Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Saba Salman meets the people behind a new project bringing together composers, musicians and people with experience of conditions such as schizophrenia and depression, in an attempt to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Why do secondary ticket sites get away with widely inflated prices? Because audiences are willing to pay more than we think, and that can only be a good thing, argues Dan Eastmond.
Thursday, 19 March 2015
Digital reproductions of art may be valuable in themselves, but are no replacement for a live experience of the real thing, says Holland Cotter.
As public funding falls to 6.2% of all income in the US not-for-profit arts sector, Ellen Rosewall reflects on what would be an ideal balance between earned income and other sources of revenue.
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
A recent exhibition at the Museo del Prado might just represent the most sophisticated effort yet to engage blind and visually impaired people with painting, says Raphael Minder.
It’s time to have an honest conversation about how artist development does and doesn’t work. Paul Warwick kicks things off.
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Nick Curtis accompanies candidate Patrick Brill, aka Bob and Roberta Smith, on a walk around Michael Gove's Bagshot constituency.
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Michael Billington pays homage to Nicholas Hytner and celebrates his legacy at the National Theatre.
Monday, 09 March 2015
Jessica Hilton solicits opinions on the use of donation boxes in arts venues such as theatres, and unlocks a wealth of advice from across the cultural sector.
Friday, 06 March 2015
The more enlightened local authorities understand the value of a thriving local arts and culture scene and are starting to reap some rewards, says Fin Kennedy.
Thursday, 05 March 2015
The arts are making a come-back in US schools, in response to a growing parental backlash against what is seen as a test-heavy regime. Doug Israel tells the story.
Wednesday, 04 March 2015
Why did no one on at BBC4's Arts Question Time dare to test the liberal consensus that the state has a sacred duty to support the arts, or ask anything that people outside the magic circle of 'arts' initiates might want to know, asks Rupert Christiansen.
Opera isn't everyone's cup of tea - but that doesn't make it elitist, says Laure Meloy.
From conducting, to composing and playing, women in classical music have faced sexism for centuries. But are things beginning to change? Jessica Duchen hopes so.
Dance/USA talks to Katherine Brown, Executive Director of the largest non-profit dance organisation in America, about fundraising, embracing new media and the relationship between artistic and management teams.
Monday, 02 March 2015
Susanna Rustin and George Arnett reveal how much corporate sponsors pay to buy their shares in the reputation of England's major arts institutions.
Friday, 27 February 2015
Does an upcoming hip hop artist have vastly different career development needs to a classical composer? Vanessa Reed thinks not, and says it’s time to stop acting like they do.
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
By focusing on social inclusivity for the sake of funders, arts organisations are overriding their commitment to artistic freedom, argues Wendy Earle.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
There were blue cocks and red faces as the BBC kicked off its Get Creative initiative with a live Front Row debate titled ‘Are artists owed a living?’ Chris Sharratt reports.
Susan Jones offers some key criteria for assessing how well your gallery’s website is meeting users’ needs and takes a look at some of the best.