Real change happens from the ground up
Top-down programmes will never bring about meaningful change, says Cath Hume – so it’s time for arts organisations and…
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‘Increasing social division’ in schools’ theatre access
England’s principal producing theatres say cuts to arts education are increasingly restricting their work with children to i…
Editor’s comment: who decides what ‘quality’ is?
The lack of traction and success for BME-led and disabled-led organisations deserves our attention, says Amanda Parker. Is there s…
Who gets ACE funding? Diversity data reveals surprising trends
BME-led organisations were 60% more likely to fall at the first hurdle of Project Grants applications – while LGBT-led group…
What do you want to ask ACE about the new 10 year strategy?
The Arts Council admits it should do more to promote everyday creativity, after a record of “not always full throated&…
Tackling diversity in children’s arts: what we’ve learned in a year
Tara Lopez identifies three key themes that have emerged so far from the four-year Vital Spark initiative.
Austerity is undermining children’s access to culture, finds research
An LSE researcher said children’s development is being thwarted by Government policy, but argued the situation could be impr…
Call for orchestras to act on disability
A report says “radical, bold action and a sense of collective responsibility” are needed to transform inclusion practi…
Toolkit tackles ‘class crisis’ in arts sector
A new report warns organisations that “everyone you let in though the back door will disadvantage someone without those conn…
Three comments that reveal Tristram Hunt’s approach to cultural inclusion
The V&A Director warned against getting “too romantic about what Stratford was like before the Olympics”.
Tristram Hunt ‘not interested’ in V&A prayer room
The V&A Director is unconvinced by arguments for a dedicated prayer room in V&A East.
Paying artists for their time
Why do so many artists not include a fee for their own time when they apply for funding? Lilli Geissendorfer explains how Jerwood…
Thinking big about health
The Hub at Wellcome Collection brings together academics and practitioners to tackle issues like rest and busyness, rare dementias…
UK must correct ‘very strong London bias’ in cultural provision, says report
Cultural leaders have expressed dismay that Lord Kerslake’s inquiry into the UK’s economic imbalances did not make mor…
Fears within ACE over ‘dumbing down’ art
Arts Council England’s Deputy Chief Executive has reassured those concerned about its new strategy that they should “b…
Children from deprived areas shut out of music qualifications
Research finds that “large geographical areas are completely without music provision at A level”.
Cultural attractions still fall short on accessibility, finds report
Only one in four of the top 100 venues are considered to be more than 90% accessible.
Wheelchair users barred from online bookings
New research finds only 4% of bookings that included wheelchair access needs were made online, compared to 60% of all transactions…
Access to entry-level roles
Many entry-level roles in the arts are taken by overqualified graduates, but a project in Wales is opening up opportunities to tho…
Making the impossible possible
Last month, weekly arts group participants with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental illnesses came together to p…
Diversity beyond visible representation
Culturally diverse work is becoming more prominent, but the infrastructure supporting BAME artists still needs to improve, argues…
Letter: Trans identity is not up for debate
Artists, activists and cultural workers argue that trans activists' protests against arts programming are part of a legitimate…
Musicians ‘fobbed off’ on access requests
Fear of negative reactions is deterring Deaf and disabled musicians from mentioning their access needs when talking to promoters,…
ACE pledges £1.5m to grassroots music venues
Previously criticised as “too posh for pop”, Arts Council England has voiced support for genres including rock and hip…
