Arts Professional

UK’s R&D framework ‘not working’ for creative businesses - Arts Professional

There is a “structural gap” limiting the potential of creative research and development (R&D) that carries “real economic consequences” for the country,

What’s my story? Building a personal brand - Arts Professional

Webinar series: Thriving as a freelancer

OutdoorArtsUK National Conference 2027: Joy is a Civic Force - Arts Professional

Theatre Royal Wakefield plans major refurbishment - Arts Professional

Theatre Royal Wakefield has submitted proposals to the local council for a significant extension and refurbishment project.

Digital sustainability: What are we trying to optimise? - Arts Professional

Digital sustainability is often framed as a technical problem, but as Substrakt’s Kathryn Mason-Miller writes, it’s usually less about optimisation and more about making better decisions.

Resilience and Leadership in Arts Fundraising - Arts Professional

The world of fundraising has changed immeasurably. Tried and tested methods of fundraising no longer appear to be enough, and fundraisers are

'Funeral processions' mark 'destruction' of higher education ahead of budget - Arts Professional

Theatrical "funeral processions" have been staged at Goldsmiths, University of London and the University of Nottingham, as part of coordinated union action to

Government rejects DCMS Committee’s 'heritage to housing' proposal - Arts Professional

The government does not plan to proceed with a recommendation made by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee to adopt a specific 'heritage to

How to improve your website user experience - Arts Professional

A great user experience (UX) makes it easy for visitors to find what they need, and inspires them to take action.

English tourist tax must support reasons why most people visit, MPs hear - Arts Professional

Proceeds from a proposed tourist tax in England must be reinvested "into the very offer that entices people to travel in the first place", such as culture and

An antidote to ‘neurodiversity washing’ - Arts Professional

While neurodivergent people are welcomed as audiences, they are rarely recognised as knowledge creators, writes Naomi Folb, research associate with NCACE.

After Hodge: Making the case for excellence in a canal bank garden - Arts Professional

Arts organisations are preparing their applications for the next Arts Council England National Portfolio. But, as researchers Lynn Froggett and Maria Turda ask, how does a small co-owned garden in...

New research set to examine investment needs of England’s public libraries  - Arts Professional

A research project is set to conduct the first assessment of capital investment requirements into England’s public libraries for two decades.

Campaigners say Mackintosh building 'should not be returned' to Glasgow School of Art - Arts...

Responsibility for reconstructing the fire-damaged Mackintosh building should be transferred to a new independent body and not returned to The Glasgow School

Sturgeon says bureaucracy can ‘stifle’ Scottish arts  - Arts Professional

Scotland’s arts and culture organisations are at risk of being held back by red tape and tick-box exercises when applying for public funds, Nicola Sturgeon

Fourth DCMS-sponsored museum this year announces plans to slash staff costs - Arts Professional

The Royal Armouries museum in Leeds has begun a consultation with staff on proposals to restructure the organisation, with the aim of reducing overall staff