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”.
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The feelgood factor: making flagship programmes work
Artistic excellence and effective governance are key to the success of major public cultural programmes, writes Nigel Hinds.
Shining a light on local culture
The LightNight festival initially aimed to showcase Liverpool's artists to outsiders – but it is now more concerned with…
Great Place scheme urged to scale down ambitions
A report into the pilot placemaking programme says beneficiaries “should review the ambition of their projects against pract…
Creative processes at the heart
The place in which a cultural organisation finds itself can determine how it thrives, survives or even dies, but many organisation…
Weaving a rich tapestry
Kirklees in West Yorkshire has a vision for local development rooted firmly in its historic links to the textile and music industr…
Flourishing cultural eco-systems
Jonathan Gross and Nick Wilson reflect on their recent research into cultural ecology and suggest what the future of progressive p…
Without help, without permission
A perpetual, community-led art project is transforming neighbourhoods in Exeter, street by street. JoJo Spinks explains why handin…
Redefining the City of London through culture
The global finance hub is forging a new identity through risk-taking alliances between its commercial, public and cultural sectors…
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…
Rediscovering a role for artists
A series of informal surgeries for creative artists in Salford uncovered widespread disillusionment, says Steve Slater – as…
Arts projects land £4m to boost social impact
The Creative Civic Change programme has granted multi-year funding to communities with a track record of using the arts to address…
Artist studio complex opens in south London Enterprise Zone
Workspaces for more than 100 artists and an Enterprise Hub supporting creative entrepreneurs will be at the heart of the newly ope…
Cardiff campaign to protect grassroots culture
Community-run organisations are planning “visonary and radical alternatives” as they search for a sustainable way forw…
Book review: Persistent Creativity
Peter Campbell's sceptical critique of the 'creativity agenda' makes for fascinating – if at times uncomfortable…
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…
National Portrait Gallery eyes elite status with major redevelopment
The gallery plans to raise its public profile and combat falling visitor numbers by changing the way its collection is displayed a…
A seat at the table
Challenging the notion of a ‘hard-to-reach community’ in Luton, Imrana Mahmood explores the need to create pathways th…
Cities urged to ‘humanise their buildings’ to help music thrive
A new report says music can have a powerful impact on the economy and people’s wellbeing, provided places develop the right…
Finding common ground
In the wake of budget cuts, local arts groups in Birmingham have come together to help shape a new democratic approach to culture…
‘Town of culture’ competition to engage Greater Manchester
The pledge to set up the programme is part of the region’s first ever cultural strategy, which will run for five years until…
Mapping London’s cultural riches
City Hall has launched an interactive online map capturing details of the capital’s cultural spaces – from theatres an…
Bringing libraries to life
Libraries will always be about books and information, but in Manchester they’re also a place for local communities to enjoy…
Social impact funding to spread Great Exhibition legacy
Part-grant, part-loan funding backed by the DCMS will be available to creative organisations across the north of England.
