Future of culture in Edinburgh
Recent research urged Edinburgh’s cultural sector to adopt a values-led approach to addressing inequities and precarities. V…
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Opportunities for emerging artists in market slump
Brexit has edged the UK's art trade out of the global top tier. It could mean more exposure for artists domestically.
Regional interest in orchestral music rises
By the middle of last year "geography was no longer an issue" for inspiring audiences, but broader challenges remain.
Commonwealth Games’ diversity commitments questioned
Organisers reject claims that the Games’ cultural programme is not representative of the city’s diverse communities.
Stronger together
Can the cultural sector embrace collaboration as an essential tool to dismantle racism? In launching their new campaign, Arts Agai…
Fewer ethnically diverse creatives are employed, study finds
Ethnically diverse creatives are experiencing increased job insecurity and financial instability post-Covid, according to a Univer…
So you wanna work in the arts?
While at school in Manchester, a career in theatre seemed like a distant dream to Tom Stocks. In fact, he was advised that brickla…
New Chinese art fellowship to launch
A postdoctoral fellowship in Chinese and Sinophone contemporary art will provide a "unique opportunity", its funders say…
Orchestras on the rebound
Covid and Brexit combined have meant a tough two years for UK orchestras but, as Mark Pemberton explains, signs of a bounce back a…
Inc Arts wins accolades for inclusive change
Inclusion and diversity organisation Inc Arts has won four accolades from Anthem Awards. The awards recognise "purpose and mi…
Theatre of sanctuary
For Amy Golding, creating a new play starts with an encounter that sparks inspiration, followed by working with a community invite…
Tate’s ‘backward step’
Tate Exchange – the only dedicated community co-creation programme in a major museum – is to be discontinued. Stella T…
Telling our stories
There are many reasons why arts organisations seek to diversify their staff and creatives, but there’s only one result: exci…
Performance school demands diverse audiences for corporate gigs
The academy's Co-Director says he will no longer put young Black performers in spaces where they don't see themselves repr…
ACW diversity overhaul to reshape portfolio and leadership
Big changes are coming for Wales' arts funding body after critical reports highlighted gaps in its engagement with ethnic mino…
AR project creates digital monuments in Trafalgar Square
An augmented reality project telling untold stories of Black Britons has gone live at London’s Trafalgar Square. Visitors to…
Arts sector battles a ‘great resignation’
Ongoing insecurity seems to be driving an increase in fixed term contracts, as staff demand more pay and flexibility.
What can investment contribute to race equity?
The existential question of race inequity demands new solutions. Kevin Osborne and Genevieve Maitland Hudson explore the potential…
NPO applications: here’s what you need to know
Timelines, deadlines and what Arts Council England is looking for in its 2023 portfolio.
Mediating the ‘colonial gaze’
In times when the coloniality of many institutions is being called out, Paul Basu negotiates the ethics of displaying images and a…
UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum to open in spring
The UK's first museum dedicated to LGBTQ+ history and people will soon open in King's Cross. Queer Britain aim to open a f…
UK’s first queer camping festival launches
The UK's first queer camping festival will take place near London this spring. Flesh features a house and techno line-up, 90%…
Building back better for parents and carers
The pandemic has been particularly challenging for parents and carers trying to juggle their responsibilities with their working l…
Not British, not welcome
While we were distracted by news of politicians partying during lockdown, last month a Bill was passed that changes rights to UK c…
