Museums Sheffield has been battered by cuts, with its grant income reduced by 37 per cent since 2008 and a further 10 per cent reduction recently announced. We talk to its Chief Executive about new plans to plug the funding gap.
Organised by Index on Censorship, Taking the Offensive: Defending Artistic Freedom of Expression in the UK, was a timely and important conference that asked important questions about free speech in the arts.
Move follows announcement that Westminster City Council plans to axe entire £350,000 Arts and Culture programme.
Dame Liz Forgan’s farewell speech has been widely reported on for its attack on Michael Gove and the EBacc. Here, arts strategist and Thinking Practice founder Mark Robinson welcomes her forthright approach while finding plenty to take issue with.
Wondering what 2013 has in store in terms of conferences and events, art fairs and festivals? We take a look ahead to provide a snapshot of things we think are worth noting in your diary.
Glasgow’s Tramway is to be the host venue for the 2015 Turner Prize, bringing the UK’s highest profile art prize to Scotland for the first time.
The energy of Northampton’s creative and cultural businesses will be linked more closely to the town’s growth and regeneration under new plans announced this week by Northampton Borough Council.
The Director of Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, reflects on the year ended and looks forward to what 2013 will bring.
The Chief Executive of ARC arts centre in Stockton argues that, as more funding cuts loom and the new, leaner Arts Council England structure takes shape, it’s time for a fundamental change in the relationship between funder and funded.
What can a new publication from the National Endowment for the Arts in the USA tell us about how art works?
Chair of English National Opera and former Creative Director of Endemol Peter Bazalgette has been announced as new Chair of Arts Council England. Artists and arts professionals have been sharing their thoughts about the news via Twitter.
Unlike many international art biennials, Liverpool Biennial has deep roots in its host city’s contemporary art scene. As the festival reaches an intriguing point in its 13-year history, with a new director and considerably reduced budget, we assess its importance to the city’s visual arts infrastructure.
Spanish artist Fernando García-Dory to be fourth recipient of the $25,000 award.
Now in its second year, the Stronger Together conference is a conversation about collaboration in the arts. The CEO of Manchester’s recently merged Cornerhouse and Library Theatre adds his voice.
Corridor8, an annual journal showcasing contemporary art and writing in the North of England, launches Part 3 of its third Issue tonight at The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
Artist, educator and AIR Council member Rosalind Davis reports.
Cr8net conference for the creative industries 24 April, London.
First annual AIR members’ forum at Colchester’s Firstsite on Saturday.
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