Art galleries ‘prime target’ for criminal activity
Britain’s art galleries are a prime target for criminals, according to research by specialist heritage insurer Ecclesiastica…
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Few creatives find freelancing economically viable
New study suggests almost all performing arts freelancers in and around London have relied on work or income from elsewhere at som…
Cultural industries set to progress net zero targets
New report says the creative industries are well-placed to lead the UK's efforts towards net zero but calls for more gove…
Creativity in a time of climate emergency
Just a few weeks before the COP27 climate talks in Egypt, no one credible needs convincing of the climate crisis, but the energy c…
Economic value of culture research gets £3m boost
Funding for further research announced after scoping study finds “significant opportunities” in developing measures to…
Review to explore benefits of creative health initiatives
A series of online roundtable discussions will be held over the coming year as part of a new Creative Health Review designed to hi…
Politicians to examine diversity in the talent pipeline
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Creative Diversity has announced its next research project. The cross-party group of…
Younger arts workers ‘priced out of London’
ArtsPay survey findings suggest workers in the capital are not being paid enough to cover the costs of living in London.
Comments submitted to ArtsPay survey point to sector in crisis
Respondents to the ArtsPay survey say the rising cost of living and historic low levels of pay are causing unsustainable working c…
Workplace discrimination in music sector on rise
Survey finds levels of workplace discrimination have increased over the last four years, with female, ethnically diverse and disab…
What do teachers want from museums?
A new report provides insights into what teachers need to help them use museums and galleries more in their practice, for the bene…
Culture as a global public good
As UNESCO’s World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development takes place in Mexico, Stephen Stenning reflec…
Arts websites ‘reduce anxiety in young people’
Study finds first clear evidence that online engagement with arts and culture has a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing…
Attractions warned of ‘exceptionally tough’ 2023
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions warns that amid pressures on household spending, providing value for money to visit…
Research links wellbeing to heightened creativity
Creative professionals with a positive emotional state are more likely to experience day-to-day feelings of creativity, according…
Call to collaborate
As the Centre for Cultural Value (the Centre) re-opens its Collaborate fund, Alice Chandler reflects on the value of research…
ArtsPay survey indicates gender pay gap narrowing
Survey suggests pay inequality between men and women is decreasing, but comparisons with 2018 data suggest that some wage increase…
AHRC to invest £100m in future technologies drive
Funding will be used to establish a national studio for advanced technologies to drive developments in live theatre…
ACE plans to reduce emissions 25% by 2024
Arts Council England has published its updated Environmental Responsibility Action Plan 2022-24, which details its goal of establi…
Ordering off-menu: skills to serve omnivorous audiences
We need to hone our skills in human-centred design, over and above those in tech or data, to make the most of post-pandemic digita…
Cost of living enquiry to explore impact on fundraising
The enquiry is one of eight scheduled over the next two years that will consider challenges facing arts, culture and heritage fund…
‘Reality of Brexit’ for musicians survey opens
The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has opened a survey into the reality of Brexit for touring musicians. The music body i…
Britons say music ‘vital to mental health’
More than 85% of British people believe music is an important part of maintaining positive mental health, a survey has found. The…
Public support payment initiatives for artists
Poll suggests the majority of the public want government and technology companies to support initiatives to remunerate artists who…
