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News, features and opinion from Arts Professional View online NEWS & FEATURES News | Exclusive: National Gallery meets voluntary redundancy targets The National Gallery has succeeded in meeting its targets with a “voluntary exit (VE) scheme” intended to reduce a forecast… News | Inquiry to probe concerns around faltering appeal of UK tourism MPs are to examine whether policy changes are holding Britain back when it comes to encouraging post-pandemic tourism. The Culture, Media and Sport committee (CMS) has… Arts People | Andy Hartwell on how digital has reshaped the cultural sector After two decades working with cultural organisations, Substrakt’s CEO and founder Andy Hartwell has seen many changes in the role of digital during that time, as Kathryn Mason-Miller has been finding out. News | Nearly 20 shows to benefit from depleted Keep it Fringe fund Some 16 productions have secured support from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, to help artists facing financial barriers to bring… Opinion | Creative careers begin in primary school The future creative workforce is shaped long before young people choose their careers. Connecting early music education to visible industry pathways is essential if the sector is to widen access and opportunity, writes Adam Kent of Bristol Beacon. News | Scottish Labour accuses SNP of ‘warm words’ as it pledges arts funding reforms Scottish Labour has pledged to “back Scotland’s world-class arts sector” with plans including setting up a creative capital fund to… News | Simplify cultural memberships to end audience disconnect, report urges Visitor priorities may be out of step with how cultural organisations are running membership schemes, a report by audience specialists… News | Art Fund celebrates decade of lending programme with Rossetti and Surrealist loans Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and medieval manuscripts are among those travelling to communities across the UK as part of the tenth year… News | Film festival fundraising to protect accessibility offer after sponsorship loss The founder of an independent film festival is calling for supporters to donate to its £20,000 fundraiser, days ahead of… News | London venue wins inaugural ACE grant amid ‘catastrophic’ risks for fringe theatres A studio theatre founded to revive “neglected” plays and elevate new writing has secured its first major year-long development grant… In other news | Transferring museum spoils, theatre history and updating grassroots venues From American army museums to restoring Churchill’s birthplace, this is our weekly round-up of stories from the UK sector and abroad. Read more...  CHANGING FACES Bradford council creates role to boost City of Culture success Bradford Council has created a new assistant director role for culture,… Rose Bruford confers ‘richly-deserved’ fellowships Rose Bruford College has conferred professorships on two members of its… Punch actor’s ‘commitment to access’ leads to patron role Actor DAVID SHIELDS has joined charity Go Live Theatre Projects, fresh… More changing faces... TOP JOBS Digital Marketing Manager Royal Literary Fund London £45,000 Closing: 24 April 2026 Are you passionate about storytelling, championing writers, and making a difference in the literary world? The RLF is seeking a creative and strategic Digital Marketing Manager. Deputy Director Liverpool Biennial Liverpool £51,508 - 54,015 Closing: 03 May 2026 This is a pivotal leadership role within one of the UK’s leading contemporary arts organisations, shaping the strategic and operational future of Liverpool Biennial. 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