Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Outgoing Chief Executive of Arts Council England, Alan Davey says devolution offers a great opportunity for arts and culture, but it needs to be seized now.
Monday, 13 October 2014
Only when we find better ways of bridging the divide between culture and the economy will we understand the many dimensions of culture that affect economic success, says Andrew Thompson.
Friday, 10 October 2014
In Plymouth, artists, arts organsiations and the local pub are all working together to encourage arts students to stay in the city after graduation.
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
Edwin Heathcote explores the new trend for galleries to display artworks in domestic, home-like settings.
Tuesday, 07 October 2014
For Franko Figueiredo of StoneCrabs the benefits of touring internationally are many, from the opportunity for artistic exchange and the chance to take more financial risks, to greater all-round production support.
The formidable Artistic Director of ENB, Tamara Rojo, discusses the importance of looking after dancers’ health, nurturing their creativity, and asking for what you want.
Underground music channel Boiler Room is feeding a hunger amongst young people for collaborations that combine popular and classical music.
Revenues from live screenings are soaring, but only padding the pockets of a select few big players. Is it time for an Independent Cinema Office, asks Matthew Linley.
Friday, 03 October 2014
The BBC has just announced a new dance competition for young people. It’s very well thought out, says Judith Mackrell, but that doesn’t stop it being a terrible idea.
After Banksy’s recent mural – a pot shot at the immigration debate – was swiftly scrubbed away by Tendring District Council, Rachael Jolley argues that we should never feel the need to paint over things that challenge our views.
Wednesday, 01 October 2014
Musician Anthea Prince reflects on her journey into the music education sector.
Want to encourage your audience and visitors to become donors? David Dixon explains how.
Guy O’Donnell explains how Sherman Cymru is encouraging first-time attenders, and making sure they return, through a pioneering new project.
At the Conservative Party Conference, Sam West explains exactly why culture matters, how it can be used to build a better nation, and issues a rallying cry to end cuts to local authority budgets.
Monday, 29 September 2014
Catherine Mallyon and Sarah Ellis of the RSC talk about building the confidence and capacity required to make the most of digital technologies.
Friday, 26 September 2014
Index on Censorship's Julia Farrington argues that the controversial cancellation of Exhibit B reveals the much bigger issue of mono-cultural bias in the arts.
After almost a decade at the helm of London’s Photographers’ Gallery, Brett Rogers discusses changes in the medium, the importance of trainee programmes and why photographers are interested in accountancy.
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Graeae highlights the impact that cuts to the Access to Work budget are having on its work, and the implications for the next generation of artists and theatre-makers.
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Amelia Cavallo shares her fears for disabled artists as they battle not just arts cuts, but Government policies that are making it harder for them to live independent and fulfilling lives.
In Channel 4’s ‘Don't Stop the Music’, James Rhodes is like a knight on a white charger. Will he save the day, or leave a wake of unfulfilled aspirations? Nigel M Taylor is sceptical.