Mass testing key to fully reopening the arts sector, MPs told
Arts events could incentivise testing and restart the sector safely. But without a confirmed reopening date, there is little hope…
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Millennials make up more of post-Covid audiences, survey indicates
An apparent growth in younger audiences could be a "silver lining" for the sector as fewer older people patronise the ar…
Museum no-shows an ‘unintended consequence’ of reopening success
Some museums are nearly running at their post-Covid capacity. But "reopening doesn't mean recovery" as up to 40% of…
Covid will affect future lottery funding, experts warn
The National Lottery faces major challenges as more charities clamour for support.
No sector is suffering more than the arts, figures show
New ONS data lays bare the critical state of the arts and entertainment sectors. Yet these organisations are supporting their empl…
Visitor numbers at a standstill as museums reopen
Major museums are attracting less than 10% of the visitors they normally would – and paying through the nose to do so.
Silence on support for ‘crown jewels’
Tate Gallery will be one of the beneficiaries of the Government’s £1.57bn bailout. But as major organisations consult…
Arts sector worst hit as other industries emerge from lockdown
Ongoing closures mean the impact of Covid-19 is more severe for arts and entertainment than any other industrial sector – an…
How to get audiences to pay more for streamed content
What would happen if an audience was allowed to make a reservation for a small fee, enjoy the experience, and then pay afterwards,…
Non-profit venues lose out under emergency VAT rules
Cultural venues exempt from VAT will gain nothing from new rules meant to benefit the sector, while commercial operators will be s…
How to get up-front funding for a project – without losing control
R&D funding for artists is hard to come by, but Hannah Grannemann and Amy Whitaker believe emerging artist-centric sources of…
Letter: Fund the ecosystem – not the select few
If ACE only distributes the Government's support package to the organisations they have a current relationship with, then 80%…
ACE grants just one third of emergency funds, holds on to £56.9m
The funder says 95 National Portfolio Organisations that applied “were not able to demonstrate they needed urgent funding&rd…
Evolve or die: time to think the unthinkable
Covid-19 has only accelerated what was bound to happen in the arts world – the collapse of unsustainable economic models. It…
Building online relationships with supporters
In the current climate it’s time to adapt digital fundraising strategies and look at how your data can help boost online don…
Refund scandal could tarnish the reputation of the theatre industry
Ticket buyers fighting to claim refunds from ATG Tickets have found the company is not automatically refunding transaction fees, c…
Why are arts workers always pigeonholed?
By labelling people as either creators or administrators the sector is losing out on a host of valuable skills, says Rachel Griffi…
Artrix falls victim to Covid-19 trading losses
The Bromsgrove arts centre was returning to financial health following local authority cuts, but the coronavirus crisis has proved…
UN proclaims value of artists – but no payment
Creative practitioners are being told “you have the power to change the world” but responses to its creative brief wil…
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…
Victory: sector celebrates pay protection for self-employed
As stopgap measures grow in number, some arts workers will still fall through the cracks.
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…
Covid-19: Model for 50% less income, creative businesses told
Reserves and furloughing are "no guarantee" that further cuts can be avoided.
£330k emergency fund for authors affected by Covid-19
The slush fund is the latest urgent funding measure to support imperilled freelancers.
