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Almost a third of applicants to the Culture Recovery Fund were rejected and successful applicants had to publicly thank the Government as a condition of their funding
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APNews: Arts Council England (@ace_national) has updated its policies, warning that "political statements" made by individuals linked to an organisation can cause "reputational risk", breaching funding agreements (1/5)
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BREAKING NEWS: Arts Council England says it will commission independent analysis of opera and musical theatre following backlash against National Portfolio funding decisions @E_N_O @RoyalOperaHouse @glyndebourne @WNOtweet @ace_national
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APNews: Arts Council England (@ace_national) is investigating four cases of alleged fraud relating to the Culture Recovery Fund.
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(2/5) ACE says, "Reputational risk can be generated not just by the organisation" but also by "staff and other individuals associated with the organisation acting in a personal capacity."
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(3/5) The guidance includes “activity that might be considered overtly political or activist and goes beyond your company’s core purpose, " among actions that can increase reputational risk.
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(4/5) In a statement, ACE said that it "expects all our funded organisations to support freedom of expression" and that changes were developed "in response to requests for further guidance on managing risk."
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Someone asked “FFS what are you doing?” to which we replied: “Hosting an Iftar. You’re welcome” – @mcrmuseum @mcrartgallery and @WhitworthArt respond to Tristram Hunt’s comments on prayer rooms bit.ly/361EaDl
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APNews: ACE's National Portfolio for 2023-26 sees increased funding outside of London bit.ly/3sXmrJY
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APNews: Labour's Shadow Creative Industries Minister outlines his party's desire to place the arts on an equal footing with science and maths in schools
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The nurturing of ‘Everyday Creativity’ in people’s homes, communities and workplaces should be at the forefront of arts policy as we emerge from the current crisis, says @NickEwbank #arts #wellbeing bit.ly/2SFAh28
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#APNews: Arts Council England will relocate its 8,000-piece collection to a former IKEA store in an effort to create a legacy for @Coventry2021 bit.ly/2NxME0o @ace_national @coventrycc @CoventryUniNews @The_Herbert @CovTM
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£2m in Arts Council funding for Emma Rice’s new company is everything that’s wrong with the arts bit.ly/2v25X6F
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The battle lines are drawn between those striving to reassert and re-establish what has gone before, with those who seek to grasp this moment of crisis and disruption to radically reimagine our collective futures. @kullyLeeds2023 surveys the landscape bit.ly/35j4X08
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Bristol has developed a cultural curriculum that puts the arts back on the teaching agenda, says @BPMbristol bit.ly/2ueXueB
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Are there things in the sector you've heard about that need to be made public? Let us know in confidence using our new #wehearyou service bit.ly/3cfrg83
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James Mackenzie-Blackman on why theatres need to open their doors this winter to provide warmth for the communities they serve @jamesmackblack @TRPlymouth bit.ly/3SIfMyo
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How does an arts-rich education affect children? Can we measure it? Yes says @theRSC's Jacqui O'Hanlon of @theRSC @RSC_Learning @jacquiohanlon artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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Shadow Culture Secretary @ThangamMP pledges to explore new funding sources for arts and culture if Labour forms the next government. More to come artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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APNews: Art and design education should command an important place in every school, @Ofstednews says @NSEAD1 @accessart artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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Culture should be seen as part of essential infrastructure provision, alongside other vital public services, say @PatrycjaKasz and @jimpurnell of @UAL artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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"We invented the modern bicycle, the turbo-jet engine, and electric taxis" - @chenineb on how @Coventry2021 will celebrate a city of makers, designers and producers bit.ly/2HbvLSM
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ICYMI: Following her recent case against ACE, former employer Denise Fahmy calls for the safe expression of divergent views in the arts, including gender critical views @DeniseFahmy artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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ICYMI: A 'five-year emergency project' has been co-founded by @DeniseFahmy and @RosieKayK2CO to 'restore tolerance and free-thinking' to the arts. Arts Professional has the details @Freedom_in_Arts artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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A recent commissioning programme in support of disabled artists was inundated with applications. @joverrent on why the sector needs to increase its commitment to this poorly served community @weareunltd bit.ly/3cMDze3
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APNews: MPs make fresh calls for English National Opera’s funding cut to be reversed during a parliamentary debate @E_N_O bit.ly/3F4wine
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“Let’s respect that the working classes have culture of their own, and different knowledges, values and skills” - @chrissietee and @JulieLomax go head-to-head on social class in the arts bit.ly/377rUSi
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#APNews: EXCLUSIVE: ‘Culture of censorship’ as arts workers fear backlash: gagging orders, bullying and coercion are rife in the sector, AP's Freedom of Expression survey reveals bit.ly/2PaE6KL
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“When we don’t assume we know what will happen in the end, this can allow the very best things to happen” - @jillrcole argues for placemaking schemes to be allowed freedom from bureaucracy and monitoring bit.ly/2HI5LPf
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Until recently, the term ‘placemaking’ was only used by specialists and academics, so why has it become so popular? asks John Wright @valuingculture
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Sara Wajid and Zak Mensah on how Birmingham’s museums can help shape its future @BM_AG @waji35 @zakmensah bit.ly/3KKTEk5
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It’s not enough for urban arts companies to tour to rural areas, we need to support more rurally based organisations, argues @RalphTakeArt bit.ly/2EQSAt0
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State education in England has seen a systematic downgrading and exclusion of arts subjects and experiences, says Sally Bacon and Pauline Tambling, as they share findings from their new report, 'The Arts in Schools: Foundations for the Future' @paulinetambling @CGF_UK artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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Including the excluded: @sona_joshi_ says parity in support for the self-employed is the vital ingredient for a positive future @ExcludedUK bit.ly/2MNneMs
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APNews: Birmingham City Council's plans to cease all grants to regularly funded arts organisations by 2026 mark the “endgame” of 15 years of government cuts to local authorities, Sean Foley, Artistic Director @BirminghamRep, has said. 🧵 (1/7)
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James Phillips @NSDFest explains why young theatre companies will lead the way forward for the rest of us, and how the National Student Drama Festival is nurturing student collectives to take their next steps bit.ly/3bMA0RH
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Researchers commend ACE's Creative People and Places programme as source of learning for community arts bit.ly/2gP9VqM
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By understanding the social class make-up of its workforce, the cultural sector can address entrenched inequalities, says @DrDaveOBrien bit.ly/2v4qabb
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#APNews: Unprecedented £1.57 billion government package to save the arts from the brink bit.ly/3iulliy
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#APNews: Welsh nightclubs may raise a legal challenge against upcoming closures @wearethentia bit.ly/3yJ9FRr
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1/2 AP News: Report published by @CreativePEC raises concerns over lack of focus on creativity within schools across the UK. Findings to be discussed at State of Creativity conference being held today #StateOfCreativity
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What is needed to build a more equitable, confident and sustainable future for the arts and cultural sector? asks @BenWalmsley @valuingculture
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“When we can glorify our excellent cultural activity but can't provide appropriate infrastructure or care for cultural workers, there are important questions to answer.” - @amahra_ sets out her ambition for a radical artist-led hotel bit.ly/31Lquus
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"Libraries should not have to become trendy cultural hubs in order to survive" - @hassanevawda says ACE's new focus on libraries must be based on their already-existing strengths bit.ly/38M6g69
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@UKartists4BLM describe the impenetrable glass ceiling keeps them on the margins – and why public statements promising reviews, reports, and diversity panels cut no ice. bit.ly/3dv6XTp
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#ICYMI: The largest dataset on cultural engagement "anywhere in the world” is being opened up to researchers bit.ly/2BEXqvt
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Why are artists so rarely in the rooms where decisions are made, asks @CharloArculus bit.ly/2ULwQGI
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ICYMI: Entrusted with the task of organising Belfast Book Festival, Sophie Hayles decided to do things a little differently. Here she shares how she went about it @CrescentArts @BelfastBookFest @Hayles_Sophie artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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ICYMI: Describing freelancers as “the beating heart of the theatre industry”, Sam Mendes' Theatre Artists Fund has launched a pilot offering 20 mid-career professionals two-year contracts and mentorship at 15 venues across the UK artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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ICYMI: How did a theatre which had its ACE funding completely cut end the year with nine Broadway World awards, a WhatsOnStage award and a designation of (joint) Theatre of the Year? @WatermillTh @CMurray24
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EXCLUSIVE: Arts Council England suspends data reporting requirements for NPOs due to ongoing issues with illuminate data platform @ace_national @PwC artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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ICYMI: ACE 'risks legal challenge' following decision to remove ENO from its national portfolio #NPO @ace_national @E_N_O bit.ly/3F4wine
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ICYMI: Denmark's annual cultural budget of £1.84bn sets the bar for arts investment, fostering thriving cultural scenes in even the smallest towns. Why does the UK lag behind? asks Robin Cantrill-Fenwick @BakerRichards @RobinComms artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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@SlungLow has always connected with its neighbourhood – only now it’s with a dozen eggs, and a trip to the chemist for your prescription instead of a show. This is what community service is all about, says @slunglowalan bit.ly/2w4XAdu #CovidCulture
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#ICYMI: Culture Secretary @OliverDowden ’s five-point plan for theatres to re-open is based on the plan to reopen elite sports and offers no financial support to venues that will continue to be locked down for the foreseeable future. bit.ly/3g2wtBi
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#ICYMI: Sector leaders express relief and gratitude for Government’s £1.57 billion bailout package, but some including @EquityUK and @CommonsDCMS believe the announcement leaves important questions unanswered. bit.ly/3iulliy
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How @graeae has developed D/deaf & disabled audiences for its theatre tours bit.ly/2mLs7Xr #artsmarketing
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The @LyricHammer rooftop is home to 180,000 Buckfast honey bees – part of a green strategy running through all areas of its business, explains @SianAlexander bit.ly/2I94XGf
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Amanda Parker shares her parting words as Editor of ArtsProfessional - we're so sad to see her go bit.ly/3nBgKN6 @IncArtsUK1
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#APNews: The Arts Council of Wales has said it won’t fund projects that don’t budget minimum pay rates for artists. We asked the other councils why they aren’t doing the same bit.ly/2JXjdA4
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Mark Pemberton says the coronation with music from world class orchestras demonstrates how classical music is intrinsic to the cultural fabric of the nation. It must be saved. artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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Many NPOs are frustrated by ACE's new reporting requirements and want some questions answered, as a group of Chief Executives told @ArtsPro @ace_national
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Older generations risk being shunned as the arts sector focuses on including young people, says Stella Duffy @FunPalaces bit.ly/2IyHH1K
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“Please can we stop talking about relaxed performances and start providing them” – the sector needs to step up its provision of relaxed performances, says @touretteshero bit.ly/2IBvrxG
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"Disabled people are consistently infantilised in the arts" - now is the moment for radical change, says @viciws bit.ly/3bBbYt6
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“An effective first step towards ‘collective’ legacy-making in Hull would be to move beyond the bullshit”: @vickiebiscuits and @mjhowcroft say we must do away with doublespeak to make Hull 2017’s legacy what leaders claim it is bit.ly/3r3mnFW
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#ICYMI: “After 2017 they told us Hull had “found its voice again”. On the contrary, our research identifies a growing culture of secrecy and even fear in Hull’s cultural sector”: @vickiebiscuits and @mjhowcroft say it’s time to move beyond the bullshit bit.ly/3r3mnFW
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We've launched #CovidCulture: a central hub where we are sharing the latest resources, news, ideas and information to help sustain cultural organisations, creative careers, and support the sector’s workers over the coming months. bit.ly/3adVZB1
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#APNews: 10 diverse creative teams have been selected to bring their "showstopping" @FestivalUK2020 ideas to life bit.ly/3tJRxmI @59productions @AproximaArts @AssembleTeam @NTWtweets @NellyBenHayoun @nerve_centre @NEWSUBSTANCE @StoryFutures @TriggerStuff @walktheplank
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How opening an arts centre at @UniofBath - a university that doesn't teach the arts - has led to innovation in science and engineering: bit.ly/2FcPBuC
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Medical museums are deeply offensive to many disabled visitors. @RSMuseumStudies introduces a new project that overturned entrenched prejudices bit.ly/32orbJg
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Top features of 2022: A 15-month research project on the effects of the pandemic on the cultural sector reveals revolutionary change is needed @BenWalmsley @valuingculture bit.ly/3oou9Lp
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“Get on that Risk Register. Start the conversation.” So says @davidmicklem in his call for a radical rethink of theatre’s operational model @ace_national @TarekIskander1 artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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EDI must be embedded into music education to tackle inequalities says a new report by Anna Bull, Diljeet Bhachu and Amy Blier-Carruthers #SlowTrainComing? @anna_bull_ @DiljeetB_Flute @DeptEdYork @kingsmusicdept bit.ly/3E9e0Rg
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#ICYMI: “I know first-hand that work in the cultural and creative industries is far too often based on who you know, rather than your talent.” @TracyBrabin MP confronts the sector. bit.ly/3aMlNEB
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With help from @lyngardner, Theatre Royal Winchester is nurturing a new generation of critics bit.ly/1CmFjV2
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ICYMI: The Scottish government has issued its first-ever International Culture strategy, outlining plans to exempt creative professionals from certain visa and work permit requirements and ambitions to rejoin Creative Europe. Read more on AP...
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Leaders are vital in enabling our cities to be 'culturally braver', says Sue Ball, writing about the imaginative commissioning of public art in Leeds @sueMAAP @LEEDS_2023
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#ICYMI: Underpaid artists have become caretakers for communities that commissioners want to say they’re supporting. @elebelfiore asks: whose responsibility is it to push for the change we so desperately need? bit.ly/3bnacNY
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APNews: Younger audiences are driving changes in attitudes towards arts organisations, according to the Audience Agency's latest Cultural Participation Monitor @audienceagents artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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Should arts organisations ever refuse offers of support for ethical reasons? We want to hear your thoughts, so today we have launched a survey: bit.ly/2pFMlSp #artsfunding
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#APNews: The Coventry City of Culture Trust is redistributing funding for cancelled events to local artistic commissioning opportunities, and pledged to honour all existing employment and freelance contracts bit.ly/2xsNd48 @Coventry2021
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ICYMI: ENO is planning "drastic" reductions in contracts, hours and salaries for backstage staff in departments including lighting and props @E_N_O @bectu @philippachilds artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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APNews: @ace_national pauses the 2023-26 Investment Programme announcement.
Originally expected tomorrow, the funder says decisions will now “be made as soon as possible within the coming days”.
More to follow.
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Cultural democracy is about more than co-opting community engagement into the status quo, argue @mancinbelfast and @elebelfiore bit.ly/2D0Fyfc
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APNews: Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer gives the go-ahead for a full-scale independent review of Arts Council England
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“We need bold new cultural infrastructures” - @amahra_ sets out her ambition for a radical artist-led hotel bit.ly/31Lquus
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#APNews: Arts organisations ‘must look beyond funders' goals’, says @wshed's Dick Penny bit.ly/2NwdS2y
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EXCLUSIVE: Mercury Prize winner Speech Debelle launches legal case against Arts Council England claiming race discrimination
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The only way for arts organisations to survive this pandemic, stay relevant and become more resilient is to better engage with their local communities, says @HardishVirk bit.ly/3290Di6
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New research suggests abusive leadership including bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment is pervasive in the arts sector @MelissaNisbett @BenWalmsley @EmmaMcDoofus bit.ly/3IGwKuQ
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How can the arts best demonstrate their social value when so many benefits to individuals work in mysterious ways, asks Matthew Brown bit.ly/2BAkaru
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