Friday, 21 June 2013
Roger Tomlinson explains how the rules relating to card surcharges and advertising booking fees are changing.
Thursday, 20 June 2013
US-born banker John Studzinski set up the Genesis Foundation in 2001, which with the Young Vic supports the professional development of young theatre directors in the UK.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington examines audience engagement, spending $135,000 on digital-centric lobby exhibits. Sarah Halzack finds out how it’s working.
Monday, 17 June 2013
Kathryn Tully reveals the risk factors for investors who put their money into art.
Creative Scotland may be planning to spend £45k on an “opinion survey to better understand our customers,” but Andrew Eaton-Lewis thinks the funding body is still getting it wrong.
Thursday, 13 June 2013
The Tate Director has voiced concerns over funding at the same time as the Science Museum has warned it may have to close one of its Northern branches if it were to face further cuts.
Tiffany Jenkins argues plans to place art on billboards throughout the UK degrades the viewing of great paintings.
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Pat Kane summarises the mood of the roadshows discussing the future of Creative Scotland.
The widening gulf between rich and poor is manifesting itself clearly in the arts, says Susan Jones.
Major investment from the Brazilian Government and big business means the art scene is on the up, says Vincent Bevins.
Being entertaining ought to be the centerpiece of arts engagement efforts, argues Barry Hessenius.
Thursday, 06 June 2013
In light of the Doctor Who proms ticket touting debacle, Michael Rushton explains how and why third party ticket resale happens.
The Edinburgh Fringe trades on the hopes of artists and companies and its image of pop-up spontaneity, while those at the top make the money, says Pippa Bailey.
Wednesday, 05 June 2013
Tiffany Jenkins argues that the Burrell Collection should stick with the wishes of its original donor and not go on tour.
When making a case for the economic contribution of the arts, you’re better off not including classical music, says Owen Spottiswoode.
Tuesday, 04 June 2013
Culture Secretary Maria Miller is a politician promoted far beyond her talents who is failing to capitalise on the fantastic opportunity of leading the DCMS , says Quentin Letts.
Supporters of a sidelined bill that would have seen $75 million guaranteed annually for the California Arts Council are having to renegotiate. Tax payers and motorists have proved reluctant to donate.
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
The subsidised sector is a vital training ground for those who go on to produce commercial hits, says Matthew Linley.
Deborah Stone summarises the megatrends changing the role of arts organisations and museums.
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Wendy Earle says we need to develop an alternative way of defending the value and importance of art and arts education.