The arts and emerging technology
Catherine Allen’s expertise spans augmented and virtual reality, including the development of the immersive sector. Her…
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Spotlight on new NPOs: Back to Ours
In our series of articles spotlighting new National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs), Christina Lewis explains how Hull-based Back t…
Why would a bank support the arts?
The National Portrait Gallery has reopened after a three-year refurbishment. Its Director, Nicholas Cullinan and Andrea Sullivan o…
Spotlight on new NPOs: Festival of Making
Co-Founder of the Festival of Making Elena Jackson says achieving NPO status is a recognition of placing artists and creative prac…
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…
AI and the future of arts fundraising
Amid recent concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence, Ben Wilson looks at its potential as a resource for fundraising,…
Spotlight on new NPOs: Trigger
Based in North Somerset, Trigger is a group of shapeshifting creatives who dream-up, create and produce bold and brave, live and d…
Using data to inform content strategy
Data and insights are at the heart of good business decisions but finding the time can be a challenge. Curiosity and incremental l…
How to curate a festival
Belfast Book Festival is celebrating its 13th edition this week, bringing together Ireland's storytelling talent. Sophie Hayle…
Spotlight on new NPOs: Chineke!
Chineke! is a ground-breaking foundation renowned for its commitment to increasing diversity and inclusivity in classical music. I…
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…
Spotlight on new NPOs: Family Arts Campaign
Connection, communities and collaboration are essential ingredients for working with families, writes Anna Dever, Director of a ne…
Spotlight on new NPOs: Hospital Rooms
In the first of this series on new entrants to ACE's National Portfolio, Tim A Shaw and Niamh White share how this is enabling…
Three essential trends for theatre managers
With many conflicting demands on theatre managers’ time, Robin Cantrill-Fenwick identifies three key trends to help keep the…
What are patrons for?
Many arts organisations list patrons on their website but do we really understand their role? Megan Bennett shares her work buildi…
Spotlight on new NPOs: Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture
For over 20 years, MKIAC’s work has been guided by Islamic arts and heritage, combined with influences from Milton Keynes&rs…
Everyday creativity – for everyone?
Our recent research into everyday creativity reveals new ways cultural organisations could serve wider communities. But making the…
Do you cater for neurodiversity?
Not all disabilities are visible. So to make your digital spaces more accessible for neurodivergent users, writes Ell Powell, ther…
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…
Nurturing the next generation of creative talent
There’s a wealth of talent and ambition in the UK’s younger generation but, if we ignore their needs, we’re at r…
Forging new opportunities in creative health
As part of National Creative Health and Wellbeing Week, Julie McCarthy explores the challenges and opportunities for Greater Manch…
