Monday, 23 February 2015
A decent, equal and well-resourced music education for everyone in the UK would be more useful than a "world class" concert hall for London, says Charlotte Higgins.
The days when all roads for young artists led to London are over, says Lyn Gardner.
Why have UK visitor numbers at Tate and the National Gallery plummeted over the past five years? Will Gompertz makes some suggestions.
Friday, 20 February 2015
Matthew Taylor sets out the 'ask' and the 'offer' that could form the basis of a contract placing equal responsibility on Government and the cultural and creative sector for achieving more ambitious goals for the arts.
Following the publication of the Warwick Commission report, Rupert Christiansen believes it’s time for the arts to realise that politicians just don't care, and employ its ingenuity and resourcefulness to move things forward.
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Felicity Green discusses the unlocked potential of storytelling in arts fundraising campaigns.
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Following Sir Simon Rattle’s hints that London would benefit from a new, world-class concert hall, Ivan Hewett argues that inadequate acoustics are not the reason London lacks a ‘super-orchestra’.
As she gears up for a season showcasing female choreographers, Tamara Rojo discusses the unique challenges these women face.
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
The arts may be becoming decreasing diverse, but it’s not for a lack of effort from arts leaders. Rebecca Atkinson-Lord thinks it’s time to refocus on lobbying the Government for genuinely equal social structures.
Monday, 16 February 2015
Almost a quarter of Americans cite a ‘lack of someone to go with’ as a barrier to attending arts events. Ivan Hewett says it’s time for the arts to become more sociable.
With the Whitworth, HOME and now The Factory, money is being poured into arts buildings in Manchester, but what the North of England really needs is money spent on actual art, argues Ben Walmsley.
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Brian Current shares his step-by-step guide to advocating for support for contemporary music.
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
After losing its last thread of core funding, London Mozart Players has found its feet again. Alex Stevens explains how.
There may be several factors that lead to women artists being less visible on the visual art scene, but for Dany Louise, the route to gender equality is obvious.
Monday, 09 February 2015
Stewart Lee isn't happy about the £20 tickets for his current tour being touted to online consumers at nearly 400% more than their face value.
Friday, 06 February 2015
How should we assess 'quality' in the participatory arts? Toby Lowe shares the issues that artists raised when invited to reflect on the quality of their own practice.
What happens when children from deprived backgrounds go to the theatre for the first time? Sarah Cassidy reports on the impact of the Start programme.
Wednesday, 04 February 2015
Severe cuts and a departmental shakeup are calling into question the value Northern Ireland’s government places on arts and culture, says Victoria Durrer.
Tuesday, 03 February 2015
All theatres have a responsibility to nurture new audiences. So why do some of the best-funded companies seem so uninterested in engaging children and families, asks Lyn Gardner.
Monday, 02 February 2015
As artist Andy Scott speaks his mind about the process of securing funding from Creative Scotland, Brian Wilson calls for an end to the Government’s “control-freakery” and the culture of silence it promotes.