Call to recognise the value of arts in reducing re-offending
The Arts Alliance is warning that budget cuts and payment-by-results contracts in the criminal justice system could put some rehab…
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A simple proposition
Peter Stark, Christopher Gordon and David Powell provide a personal reflection on reactions to Rebalancing Our Cultural Capital, t…
National media stoke the regional arts funding debate
ACE blames local authorities while DCMS points to the Lottery as the sector starts to examine the regional arts funding imbalance.
Tipping the balance
If ‘access for everyone’ is the policy goal, then regional funding is the elephant in the room, says Liz Hill.
New figures reveal the true extent of the London/regions divide
An ongoing funding bias towards London is denying huge proportions of England’s population fair access to the arts, accordin…
Gaining credibility
Yvonne Farquharson believes that academic research and evaluation are essential to demonstrate the clinical impact and cost-effect…
Theatre-goers are fewer but more active than previously thought
Nearly a quarter of UK ticket revenues are generated by just 2.5% of customers, and over 2m so-called theatre attenders have lapse…
Bringing it all back home
Chris Bannerman tells how he reluctantly became a key driver in a complex collaboration involving choreographers, dancers and…
Wales considers creativity-focused curriculum
An arts-rich approach to teaching could be a “game-changer” for education in Wales, according to a new report.
Arts referral programme brings benefits for mental health and well-being
Significant positive benefits in terms of mental health and well-being have been reported by individuals experiencing anxiety and…
Arts organisations fall down on the marketing of accessible events
Improvements in physical access for disabled people have not been matched by better strategies to attract audiences, says new repo…
New research into cinema broadcasts of opera planned
How cinema broadcasts have changed audience experiences of opera in the UK will be the subject of the first academic study of its…
New research reveals links between culture, health and happiness
A survey in Scotland has found that people who engage in culture are more likely to report good health and life satisfaction than…
Financial pressures place London’s small theatres at risk
A need for renovation is seen as the biggest medium-term threat, but fears are growing that rising property values will lead landl…
Research will examine barriers to cultural leadership
Independent research to collect information on the skills and development needs of leaders and aspiring leaders in the cultural se…
New recognition for the role of arts in public health
Better evaluation and wider sharing of research findings is seen as a priority for developing the most effective and efficient art…
Choirs promote community wellbeing, says new report
A project that created eight new community singing projects in deprived areas, and evaluated them using research methods grounded…
Big scheme will explore arts data
The arts sector in England is aiming to improve its handling of large data sets, supported by funding from the innovation charity…
Taking positive action
Jenny Williams is looking forward to the day when our national cultural institutions are led by a beautiful diversity of people ac…
New Gallery combines science and culture
A new venue for arts and science collaboration will open in London following two capital funding awards totalling £7m. In 20…
A grand partnership
The arts and higher education have been working together in a number of ways to the benefit of both sectors, says Sue Hoyle.
Spreading the word
Marie-Anne Leonard describes how selling paintings on the streets of Maidenhead has drawn visitors from all over the country.
Job Ladder
The new Executive Director of Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Judith Kilvington, guides us through her career to date.
Composing with confidence
What support do emerging composers and sound artists really need to develop? Susanna Eastburn outlines the findings of a recent co…
