Government wants more autism-friendly cultural programmes
Proposals for the government's forthcoming Disability Action Plan include plans to encourage more autism-friendly programmes i…
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Creative recovery?
A new report from King’s College London and the World Cities Culture Forum looks at the role of cultural policy in shaping u…
Artists in London reliant on income from outside sector
Survey of artists with affordable rent studios in London finds only one in three make a living from work within the industry.
Quarter of music and theatre venues fear closure
Experts warn entertainment venues are at risk as bills and energy costs continue to soar, leaving them 'clinging on' to su…
Cultural encounters of the empathic kind
Driven by funder requirements and sector expectations, evaluation can feel top-down. Stephen Welsh argues for a more people-centre…
Libraries ‘worth at least £3.4bn’ to economy
Libraries across England generate at least £3.4bn in value a year to the economy through the services they provide, a study…
APPG inquiry recommends action on decline of arts education
Government must urgently address a crisis in training, recruitment and retention of art and design teachers, according to an inqui…
Research explores impact of indie stores selling Black music
A major new project is set to explore the cultural impact of independent record stores that specialised in Black music from 1950 o…
Freelance theatre workforce ‘under siege’
Study finds freelance workers in theatre are underpaid and facing financial uncertainity across all career stages and regions, wit…
AHRC-funded research to examine UK museum closures
A new research project examining museum closures in the UK has recieved £1m funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Co…
Spotlight on new NPOs: Unlimited
Over the past two years, Unlimited has undergone massive change. From a programme to an independent organisation and now an NPO, i…
Making the case for the creative industries
Following the publication of the Creative Industries Sector Vision, Peter Bazalgette, who advised on its content, speaks to Arts P…
Creativity, culture and capital
Two years on from the launch of an international initiative exploring the creative economy for sustainable development, Fran Sande…
Heading in the right direction
Christopher Smith welcomes the government’s Creative Industries Sector Vision published this week, saying it is a recognitio…
Bristol has highest concentration of music artists in UK
Bristol has a higher concentration of music artists than any other city in the UK, according to a new survey based on studio use….
Building trust in policing
Police collaboration in arts and culture projects improves their engagement with communities, building trust and confidence, as Ja…
What kind of ancestor do you want to be?
As Chair of the Centre for Cultural Value’s advisory group, Adah Parris reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing…
University develops guidance on trans-inclusive practice for museums
The Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) at the University of Leicester is developing guidance on trans-inclusive prac…
Research grant set to illuminate Portsmouth’s past
Researchers will delve into Portsmouth’s heritage, culture and collections with funding from the Arts and Humanities Researc…
Universal Credit system ‘punitive’ towards creatives
Research calls for Universal Credit system to be overhauled after finding creatives are unable to pay for essentials.
Immersive experience sector a ‘house of cards’ industry
Report suggests live immersive creative practice is overly dependent on its creators to fund, promote and develop work in the sect…
Everyday creativity – for everyone?
Our recent research into everyday creativity reveals new ways cultural organisations could serve wider communities. But making the…
Understanding the needs of disabled artists
In the last in our series on widening participation, Diana Niepce writes: Two burnouts a year is not sustainable for anyone, but&n…
Fresh calls for arts funding reform
While arts professionals debate if arts council funding should consider a two-tiered system, a group of academics suggest a move a…
