Too many arts venues take on ambitious building projects they can’t easily fund. Rebecca Morland shares some tips on how to…

Sheila Benjamin never thought she’d know so much about construction. She reveals what it was like overseeing a £28m ca…

Abbot Hall in Kendal, a Grade I listed mansion and now home to an art gallery and museum, is in the early stages of its redevelopm…

Arts organisations are increasingly diversifying their sources of income and for some that may require social investment to get an…

Plans are underway to establish a new Governance Alliance for the cultural sector, to address poor practices and a shortfall in ex…

Why do we talk about organisational change as if there are right and wrong answers? David Jubb discusses how the Scratch collabora…

  Tim Baker explains how SMART objectives can make challenging aims – such as engaging more young people – a…

As she leaves York Theatre Royal, Liz Wilson reflects on a career in theatre that has taken her around the country. 

The growth of the cultural and creative industries may be strong, but there are still questions regarding productivity and perform…

Junior arts workers are often the most in touch with audiences, but can struggle to make their voices and ideas heard. Laraine Pen…

Making it to the top in the arts world requires confidence and clarity in your goals. If you’re lacking either, coaching ses…

External guidance can help transform cultural organisations. Lucy Jamieson introduces two business advisors who will be sharing th…

Effective fundraising is similar to developing a new product or service – it too requires a stepped approach using business…

Measures for improving governance, social investment and services commissioning by public bodies have been put forward in a report…

Cost cutting is as essential as fundraising, but it’s not often given equal consideration. Michelle Wright shares tips for a…

The new Executive Director of Protein Dance, Franck Bordese, looks back on his career championing cross-artforms and engagement wo…

Business support provides a lifeline that can help cultural organisations attract new partners, funders, lenders and investors. Sa…

As a small company with no permanent dancers, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance productions are tricky to coordinate but ultimately rewardin…

Evidence around business support will contribute to a review of provision and a resource for creative and cultural organisations.

As she joins Punchdrunk as Executive Director, Rebecca Dawson looks back on her career so far. 

The Charity Commission’s new fundraising guide has transformed the role of trustees. Samir Savant considers whether it is a…

What should you look for in a guru? As she leaves the Arts Marketing Association, Julie Aldridge reveals who has helped and guided…

Why are there so many common misconceptions surrounding business models? José Rodríguez explains their real purpose and value in…

When he arrived at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, the board labelled him a maverick. A year on, Douglas Rintoul reflects on the…