Young Vic reduces headcount, cultural tax relief + Creative Scotland concerns about local authority budgets

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News, features and opinion from Arts Professional View online  NEWS & FEATURES News | Exclusive: Young Vic cuts roles after years of deficits The Young Vic has cut its workforce by eight roles this financial year, Arts Professional can reveal. A spokesperson, however,… News | Cultural tax relief delivers nearly £1bn in support Organisations claiming forms of cultural tax relief (CTRs) earn 37% more income annually and 162% more from international activity than… News | Creative Scotland ‘deeply’ worried by local authority cuts The chief executive of Creative Scotland has said he is “increasingly concerned” about the pressures on local authority arts funding… News | Government targets enhanced arts experiences for schools The government has set out its “decade-long mission” to reform schools and provision for special educational needs, promising a “refreshed… News | London Museum industrial action continues after strike day Members of Prospect Union working at London Museum will carry out “continuous” action short of a strike across all workplaces… Feature | Developing a truly audience-focused approach Should a marketing team be involved with audience development only after the creatives have done their work? Jamie Harber of Travelling Light Theatre Company thinks they should be involved from the outset of the creative process. News | Exclusive: British Museum budgets more than £1m for Bayeux Tapestry travel The British Museum has budgeted £1.2 million for the upcoming transportation of the Bayeux Tapestry, Arts Professional can reveal. The… News | Dorset towns put in joint bid for Town of Culture Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have launched a collective bid to become the first UK Town of Culture in 2028.… Feature | From theatre advocacy to creative health practice in migrant communities Producer Drashti Shah reflects on a theatre project sitting at the intersection of creative health, theatre-making and migrant justice and how principles from the Creative Health Quality Framework shaped its approach. News | Tory education head vows end to funding for ‘dead-end courses’ Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott has said the Conservatives are keen to prevent approximately 100,000 young people from going to… News | Salman Rushdie and David Adjmi join voices ‘alarmed’ by Barbican leadership update The playwright behind Broadway hit Stereophonic, David Adjmi, and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie are among those to express “profound… Read more...  CHANGING FACES Royal Albert Hall boss to head up London culture council The head of the Royal Albert Hall will take up the role of chair of… Foundling Museum establishes new communications role The Foundling Museum has appointed its first director of development and communications, to begin the… Union Chapel looks ahead to 150th anniversary with new hires The Union Chapel has strengthened its commercial board and events team ahead of its “ambitious”… Art UK celebrates 10th birthday with chair announcement Former deputy chair of the University of the Arts London, BEN TERRETT, will head up… More changing faces... TOP JOBS Development Officer New Adventures Hybrid/London £33,000 Closing: 09 March 2026 The Development Officer will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by working to maximise voluntary income and will support on all aspects of the Development department. Artistic Director and Manager Durham County Council Durham £47,181 - 51,536 Closing: 15 March 2026 Lead The Light, County Durham’s new cultural landmark—shaping its vision, programmes and visitor experience from launch to create an inspiring, inclusive destination. CEO / Creative Director Emergency Exit Arts Greenwich, London £55,000 Closing: 16 March 2026 Emergency Exit Arts are looking to appoint a new Creative Director / CEO who will lead EEA’s artistic vision, organisational strategy and culture. Development Manager English Touring Opera Ltd Sheffield/Hybrid £30,000 - 35,000 Closing: 02 March 2026 ETO are seeking an ambitious and experienced fundraiser to join our busy Development team. Head of Visitor Services Storyhouse Storyhouse, Chester £41,000 Closing: 02 March 2026 Storyhouse seeks a Head of Visitor Services to lead front‑facing operations, ensuring a welcoming, accessible experience while driving income through excellent service and planning. More jobs... EVENTS & LEARNING Capital Developments: Engaging Your Audience Theatres Trust Online March 5, 2026 Webinar exploring how to first test for, then maintain, re-engage, and even grow audiences during theatre capital projects and other major changes. The Power of Place: Cultural Philanthropy in 2026 Figurative Manchester March 10, 2026 Join us for a free half-day conference exploring the power of place-based cultural philanthropy to drive meaningful change. Preparing for Capital Developments Theatres Trust Online March 12, 2026 A capital project is a major undertaking that takes many years of planning and detailed preparatory work, so it is important to get it right and make the most of the opportunity. 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Cultural Development Gathering-26: PROJECT LEGACY Five10Twelve, Cultural Development Fund Network Stoke-on-Trent March 19, 2026 Join us for the CDF National Symposium 2026 and help set the agenda for the next phase of culture-led growth and opportunity, with a focus on building a long-lasting legacy in place-based cultural projects. Engage Summit 2026: Practical approaches to meaningful public engagement National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) Birmingham April 29, 2026 - April 30, 2026 The Engage Summit 2026 brings together universities, cultural organisations, community partners and funders to explore how public engagement can be more inclusive, equitable and impactful. Business of the Arts Summit Arts Professional in association with Baker Richards London May 13, 2026 The summit will tackle the critical questions facing arts leaders today: sustainable business models, funding strategies, and how to balance the books while staying true to your mission. 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Managing People & Behaviour Dynamics Artswork Professional Development – March 9, 2026 - March 16, 2026 – Online A practical two-part course to help you understand and influence workplace interactions in the creative, cultural & heritage sectors ‘Why don’t you just try acting?’: The Theatre of Marginalised Communities and the Encounter between US and UK Actor Training British American Drama Academy – March 15, 2026 - March 16, 2026 – London Bringing together scholars and practitioners, this symposium will explore how the encounter between US and UK actor training has been shaped by marginalised communities.  More events... FROM THE ARCHIVE This time last year... February 27, 2025 Rescues and reprieves as some councils reconsider culture cuts Bristol City Council has become the latest local authority to reconsider proposals to cut culture funding. In postponing planned cuts… This week five years ago... February 23, 2021 Surrey venues draw sightseers, spending and social benefits, study finds New research shows 70% of visitors to Surrey arts venues would not have come into town – and spent an… Way back when... February 22, 2016 Culture Secretary and Arts Minister split on EU vote Whittingdale and Vaizey will back opposing campaign teams in the run-up to the forthcoming EU membership referendum. Unsubscribe / mailing preferences   |   View online Arts Professional Media Ltd Milton Hall, Ely Road, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6WZ Copyright Arts Professional Media Ltd. 2026, all rights reserved