How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally
In response to Covid, Phil Douglas developed a training offshoot that was not only a financial lifeline but an essential resource…
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Redundancies at National Science and Media Museum
The museum is set to close for 13 months to undergo a £6m upgrade, resulting in more than 20 front-facing staff being made r…
Charitable legacies: The time to act is now
In the next 30 years, a record £5.5 trillion is set to be transferred between generations, as either inheritance or gif…
Income generation is harder than ever
All arts organisations are under pressure to diversify income. In the latest in our series of case studies looking at strategies b…
A systematic approach to ‘making the ask’
Making the ask, in person, to a major donor can be one of the most stressful parts of fundraising. Bernard Ross summarises the fiv…
Artists ‘earning £2.60 an hour’, study finds
The Structurally F-cked report presents a stark picture of underpaid, overworked artists in the UK's publicly-funded visual ar…
Record label revenue up for eighth successive year
Combined revenue of music labels hits its highest nominal value since 2006, buoyed by increases in streaming, vinyl sales and sync…
Musicians’ Union backs artist merchandise campaign
A campaign to ensure artists get 100% of merchandise income at gigs has received the backing of the Musicians’ Union. Featur…
Short-term lets curb ‘risks shrinking Edinburgh Fringe by third’
Proposed new restrictions on the short-term letting of accommodation in Scotland could have a drastic impact on the Edinburgh Fest…
The price is wrong
With ticket price differentiation reaching new extremes, David Reece considers the longer-term consequences and asks if we should…
2023: A year for squeezing your digital assets
In the fast-changing world of digital, people love to forecast. But rather than focus on the future, Katie Moffat thinks you shoul…
Crafts Council reports first financial loss in four years
Effects of pandemic and inability to attract tenants for spare office space see Crafts Council record financial loss.
An underutilised source of community arts funding
Local authorities are central to the UK’s planning system. Lucy Atkinson explains how Community Infrastructure Levy funding…
Art to help out?
Since 2020 the sector has faced a series of crises, first Covid and now an even more uncertain future related to the cost of livin…
Relocation or dislocation? A guide to navigating ACE’s transfer programme
Arts Council England's Transfer Programme is intended to initiate geographical redistribution – not just of money but of…
Deadline extended for museums’ VAT refund scheme
The closing date for a government scheme allowing museums and galleries to claim a VAT refund has been extended by two months. The…
Independent theatres ‘face closure without strong Christmas’
With ticket sales still below pre-Covid levels and cultural spending taking a hit due to the cost-of-living crisis, this Christmas…
Competition watchdog rules out music streaming investigation
Despite concerns from music industry stakeholders, the UK's competition watchdog has decided that a formal investigation…
Museums ‘scaling down activity’ to survive
Survey of museums highlights concerns about fixed-term energy contracts ending and the inability of organisations to absorb high e…
Institute of Contemporary Arts plans raves to boost coffers
London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is hoping to plug its annual funding shortfall with a renewed focus on live…
Royal Opera House unveils subscription streaming service
The Royal Opera House has announced a new online subscription service offering works from its archives, behind the scenes features…
Energy prices could force closures, venues warn
Art sector leaders warn venues face permanent closure without government support, with others expecting to become 'warm banks&…
Economic value of museums and galleries on the rise
Latest government figures show the value to the economy of museums and galleries has rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels.
Record label support for artists rises to £495m
UK record labels invested £495m supporting artists’ careers and development in 2021 through A&R, marketing and pro…
