Policy
I'll have some 'Cultural Diversity' with that
'Cultural diversity’ seems to be trilling on everyone’s lips at the moment. Here in England, maybe it’s on our mind…
'Your BBC, your say': orders the Government
‘A unique institution’ is a term that nicely fits the shoulders of the BBC. Now this respectable institution has been…
Data: the power of facts and figures
As the adage goes – knowledge is power, and for the arts councils of England, Scotland and Wales, it seems…
Bradford Festival will go on
A dispute between the private company responsible for the Bradford Festival and the City Council was resolved last week when…
Peter Hewitt speaks to Arts Marketing Association Conference
Peter Hewitt, chief executive of Arts Council England, recently addressed the Arts Marketing Association annual conference, outlining the challenges and…
The arts in urban renaissance
This article outlines the essential contribution that the arts make to the renaissance of our urban centres. It is based…
Creative Partnerships rolls out to 20 more regions
The government yesterday re-confirmed funding and roll-out plans for Arts Council England's Creative Partnerships scheme beyond its two-year pilot.
Remaining Lost - Part 2
Last week, the remains of some 300 Aborigines were ceremoniously handed over to the Ngarrindjeri people in South Australia -…
Graeae loses core funding
Graeae theatre stands to lose £60,000 a year in core funding, after the Association of London Government (ALG) ignored its…
Making Trax
Manchester's culturally diverse music, theatre, dance and live art showcase, X-Trax, which has previously centred around a street festival, is…