Investment in the arts is no soft option
With a budget fast approaching, Arts Council England’s Chief Executive Darren Henley calls on the new Government to back up…
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ACE to fund Edinburgh Fringe showcase
The funder plans to invest up to £2.25 million in England-based performance artists “to build and strengthen internati…
Live music in the Midlands ‘rapidly declining’
An undersized musician population, a lack of artist support and performance space pressures: why live music in the Midlands is fal…
Join the discussion on ACE’s new strategy
Over the coming weeks, ArtsProfessional will be putting your questions to Arts Council England on its new draft ten-year strategy….
‘If you can’t find the work, make it’: helping young people take the creative initiative
Programmes that nurture imagination and ambition can help re-establish the arts as a transformative force, says Robert West.
The real ‘Brand Britain’: can European grassroots touring survive?
What might a no-deal Brexit do to the independent grassroots networks that currently flourish across the continent, asks Martin Co…
Government must act to protect freedom of movement
Many British musicians fear that Brexit will reduce their ability to travel easily and cheaply around Europe for work. Francesca T…
A world with walls: how Brexit could stifle the success of outdoor arts
The outdoor arts sector has experienced growth over the last decade, but could a no-deal Brexit put the brakes on this? Maggie Cla…
Shining a light on local culture
The LightNight festival initially aimed to showcase Liverpool's artists to outsiders – but it is now more concerned with…
Paying artists for their time
Why do so many artists not include a fee for their own time when they apply for funding? Lilli Geissendorfer explains how Jerwood…
Weaving a rich tapestry
Kirklees in West Yorkshire has a vision for local development rooted firmly in its historic links to the textile and music industr…
Without help, without permission
A perpetual, community-led art project is transforming neighbourhoods in Exeter, street by street. JoJo Spinks explains why handin…
Rediscovering a role for artists
A series of informal surgeries for creative artists in Salford uncovered widespread disillusionment, says Steve Slater – as…
Peers slam Government for ignoring post-Brexit visa recommendations
Lord Jay of Ewelme said the Government had failed to address concerns “that applying the current visa system to EU nationals…
Artist studio complex opens in south London Enterprise Zone
Workspaces for more than 100 artists and an Enterprise Hub supporting creative entrepreneurs will be at the heart of the newly ope…
Changing the narrative
By opening up more realistic discussions around motherhood, Motherworks seeks to support those suffering unnecessarily. Ruth Dudma…
An experiment in openness
Not convinced that existing artist development programmes were making a tangible difference, New Perspectives Theatre Company has…
A year of exploration
Amy Lawrence outlines the wide-ranging benefits arising from her Jerwood Creative Fellowship at Manchester International Festival.
An art programme for everyone
Emma Edmondson introduces an alternative postgraduate art programme, designed to fit around the lives and bank balances of today&r…
MPs urge music industry to invest in grassroots talent
A parliamentary inquiry has also taken the unusual step of warning the public not to purchase tickets from re-seller Viagogo, whic…
Ticking all the right boxes
Christine Harmar-Brown draws on her experience of submitting and assessing applications to offer some pointers on what works.
Mayor launches trust to support affordable artist workspaces
The Creative Land Trust, backed by seed funding of £4m from City Hall and £2m from Arts Council England, will seek add…
Confusion and anxiety as artist studio provider plans 25% average rent increase
ACAVA’s new Chief Executive expressed regret about causing distress to studio holders, linking the hike to a “critical…
Arts Council of Wales to ‘renew and strengthen’ relationship with Europe post-Brexit
The national funder’s latest international strategy sets out ambitions to showcase Wales’ artists on a global stage an…
