Geography has been no barrier to artistic ambition for Lakes Alive, the international Cultural Olympiad programme bringing street arts to Cumbria. Jeremy Shine describes the collaboration at its heart
From pop-up to permanent, Jay Miller explains what it was like opening a theatre in Hackney Wick, alongside poverty, diversity and the ultimate force of change: the Olympics
East London is home to a new Pleasure Garden. Garfield Hackett explains how he turned a derelict site into a hub for creativity and leisure, and a commercial prospect for the local community
There is a long history of land art at Grizedale Forest. Hayley Skipper explains how a partnership between the Arts Council and the Forestry Commission is continuing the tradition
June will see publication of the last ever issue of a-n Magazine after 32 years, making space for new programmes from a-n The Artists Information Company. Susan Jones reflects on changing times
Godfrey Worsdale explains how a partnership between BALTIC and the University of Northumbria is building a unique cultural hub in the heart of Newcastle
