Supported by Arts Council England for an initial three years, the network will be led by Battersea Arts Centre with a focus &ldquo…

Neil Beddow explains how acta in Bristol overcomes the challenges of engaging migrant and refugee communities in theatre making.&n…

Mandy Precious considers herself lucky to have discovered the arts, but are the next generation getting the same chances she did?

Group singing is more effective than creative play at tackling depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the British…

A survey of 1,000 adults in each European Union country finds older and less educated UK adults place less value on Europe’s…

A heritage project celebrating stories from LGBTQ+ young people in Brighton has resulted in a digital archive, as well as new phot…

1,000 people involved in creative groups have revealed why they participate and highlighted the challenges their groups face.

Subtle changes could help cultural organisations become more welcoming, attract more visitors and potentially increase donations.

When prisoners are actually requesting more arts activities, why are we not giving them what they want, asks Jess Thorpe.

Chrissie Tiller implores those working in participatory and social arts practice to embrace critical reflection.

The decline in young people participating in dance appears to be reversing, although the gender gap among children has never been…

New ‘Age-Friendly Standards’ launched by the Family Arts Campaign aim to complement existing standards for welcoming f…

People who engage with the arts are more likely to be charitable donors and volunteers, a new study has found. 

Félicie Kertudo tells how she visited the South London Gallery to find out more about how it involves the local community in a ra…

A successful pilot of the ‘Fusion’ programme is credited with engaging nearly 5,000 people across Wales since its laun…

Arts organisations have a key role to play helping communities “come together, to learn, debate and celebrate” but the…

The Canterbury Heritage Museum has attracted fewer and fewer visitors in recent years, but a rescue plan involving the Marlowe The…

Arts attendance among people living in the most deprived areas has grown, but the gap between these areas and those of least depri…

Why do boys tend to give up dance classes when they reach their teens? Kate Laho and Natalie Holasz discuss the findings of a…

Only 8% of people regularly engage with publicly funded art, but every day people are creating their own versions of culture. Nick…

mac Birmingham’s outreach programmes are creating meaningful dialogue between the arts centre and local communities, artists…

Don’t be afraid of fun, catch them early and remember that everyone loves LEGO – Michelle Lally shares her tips for en…