Fundamental change needed to re-balance arts funding, report warns
Lottery funding decisions should be made at sub-national level argues a new report making the case for a radical re-think of arts…
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Great white hope
The separation of Treasury and Lottery funding for the arts could pave the way for a more equitable future, and the forthcoming Wh…
Nothing to fear from leaving
The UK’s arts and cultural sector has borne the burden of EU law for long enough – we have nothing to fear from leavin…
Boost for arts in health as MPs commit to cause
A two-year inquiry will result in the publication of policy proposals, with the hope of seeing the arts become more valued as cont…
Final White Paper discussion begins
The online public discussion set to inform the White Paper on culture has reached its fourth and final stage, focusing on the reac…
Arts to play a role in ‘cohesive community’ agenda
A ten-year strategy for the arts in Northern Ireland is being considered under a new consultation launched by the Department of Cu…
Ethical fundraising
Poor fundraising tactics have brought shame on the sector, says Michelle Wright. Change is needed, but is a new regulator really t…
Fears of arts cuts dispelled in Spending Review
Arts funding will be protected from cuts as Chancellor George Osborne declares culture one of the “best investments we can m…
White Paper discussion turns to engagement
The third public online discussion to shape the upcoming White Paper on culture has been launched, but engagement in previous disc…
Call for export regulation overhaul as Rembrandt sale goes ahead
The Art Fund has had to call off its campaign to save Rembrandt’s portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet as the seller has withdrawn…
Fear for arts education as EBacc set to become compulsory
A consultation is inviting views on the roll-out of the English Baccalaureate as the default for all GCSE pupils.
Work closely with the arts, London Mayor tells developers
A new guide aims to help councils, developers and planners integrate culture into the capital’s developments.
Creative industries strategy mirrors economic agenda
The Scottish arts sector is being consulted on a new ‘Creative Industries Strategy’ that will determine priorities for…
Edinburgh council prepares to overhaul arts funding
More partnership working is key for the future of local authority arts funding in Edinburgh, but delays and a budget deficit are h…
Local investment for local engagement
Want society to reap the health benefits of arts engagement? Stop directing so much funding to major organisations – th…
Researchers quantify the intrinsic value of culture
Economic valuation techniques could be key to proving the value of the arts and unlocking more funding, researchers suggest.
The right man for the job
Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley talks to Liz Hill about arts funding, placemaking, education… and transp…
Deeper commitment to festivals and events in Scotland
A new tourism-based strategy aims to grow Scotland’s domestic and international reputation by investing in the development o…
Government opens public consultation on culture
The first of a series of online forums has been opened by the Government as part of a consultation exercise in the run-up to the p…
Social capital in practice
Has East Sussex County Council achieved the unachievable? Sally Staples reveals how, through a social capital…
Going it alone
Dorset's local authority arts service has just made the complex transition to a public service mutual. Lindsay Harrod&nbs…
White Paper to set agenda for future of the arts
A series of open, online discussions will soon allow the public to feed into the new White Paper which will be published in late 2…
Gift Aid: speak now or forever…
Unless arts organisations make their voices heard in the Government's Gift Aid consultation, the sector could shortly be facin…
Loans could ease pressure at touring companies
The UK’s arts councils are being urged to seek permission to use government funds to provide short-term loans.
