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Seismic shifts
Sean Egan on the changing landscape for local authorities and the arts
Social engagement
Douglas Gill, Director of Studio Upstairs
The problem with philanthropy
The rich can do exactly what they like with their money, and philanthropy is just one option. So what do philanthropists make of t…
You can’t take it with you…
AP EXCLUSIVE: John Nicholls reveals the findings of Arts Quarter’s legacy fundraising survey, which show opportunities for signi…
Lessons and warnings
Greg Klerkx considers the US model of arts philanthropy, and looks at what might work here and what just won’t translate
Championing culture
Simon Inch explains why organisations should engage with their individual volunteers and donors
What next?
The future of arts philanthropy? Patrick Hussey reckons it’s crowdfunding…
It could be you…
New ideas and strategies will soon have to be drawn up for distributing what is likely to be a growing pool of post-Olympics arts…
Trouble ahead?
With Lottery funding for investment in theatre buildings having slowed to a trickle in recent years, Mhora Samuel sees addressing…
New tricks
Dan Baker describes his company’s experience of crowdfunding
Choice decisions
Mike Ogelsby on why he is a philanthropist and how he chooses what to do with his money
Far and wide
Chris Grady explains how Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is developing its philanthropic support
Taking the lead
Giulia Lasen discusses private, not-for-profit art spaces, and a different kind of philanthropy
Looking for advice? AP finds the answers to your questions
Q Although we are not currently having to make staff redundant, we are imposing a pay freeze this year. Would it be appropriate in…
Spatial awareness
It’s now more crucial than ever for venues to be commercially astute, and managing conferences and events is a critical part of…
Raising the standards
Recognised professional standards are the norm in medicine or law, but not in the arts… until now. Julie Aldridge on the new mar…
Between a rock and a hard place
Sarah Perks argues that the value of education and engagement programmes cannot be overlooked when cuts are being made
Looking ahead
Dick Penny, Managing Director of Watershed
Brand value
Apprentice candidate Stuart Baggs did no favours for the concept of personal branding, but cut through the jargon and maybe it has…
Once in a lifetime
Helen Thomas suggests that the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad offers a huge opportunity for voluntary arts practitioners
Taking the lead
Alexandra Bennett and Miranda Stearn describe the challenges of planning for the Cultural Olympiad in an Outer London borough on t…
Creating something irresistible
The Unlimited fund has opened up new avenues for Deaf and disabled artists. Ben Rothera profiles the work of Jez Colborne, recipie…
Looking ahead
Charlotte Brennan explains how a Cultural Olympiad dance project will leave a lasting legacy
