Wednesday, 09 November 2022
The lastest DCMS report on placemaking outlines the importance of placed-based approaches to tackling geographic disparities across the UK.
Wednesday, 02 November 2022
From Anthony and Cleopatra to King Lear, Orlaith Darling finds Shakespeare’s best-loved works chime with recent political events.
The Guardian says the turmoil caused by ACE’s last-minute delay to the NPO funding announcement is a ‘calamity’.
Cost-of-living concerns, inflationary costs and post-pandemic recovery are all piling pressure on Australian arts organisations, says Nick Galvin.
The goals of cultural democracy, diversity and equity are political – they cannot simply be fixed by new funding streams or professional development schemes, argue Steven Hadley, Brea Heidelberg and Eleonora Belfiore.
The practice of art galleries charging artists exhibition fees to combat a lack of sales is on the rise, but how ethical is it? Anny Shaw reports.
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
The launch of the international arts fair, Art Basel, consolidates the re-emergence of Paris as a ‘major arts hub’, says France24.
Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries’ recollections are flawed, according to a special report from DCMS.
Think you know the culture sector? In this podcast, Esther Barrott explores the realities of the local arts sector and what is needed to ensure survival.
Showcasing a Black-led, Birmingham-based collective, Aida Fofana illuminates the power of art to challenge racial health inequalities.
Inflationary costs are piling pressure on arts organisations amid the cost-of-living crisis, write Esther Addley and Harriet Sherwood.
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Anthony Rhine and Jay Pension share excerpts of their new book on using marketing to improve audience engagement in the non-profit arts.
Ticketmaster has started to roll out dynamic pricing on some UK tours, causing backlash from prospective ticket holders. Annabel Rackham reports.
Ahead of next week’s National Portfolio announcement, Alan Lane considers how to respond to change and the importance of choosing the right endings.
Artworks can make hospital wards feel more comfortable. Mina Holland shares how art helped ease her daughter’s experience on a children’s ward.
Analysis from Colleen Dilenschneider suggests cultural institutions must be cautious of pent up and deferred demand when tracking visitor numbers.
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
The sheer scale of abuse inflicted by Chris Goode raises important questions about the lack of safeguarding in theatre, as Lyn Gardner reports.
The Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance celebrates some of the best new cultural initiatives in its Black History Month blog.
In a blistering attack on the Arts Council, David Lee calls for the abolition of its ‘monotonous domination’.
How does your organisation effectively safeguard vulnerable people? Zurich’s guide details key considerations when creating procedures and policies.