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Photo of Taking Flight Theatre Company and Chapter’s production of Peeling by Kaite O’Reilly with an integrated cast, embedded BSL and creative captioning

An end to awkward questions

Wales' national arts access scheme for disabled people and their carers removes the need for uncomfortable eligibility conversations. Megan Merrett explains how.

New on AP this week

	Finding common ground In the wake of budget cuts, local arts groups in Birmingham have come together to help shape a new democratic approach to culture in the city, says Tom Jones.
	Inspiring tomorrow's classical composers Contemporary classical music aligns naturally with children's playful approach to sound, says Nancy Evans.
	An artificial artist Aidan Meller introduces Ai-Da, a sketching robot who is both an artist and a work of art.

My Gurus – Ed Collier

Ed Collier, Co-Director of independent theatre company China Plate, shines a spotlight on the artists and professionals who have shaped his career.

#GoodReads

Museums and galleries’ increasing experiments with using 3D-printed replicas for ‘touch exhibits’ suggest we are finally beginning to realise the potential of 3D printing technology, write Myrsini Samaroudi and Karina Rodriguez Echavarria. (The Conversation)

Lack of clarity about Brexit is creating serious concerns for festival promoters, record shops and musicians about the impact of increased bureaucracy on their ability to make, create and sell music, writes Michael Hann. (The Guardian)

Music has the power to help set things right, even on issues as fraught as Brexit, but only if the sector pays more than lip service to ‘critical reflection’ and a ‘diversity of opinions’, writes Richard Bratby. (The Spectator)

Yes, visits to the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) are down – but it’s dangerous to focus on metrics of quantity alone when assessing whether arts organisations are successful, argues NPG Director Nicholas Cullinan. (The Art Newspaper)

If governments really care about developing creative citizens and reaching larger slices of society, shouldn’t they be finding extra money for this work, rather than re-directing stretched arts budgets towards ‘cultural democracy’, asks Nan Van Houte. (HowlRound)

Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, the superstar conductor at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, is a force of reckless positivism who has made all things possible for women on the podium, writes Norman Lebrecht. (Standpoint)

The 'visual word-of-mouth' phenomenon prompted by Instagram can be part of the artistic experience. But should it be influencing curatorial activity? Ben Luke reports. (The Art Newspaper)

Algorithms may be able to identify what people care about, but for the inspiration needed to make a connection with them, look to the world of the arts, says Bruno Bertelli. (Campaign)

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