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Events on Arts Professional View online When you wish upon an ACE review The Hodge review of Arts Council England resembles a Christmas wish list, but who stands to get their presents? asks Robin Cantrill-Fenwick, chief executive at Baker Richards and Arts… Read more... Nothing Without Us: Disability in the arts and cultural sector Dr Mai Musié, senior manager at the National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange (NCACE), speaks to three leaders working at the intersection of research… Read more... NEW EVENTS, COURSES & CALL-OUTS Essentials in Application Writing Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Online January 14, 2026 - January 21, 2026 Learn how to write strong applications and effectively communicate about your work to successfully achieve funding from Trusts and Foundations. HdK’s roadmap to writing a website brief HdK Online January 27, 2026 Planning a new website? Learn how the right brief can set you up for success. Webinar: Building Financial Resilience Figurative Online January 29, 2026 Join the team at Figurative for a free webinar exploring financial resilience and repayable finance. Learn how cultural organisations can diversify income and leverage impact investment alongside grants. Essentials in Fundraising Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Online February 3, 2026 - February 10, 2026 This course is ideal for individuals who are new to arts fundraising or those with prior fundraising experience who are looking for a refresher. Let's Get Real Conference 2026: AI The Audience Agency London March 19, 2026 The 2026 conference will focus on AI by exploring tools, use cases, governance and strategy, all in the context of what it means to be a cultural organisation trying to get the best from technology. Safeguarding Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Tailored safeguarding training for the creative, cultural & heritage sectors: interactive, sector-specific learning. Project Management Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Project management for creative, cultural & heritage sectors - interactive courses on a range of practical topics. Supporting People, Safety & Wellbeing Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Interactive courses on wellbeing, trauma, behaviour, risk and safety, and supporting young people tailored for creative & cultural settings. eLearning (Self-Guided Courses) Artswork Professional Development Online Learn safeguarding, inclusion, survey design & more anytime, anywhere with our flexible self-guided eLearning courses. OTHER EVENTS ONLINE Evening Courses: Developing Marketing Strategies / Introduction to Arts Evaluation and more Guildhall School of Music & Drama – January 20, 2026 - February 25, 2026 – Online Boost your creative career with evening courses in arts evaluation, event production and management & marketing. National Conference 2026: Change On Our Streets OutdoorArtsUK – February 3, 2026 - February 4, 2026 – East The OutdoorArtsUK National Conference: Change On Our Streets is coming to Cambridge in February 2026. LATEST FEATURES & OPINION All of Us: How one arts centre responded to the discovery just 1% of its workforce was disabled Deborah Kermode, who leads Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre, discusses how the organisation instituted an ‘urgent’ 18-month project to diversify its staff and support disabled employees. More features & opinion...  LATEST NEWS Town of Culture: The playing field so far As Bradford wraps up its festivities as UK City of Culture 2025, towns across the country are signalling their intention to become the first Town… More news... Unsubscribe / mailing preferences   |   View online Arts Professional Media Ltd Milton Hall, Ely Road, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6WZ Copyright Arts Professional Media Ltd. 2025, all rights reserved

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Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Principles and Practice Centre for Cultural Value Online A free-to-access online course to help you understand the principles and master the practice of carrying out evaluation.

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Evening Courses: Developing Marketing Strategies / Introduction to Arts Evaluation and more Guildhall School of Music & Drama – January 20, 2026 - February 25, 2026 – Online Boost your creative career with evening courses in arts evaluation, event production and management & marketing. National Conference 2026: Change On Our Streets OutdoorArtsUK – February 3, 2026 - February 4, 2026 – East The OutdoorArtsUK National Conference: Change On Our Streets is coming to Cambridge in February 2026.

4-Day Intensive London Producing Course The CGO Institute – March 19, 2026 - March 22, 2026 – London Join our Spring 2026 Creative Producing diploma programme featuring 8 modules in 4 days led by an international team of experienced practitioners in London!

LATEST NEWS Government departments come under fire from MPs for ‘neglect’ of heritage assets The Cabinet Office has been criticised for a lack of “oversight” on how government departments, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Ministry of… Arts and culture sector receives strong showing in New Year Honours Close to 100 people have been recognised for their work in the arts, culture and creative industries in the King’s New Year Honours list, with…

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HdK’s roadmap to writing a website brief HdK Online January 27, 2026 Planning a new website? Learn how the right brief can set you up for success.

Webinar: Building Financial Resilience Figurative Online January 29, 2026 Join the team at Figurative for a free webinar exploring financial resilience and repayable finance. Learn how cultural organisations can diversify income and leverage impact investment alongside grants. Essentials in Fundraising Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Online February 3, 2026 - February 10, 2026 This course is ideal for individuals who are new to arts fundraising or those with prior fundraising experience who are looking for a refresher.

How to evaluate digital work The Space Online February 4, 2026 This webinar introduces The Space’s simple evaluation framework and shares insights and learnings from two digital commissions we have applied it to.

LATEST FEATURES & OPINION Price divergence without the nasty surprises Robbie Kings, senior consultant at Baker Richards, argues for a pricing strategy that is transparent, intentional, fair and aimed at specific groups.

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Scottish government makes good on £20m culture boost in draft budget The Scottish government has reaffirmed its pledge to increase cultural spending by £20 million as part of its draft budget announcement for the next financial…

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Price divergence without the nasty surprises Robbie Kings, senior consultant at Baker Richards, argues for a pricing strategy that is transparent, intentional, fair and aimed at specific groups.

Read more... Unlocking potential: Investment finance at work for culture After securing a further £10 million in repayable loans for the UK’s cultural and creative sector, Figurative’s Fran Sanderson details the singular opportunities offered by this kind of investment - and how it differs from grants. Read more...

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National Conference 2026: Change On Our Streets OutdoorArtsUK – February 3, 2026 - February 4, 2026 – East The OutdoorArtsUK National Conference: Change On Our Streets is coming to Cambridge in February 2026.

LATEST FEATURES & OPINION

Devolution plans for England pose a major threat As the Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill makes its way to the Lords, we are told it will place ‘more power in the hands of local people’. But Steve Mannix, CEO of Mercury Theatre in Colchester, is concerned culture will be excluded.

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Museums and galleries’ financial shift drives DCMS underspend Financial management of state-sponsored museums and galleries, including increased reliance on visitor income and reserves, was a key factor behind a £356 million underspend recorded by the Department for Culture,…

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Building the next chapter for the Centre for Cultural Value Stephen Dobson and Liz Harrop of the Centre for Cultural Value discuss their next steps after securing ‘the rare gift of stability’- thanks to confirmed multi-year funding. Read more... Bridging the digital divide: The role of technology in cultural connection As the arts sector continues to change, there is an opportunity - and a responsibility - to reflect on the role digital systems play in shaping cultural participation, writes Substrakt’s Maisie Burn. Read more...

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Webinar: Building Financial Resilience Figurative Online January 29, 2026 Join the team at Figurative for a free webinar exploring financial resilience and repayable finance. Learn how cultural organisations can diversify income and leverage impact investment alongside grants.

Essentials in Fundraising Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Online February 3, 2026 - February 10, 2026 This course is ideal for individuals who are new to arts fundraising or those with prior fundraising experience who are looking for a refresher. How to evaluate digital work The Space Online February 4, 2026 This webinar introduces The Space’s simple evaluation framework and shares insights and learnings from two digital commissions we have applied it to.

The future of social media for arts marketing HdK Online February 24, 2026 What does the future of social media look like for arts and cultural organisations?

Let's Get Real Conference 2026: AI The Audience Agency London March 19, 2026 The 2026 conference will focus on AI by exploring tools, use cases, governance and strategy, all in the context of what it means to be a cultural organisation trying to get the best from technology.

Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Principles and Practice Centre for Cultural Value Online A free-to-access online course to help you understand the principles and master the practice of carrying out evaluation.

MA Programmes at the University of Leeds School of Performance and Cultural Industries, University of Leeds Leeds Join one of our MA programmes at the School of Performance and Cultural Industries and combine practical skills with a grounding in research and critical frameworks. PROMOTED Culture, Climate and Environmental Responsibility Annual Report 2024-25 Find out how arts organisations across England are accelerating environmental action at scale in the latest Culture, Climate and Environmental Responsibility Annual Report. Find out more

OTHER EVENTS ONLINE National Conference 2026: Change On Our Streets OutdoorArtsUK – February 3, 2026 - February 4, 2026 – East The OutdoorArtsUK National Conference: Change On Our Streets is coming to Cambridge in February 2026.

ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION The illusion of inclusion We’ve spent years talking about inclusion, yet our data still tells a one-sided story. Arts impact and audience development consultant Melina Barnett argues that we need to embed evaluation with care and access in mind. More features & opinion...  ICYMI: NEWS Government climbs down on music venues’ bills hike The government has promised pubs and music venues a 15% business rates discount, after nearly 50 of Labour’s 404 MPs demanded a U-turn on hospitality…

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Marketers and leaders need to talk With confidence stretched across the sector, Cath Hume of the Arts Marketing Association explores what cultural marketers and leaders need from one another – and how better dialogue could unlock shared solutions. Read more... Art’s greatest value is in building community, so invite people in For many working in the arts, it’s the social and community aspects of their jobs that is the most compelling, as Splitpixel’s Lauren James has been finding out. Read more...

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The future of social media for arts marketing HdK Online February 24, 2026 What does the future of social media look like for arts and cultural organisations?

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.

Let's Get Real Conference 2026: AI The Audience Agency London March 19, 2026 The 2026 conference will focus on AI by exploring tools, use cases, governance and strategy, all in the context of what it means to be a cultural organisation trying to get the best from technology.

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.

MA Programmes at the University of Leeds School of Performance and Cultural Industries, University of Leeds Leeds Join one of our MA programmes at the School of Performance and Cultural Industries and combine practical skills with a grounding in research and critical frameworks.

Safeguarding Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Tailored safeguarding training for the creative, cultural & heritage sectors: interactive, sector-specific learning. Project Management Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Project management for creative, cultural & heritage sectors - interactive courses on a range of practical topics. Supporting People, Safety & Wellbeing Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Interactive courses on wellbeing, trauma, behaviour, risk and safety, and supporting young people tailored for creative & cultural settings.

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Artswork Professional Development Online Learn safeguarding, inclusion, survey design & more anytime, anywhere with our flexible self-guided eLearning courses.

PROMOTED MA programmes for cultural professionals – deepen your impact and create meaningful change Expert teaching, world-class facilities and part-time study options at the School of Performance and Cultural Industries, University of Leeds. Join us for your MA in September 2026. Find out more OTHER EVENTS ONLINE Essential Safeguarding for the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors Artswork Professional Development – March 2, 2026 – Online A comprehensive safeguarding course tailored for those working in all organisations within the creative, cultural, and heritage sectors. Theory of Change Models for Strategic Project Planning Artswork Professional Development – March 3, 2026 – Online A focused session to help enhance your project planning, strategic alignment, and impact measurement through Theory of Change models. 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.

ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION

Is 2026 the ‘seatbelt moment’ for the arts? In the first article in our series exploring creative health, Daisy Fancourt, author of a new book on how the arts can transform our health, thinks 2026 may represent a turning point in arts policy.

More features & opinion...  ICYMI: NEWS Government climbs down on music venues’ bills hike The government has promised pubs and music venues a 15% business rates discount, after nearly 50 of Labour’s 404 MPs demanded a U-turn on hospitality… More news... 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

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How a research trip to Rio helped shape a solo show Art Fund’s Joe Jefford talks to Andrea Nitsche-Krupp about her Laura Lima show at the ICA. Read more... Creative health at a crossroads: Why universities matter The creative health sector sits at the intersection of arts, health and social care, supporting wellness across the UK. Yet this positioning means it often falls between funding systems. Can collaborative work with universities provide any relief? asks Laura Kemp. Read more...

NEW EVENTS, COURSES & CALL-OUTS

The future of social media for arts marketing HdK Online February 24, 2026 What does the future of social media look like for arts and cultural organisations?

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. Murmuration: Culture Summit 2026 Culture Central West Midlands March 18, 2026 Interested in place based collective change? Join Culture Central and the RSC as we continue to collectively strategise for culture.

Let's Get Real Conference 2026: AI The Audience Agency London March 19, 2026 The 2026 conference will focus on AI by exploring tools, use cases, governance and strategy, all in the context of what it means to be a cultural organisation trying to get the best from technology. 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.

Oxford Cultural Leader Online 2026 Oxford University Online May 18, 2026 - May 22, 2026 Join a global cohort of arts and culture leaders for Oxford University's live, interactive programme, drawing on Saïd Business School expertise and industry experience.

PROMOTED Engage Summit 2026: Ideas, Tools and Partnerships That Work The Engage Summit 2026 brings together higher education, culture and communities to explore how public engagement can be more inclusive, collaborative and impactful. Join peers from across the UK for practical learning, fresh thinking and honest conversation. Book your place

OTHER EVENTS ONLINE Essential Safeguarding for the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors Artswork Professional Development – March 2, 2026 – Online A comprehensive safeguarding course tailored for those working in all organisations within the creative, cultural, and heritage sectors. Theory of Change Models for Strategic Project Planning Artswork Professional Development – March 3, 2026 – Online A focused session to help enhance your project planning, strategic alignment, and impact measurement through Theory of Change models. 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.  ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION

Heritage holds the key to better places New research from Historic England suggests emotional connection to historic places is fundamental to our wellbeing, as its chairman Lord Neil Mendoza explains.

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Former Culture Minister suggests ACE in need of leadership refresh Ed (now Lord) Vaizey has suggested it may be time for fresh leadership at Arts Council England (ACE) in the wake of an independent review…

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The hidden costs of AI adoption After months researching the ethical implications of AI, CultureSuite's chief technology officer Hubby has more questions than answers. But one thing he says is clear: we shouldn't be figuring this out alone. Read more... Belonging by making: What we learn when we make art together Making art with other people is less about delivering and more about building connections - slowly, carefully and with a lot of tea. So says Rhyannon Parry, creative producer at Heart of Glass. Read more...

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.

OTHER EVENTS ONLINE Essential Safeguarding for the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors Artswork Professional Development – March 2, 2026 – Online A comprehensive safeguarding course tailored for those working in all organisations within the creative, cultural, and heritage sectors. Theory of Change Models for Strategic Project Planning Artswork Professional Development – March 3, 2026 – Online A focused session to help enhance your project planning, strategic alignment, and impact measurement through Theory of Change models. 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.

ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION The power of dance for women affected by cancer Studies show that dance supports emotional regulation, reduces isolation and alleviates mental health challenges, as Lucy Williams knows from her work with Move Dance Feel.

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Intellectual property is sector’s birthright, Bryant declares Minister Chris Bryant has stressed government’s responsibility to handle legislation regarding intellectual property and artificial intelligence (AI) carefully and clearly. The Department for Business and…

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Libraries as digital commissioners As the final projects in the Digital Spaces programme launch this winter, Angie McFarlane of The Space reflects on what has been an extraordinary year of library-led creativity. Read more... David v Goliath: Is mega philanthropy possible for smaller arts organisations? Large donations to major arts institutions are of course very welcome. But what is possible for smaller organisations? ask Cause4’s Michelle Wright and Steph Brocken. Read more...

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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. Murmuration: Culture Summit 2026 Culture Central West Midlands March 18, 2026 Interested in place based collective change? Join Culture Central and the RSC as we continue to collectively strategise for culture.

Creating digital spaces in libraries The Space Online March 18, 2026 Join us for a celebration of digital creativity, and to find out what’s possible when the tools for expression and participation are shared across a network.

Let's Get Real Conference 2026: AI The Audience Agency London March 19, 2026 The 2026 conference will focus on AI by exploring tools, use cases, governance and strategy, all in the context of what it means to be a cultural organisation trying to get the best from technology.

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.

Oxford Cultural Leaders Online 2026

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.

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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, said the Young Vic is not “due to make any…

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Arts Pay 2025 - Webinar Arts Professional Online March 19, 2026 This 90-minute panel brings together six leaders who are already working to change how the sector operates. They’ll respond to the Arts Pay findings and share what they’re implementing, experimenting with, and wrestling with – including the messy, unfinished parts. How to measure your website’s impact and action your analytics HdK Online March 31, 2026 How can we ensure the work we put into our website is paying off? Finding Your Leadership Clore Leadership Online April 13, 2026 - May 4, 2026 Step into your identity as a leader Finding Your Leadership is a brand-new, flexible online course, designed specifically for early to mid-career arts professionals.

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. Oxford Cultural Leaders Online 2026 Oxford University Online May 18, 2026 - May 22, 2026 Join a global cohort of arts and culture leaders for Oxford University's live, interactive programme, drawing on Saïd Business School expertise and industry experience. MA Programmes at the University of Leeds School of Performance and Cultural Industries, University of Leeds Leeds Join one of our MA programmes at the School of Performance and Cultural Industries and combine practical skills with a grounding in research and critical frameworks.

Self-Guided Courses (eLearning) Artswork Professional Development Online Learn safeguarding, inclusion, survey design & more anytime, anywhere with our flexible self-guided eLearning courses.

Safeguarding Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Tailored safeguarding training for the creative, cultural & heritage sectors: interactive, sector-specific learning. Project Management Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Project management for creative, cultural & heritage sectors - interactive courses on a range of practical topics. Supporting People, Safety & Wellbeing Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Interactive courses on wellbeing, trauma, behaviour, risk and safety, and supporting young people tailored for creative & cultural settings.

ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION

Lasting regeneration starts with listening Sustainable heritage regeneration is not just about investment – it requires participation from the local community, writes Eilish McGuinness of The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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ACE faces fresh ‘gender beliefs’ legal challenge A poet and trauma survivor is threatening to sue Arts Council England over its funding of a poetry magazine she claims would not publish her…

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Building legacy: The Capital of Culture In advance of a cultural development gathering in Stoke-on-Trent later this month, Five10Twelve's Jason Jones-Hall outlines the key themes under exploration. Read more...

Libraries as digital commissioners

As the final projects in the Digital Spaces programme launch this winter, Angie McFarlane of The Space reflects on what has been an extraordinary year… Read more...

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Is social media (still) worth your time? The Space Online March 31, 2026 As social media platform algorithms change what friends and followers see and engage with, are you considering whether creating content and sharing with audiences is worthwhile?

Finding Your Leadership Clore Leadership Online April 13, 2026 - May 4, 2026

Step into your identity as a leader. Finding Your Leadership is a brand-new, flexible online course, designed specifically for early to mid-career arts professionals. With For About 2026: Are you playing out? Heart of Glass Prescot, Merseyside April 16, 2026 A day-long, practice-based gathering for everyone who makes art with young people - artists, theatre makers, youth workers, play workers, educators, producers, and funders. A space to slow down, reflect, experiment, ask questions, and share learning in a supportive, playful environment.

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.

Core Skills in Coaching & Mentoring – Foundation Level (EMCC accredited)

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

London June 5, 2026 - June 26, 2026 Learn the core coaching skills you need to be an outstanding leader through developing employees and creating a culture of positive engagement in your team and across your organisation.

MA Programmes at the University of Leeds School of Performance and Cultural Industries, University of Leeds Leeds Join one of our MA programmes at the School of Performance and Cultural Industries and combine practical skills with a grounding in research and critical frameworks.

Safeguarding Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Tailored safeguarding training for the creative, cultural & heritage sectors: interactive, sector-specific learning.

Project Management Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Project management for creative, cultural & heritage sectors - interactive courses on a range of practical topics. Supporting People, Safety & Wellbeing Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Interactive courses on wellbeing, trauma, behaviour, risk and safety, and supporting young people tailored for creative & cultural settings. Self-Guided Courses (eLearning) Artswork Professional Development Online Learn safeguarding, inclusion, survey design & more anytime, anywhere with our flexible self-guided eLearning courses.

Executive and Professional Performance Coaching

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

London Learn to own your stage as a leader through one-to-one executive coaching, personality profiling, voice and embodiment work. OTHER EVENTS ONLINE Base Frequencies - Sound and the Outdoors 101 Outdoor Arts – July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 – South East Base Frequencies is our professional development lab for artists using sound as a key part of their practice and interested in making work for the outdoors. Summer School with ADHOK - The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors 101 Outdoor Arts – July 27, 2026 - July 31, 2026 – South East Join internationally-renowned Compagnie ADHOK for an intensive residential workshop on The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors. Deadline: 9am, Mon 11 May

ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION ‘We’re not great at candid conversations in governance’ Following publication of Arts Council England’s guidance on strengthening chair/CEO practice, its author Fiona Allan reflects on her many years’ experience in both roles.

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Theatre sector suffers ‘marked’ decline in confidence, as 36% predict deficit Theatres are experiencing a “marked deterioration in sector confidence”, with just 36% of organisations expecting turnover to increase in 2025/26, down from 60% the previous…

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Rethinking the Model, part 1: The enigma of relevance In his first part of Rethinking the Model, Baker Richards’ David Reece reframes ‘relevance’ as a symptom of a mismatch between inherited cultural institutions and… Read more... Art as a benefit: Encouraging employees to visit museums In a challenging financial and social climate, many employers are seeking impactful wellbeing benefits to support their employees. Visiting museums is one of them, writes… Read more... PROMOTED How core coaching skills can make you an outstanding leader Learn about the key skills in coaching and mentoring needed to develop others and create a culture of positive engagement in your team and across your organisation to achieve the results you want, from specialist professional development provider Guildhall Ignite. Find out more

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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.

How to measure your website’s impact and action your analytics HdK Online March 31, 2026 How can we ensure the work we put into our website is paying off?

Is social media (still) worth your time? The Space Online March 31, 2026 As social media platform algorithms change what friends and followers see and engage with, are you considering whether creating content and sharing with audiences is worthwhile? Finding Your Leadership Clore Leadership Online April 13, 2026 - May 4, 2026 Step into your identity as a leader. Finding Your Leadership is a brand-new, flexible online course, designed specifically for early to mid-career arts professionals.

EDI at governance level: How to move from intention to impact? Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in governance remains a significant challenge. Clore Leadership associate Keith Arrowsmith shares a benchmarking tool to help arts organisations embed…

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English National Opera funding furore still raw for the sector, ACE review leader says The leader of an independent review into Arts Council England (ACE) has suggested a decision to cut funding to English National Opera remains the “big…

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Creating the conditions for producers to thrive At a recent international workshop, Figurative’s Fran Sanderson heard someone declare the UK is ‘sitting on a goldmine’, in terms of its cultural assets. But that simple metaphor hides a more complex reality. Read more... From panic to preparation: What confident communicators do Drawing on Arts Marketing Association’s Together We Act research, Matt Ecclestone shares what works for cultural marketers when communicating on challenging topics. Read more...

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CultureLab UK CultureSuite Salford June 3, 2026 Practical learning and honest exchange around digital, marketing and audience development for arts and culture professionals.

OTHER EVENTS ONLINE Base Frequencies - Sound and the Outdoors 101 Outdoor Arts – July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 – South East Base Frequencies is our professional development lab for artists using sound as a key part of their practice and interested in making work for the outdoors. Summer School with ADHOK - The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors 101 Outdoor Arts – July 27, 2026 - July 31, 2026 – South East Join internationally-renowned Compagnie ADHOK for an intensive residential workshop on The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors. Deadline: 9am, Mon 11 May ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION

Arts Pay 2025: When values meet form Reflecting on a webinar held last week, David Reece of Baker Richards considers what the Arts Pay 2025 survey* findings reveal about the structures shaping work in the sector and why change so often falters when they remain intact.

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Scottish government injects final £3.5m into Citizens Theatre redevelopment The Citizens Theatre will receive a further grant of £3.5 million, after it wrote to the Scottish government requesting additional funding to cover finalised refurbishment…

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What works in audience development As The Audience Agency’s new audience development playbook is published, Anne Torreggiani shares her thoughts about what it takes to grow and diversify audiences in the current climate. Read more... The first impression problem What does your organisation look like to a newcomer? Indigo’s Katy Raines explores how seeing cultural experiences through the eyes of newcomers can reveal hidden barriers and help attract a wider range of audiences. Read more...

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Finding Your Leadership Clore Leadership Online April 13, 2026 - May 4, 2026 Step into your identity as a leader. Finding Your Leadership is a brand-new, flexible online course, designed specifically for early to mid-career arts professionals.

Museum Skills: A Practical Toolkit V&A Academy Online April 15, 2026 - June 10, 2026 Considering a career in museums and galleries? Go behind the scenes at the V&A for eight weeks of tangible insights and practical info. Book today for 25% off. Engaging arts audiences with email marketing HdK Online April 28, 2026 How can we effectively engage our audiences through email marketing?

Connect Reflect with Clore Leadership Clore Leadership Online Would you like to carve out space to think beyond the daily pressures of your role? PROMOTED Celebrating 25 Years of Arts Professional Join us for the Business of the Arts Summit, a new forum created for people making critical decisions on income, costs, budgets, and strategy in arts & culture. Hosted by Arts Professional, this is a day dedicated to exploring sustainable business models and useful insights to strengthen planning, forecasting and risk management. Wednesday 13 May 2026. London, Conway Hall. Book now OTHER EVENTS ONLINE

Base Frequencies - Sound and the Outdoors 101 Outdoor Arts – July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 – South East Base Frequencies is our professional development lab for artists using sound as a key part of their practice and interested in making work for the outdoors.

Summer School with ADHOK - The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors

101 Outdoor Arts – July 27, 2026 - July 30, 2026 – South East

Join internationally-renowned Compagnie ADHOK for an intensive residential workshop on The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors. Deadline: 9am, Mon 11 May

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Thirty years of everyday creativity: What has changed? Robin Simpson reflects on a career spent championing volunteer-led creative groups, as he prepares to step down as chief executive of Creative Lives.

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Soho Theatre faces disability discrimination claim after axing freelancer A freelance technician lodged claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against Soho Theatre after being dismissed with immediate effect, an employment tribunal has heard.…

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Finding Your Leadership Clore Leadership Online April 13, 2026 - May 4, 2026 Step into your identity as a leader. Finding Your Leadership is a brand-new, flexible online course, designed specifically for early to mid-career arts professionals.

Museum Skills: A Practical Toolkit V&A Academy Online April 15, 2026 - June 10, 2026

Considering a career in museums and galleries? Go behind the scenes at the V&A for eight weeks of tangible insights and practical info. Get 25% off this course with code ArtsProf25.

Engaging arts audiences with email marketing HdK Online April 28, 2026 How can we effectively engage our audiences through email marketing?

Figurative Open House – Meet the Team Figurative London & Online May 6, 2026 Join Figurative at Somerset House on Wednesday 6th May, 10am–5pm, for informal 20-minute one-to-one chats with our investment, impact or philanthropy teams.

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. CultureLab UK CultureSuite Salford June 3, 2026 Practical learning and honest exchange around digital, marketing and audience development for arts and culture professionals. Core Skills in Coaching & Mentoring – Foundation Level (EMCC accredited) Guildhall School of Music & Drama London June 5, 2026 - June 26, 2026 Learn the core coaching skills you need to be an outstanding leader through developing employees and creating a culture of positive engagement in your team and across your organisation.

AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration.

OTHER EVENTS ONLINE Base Frequencies - Sound and the Outdoors 101 Outdoor Arts – July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 – South East Base Frequencies is our professional development lab for artists using sound as a key part of their practice and interested in making work for the outdoors. Summer School with ADHOK - The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors 101 Outdoor Arts – July 27, 2026 - July 30, 2026 – South East Join internationally-renowned Compagnie ADHOK for an intensive residential workshop on The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors. Deadline: 9am, Mon 11 May ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION

Tackling gender inequalities in music When the Misogyny in Music report was published two years ago, it made several recommendations about music higher education. Anna Bull of the University of…

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Tokyo-based firm triumphs in contest for National Gallery wing An architectural practice known for its part in global cultural landmarks has secured a multimillion-pound project to reimagine the National Gallery. Japan-based firm Kengo Kuma…

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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. Read more... What Cities of Culture teach us about fundraising, place and legacy Michelle Wright, of Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy, reviews the drivers of success in past City of Culture awards concluding that, when approached strategically, they represent a powerful model for place-based cultural investment. Read more...

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RPA Fund - Sector Survey Figurative Online April 15, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Take part in our short survey as Figurative looks to develop a new type of finance for the cultural and creative sector. Win a £250 donation to a charity of your choice.

Museum Skills: A Practical Toolkit V&A Academy Online April 15, 2026 - June 10, 2026 Considering a career in museums and galleries? Go behind the scenes at the V&A for eight weeks of tangible insights and practical info. Get 25% off this course with code ArtsProf25.

MA Programmes at Falmouth University Falmouth University Online April 28, 2026 - June 17, 2026 Free online events to explore postgraduate study at Falmouth University, for prospective students and educators.

ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION Investing in people The new Schwarzman Centre in Oxford is a landmark at a time when investment in arts and humanities is at a critical low, writes its managing director, Alexandra Vincent.

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Widespread cancel culture is ‘scary’, claims ACE review leader The author of an independent review into Arts Council England (ACE) has urged the public body to establish definitive protocol on how to cope with…

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We need to build digital capacity at the top of our organisations When leadership is unsure about digital, it can have unintended ripple effects of extra responsibility and operational challenges for project teams, writes Ash Mann, an associate for The Space. Read more... Ethical data practice: What we measure shapes what we value Stephen Dobson and Anna Kime from the Centre for Cultural Value reflect on why ethical data practice sits at the heart of their approach. Read more... PROMOTED Excel at meeting the national accreditation for family-friendliness and age-friendliness Ensure your programming, messaging and audience experiences are age-friendly and inclusive for families. This course suits organisations of all sizes—send team members leading different areas, or if you’re wearing multiple hats, join to build skills and confidence across your work. Find out more

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RPA Fund - Sector Survey Figurative Online April 15, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Take part in our short survey as Figurative looks to develop a new type of finance for the cultural and creative sector. Win a £250 donation to a charity of your choice.

MA Programmes at Falmouth University Falmouth University Online April 28, 2026 - June 17, 2026 Free online events to explore postgraduate study at Falmouth University, for prospective students and educators.

Engaging arts audiences with email marketing HdK Online April 28, 2026 How can we effectively engage our audiences through email marketing?

Connect Reflect with Clore Leadership - call for applications Clore Leadership Online April 30, 2026

Would you like to carve out space to think beyond the daily pressures of your role?

Standards PLUS Course: Excelling at being Inclusive Family Arts Campaign Online May 5, 2026 - June 16, 2026 Ensure your programming, messaging and audience experiences are inclusive. Choose family or age-friendly focus, or both.

Figurative Open House – Meet the Team Figurative London & Online May 6, 2026 Join Figurative at Somerset House on Wednesday 6th May, 10am–5pm, for informal 20-minute one-to-one chats with our investment, impact or philanthropy teams. 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.

AI tools for your website HdK Online May 21, 2026 How can we use AI to improve our online presence?

CultureLab UK CultureSuite Salford June 3, 2026 Practical learning and honest exchange around digital, marketing and audience development for arts and culture professionals. Core Skills in Coaching & Mentoring – Foundation Level (EMCC accredited) Guildhall School of Music & Drama London June 5, 2026 - June 26, 2026 Learn the core coaching skills you need to be an outstanding leader through developing employees and creating a culture of positive engagement in your team and across your organisation. AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration.

ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION Accessibility in 2026: What, why, how? The bar is rising on accessibility - regulatorily, technologically and in terms of audience expectation, as Caspian Turner, founder of Accessible by Design explains.

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ACE leaders deny facing ‘specific’ government pressure Long-time chair of Arts Council England (ACE), Sir Nicholas Serota, has said he can “honestly say” he has not encountered “any specific pressure” from government…

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Artists and universities: The ripple effects of creative careers ‘What happens when you let artists in? Everything.’ NCACE’s Evelyn Wilson explores the scope of what is possible when universities partner with artists. Read more...

Accessibility in 2026: What, why, how? The bar is rising on accessibility - regulatorily, technologically and in terms of audience expectation, as Caspian Turner, founder of Accessible by Design explains.

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RPA Fund - Sector Survey Figurative Online April 15, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Take part in our short survey as Figurative looks to develop a new type of finance for the cultural and creative sector. Win a £250 donation to a charity of your choice. MA Programmes at Falmouth University Falmouth University Online April 28, 2026 - June 17, 2026 Free online events to explore postgraduate study at Falmouth University, for prospective students and educators.

Standards PLUS Course: Excelling at being Inclusive Family Arts Campaign Online May 5, 2026 - June 16, 2026 Ensure your programming, messaging and audience experiences are inclusive. Choose family or age-friendly focus, or both.

Figurative Open House – Meet the Team Figurative London & Online May 6, 2026 Join Figurative at Somerset House on Wednesday 6th May, 10am–5pm, for informal 20-minute one-to-one chats with our investment, impact or philanthropy teams. 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. AI tools for your website HdK Online May 21, 2026 How can we use AI to improve our online presence?

Core Skills in Coaching & Mentoring – Foundation Level (EMCC accredited) Guildhall School of Music & Drama London June 5, 2026 - June 26, 2026 Learn the core coaching skills you need to be an outstanding leader through developing employees and creating a culture of positive engagement in your team and across your organisation.

AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration.

Executive and Professional Performance Coaching Guildhall School of Music & Drama London Learn to own your stage as a leader through one-to-one executive coaching, personality profiling, voice and embodiment work.

Arts Fundraising survey: A call to fundraisers to take part Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy and Arts Professional. Fundraising in arts, culture and heritage is under unprecedented pressure. We need your voice - take part in the Arts Fundraising Survey.

Safeguarding Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Tailored safeguarding training for the creative, cultural & heritage sectors: interactive, sector-specific learning. Project Management Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Project management for creative, cultural & heritage sectors - interactive courses on a range of practical topics.

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Artswork Professional Development Online Interactive courses on wellbeing, trauma, behaviour, risk and safety, and supporting young people tailored for creative & cultural settings.

eLearning Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Learn safeguarding, inclusion, communication skills & more anytime, anywhere with our flexible self-guided eLearning courses. OTHER EVENTS ONLINE Measuring Impact & Evaluation in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors Artswork Professional Development – June 29, 2026 – Online A comprehensive full-day course for practitioners seeking a practical understanding of evaluation in the arts. Enquiry-Led Practice: Reflective Questioning Artswork Professional Development – July 6, 2026 – Online Using enquiry and reflective questioning for connection, clarity and collaboration. Effective Consultation in the Arts Artswork Professional Development – July 7, 2026 – Online A one-day course to help creative professionals plan and deliver effective consultations that inform inclusive decision-making.

Summer School with ADHOK - The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors 101 Outdoor Arts – July 27, 2026 - July 30, 2026 – South East Join internationally-renowned Compagnie ADHOK for an intensive residential workshop on The Language of Dance Theatre Outdoors. Deadline: 9am, Mon 11 May

ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION The arm’s length principle under the spotlight Neil Puffett looks at ACE’s independence and accountability, questioning whether ‘concrete safeguards’ are in place to ensure the arm’s length principle between the funder and government.

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‘Marked increase’ in antisemitism in UK arts sector, report claims Jewish artists are experiencing a wave of boycotts, with exclusion in some cases triggered by “their identity” rather than anything they have said or done,…

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RPA Fund - Sector Survey Figurative Online April 15, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Take part in our short survey as Figurative looks to develop a new type of finance for the cultural and creative sector. Win a £250 donation to a charity of your choice.

Arts Fundraising survey: A call to fundraisers to take part Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy and Arts Professional

April 27, 2026 - June 1, 2026

Fundraising in arts, culture and heritage is under unprecedented pressure. We need your voice - take part in the Arts Fundraising Survey.

MA Programmes at Falmouth University Falmouth University Online April 28, 2026 - June 17, 2026 Free online events to explore postgraduate study at Falmouth University, for prospective students and educators.

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.

AI tools for your website HdK Online May 21, 2026 How can we use AI to improve our online presence? Core Skills in Coaching & Mentoring – Foundation Level (EMCC accredited) Guildhall School of Music & Drama London June 5, 2026 - June 26, 2026 Learn the core coaching skills you need to be an outstanding leader through developing employees and creating a culture of positive engagement in your team and across your organisation. AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration.

The National Arts and Cultural Education Awards – Nominations now open! Curious Minds North West October 21, 2026 Curious Minds invite you to submit your nominations for The National Arts and Cultural Education Awards, shining a light on best practice and innovation in the field of creative and cultural learning.

Executive and Professional Performance Coaching Guildhall School of Music & Drama London Learn to own your stage as a leader through one-to-one executive coaching, personality profiling, voice and embodiment work.

Arts Professional’s silver jubilee This week marks 25 years since Arts Professional first hit the newsstands as a weekly print publication. Editor Ruth Hogarth reflects on the changes over that quarter of a century.

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ACE must claw back cash from antisemitic projects, Starmer declares The government will “expect more” from cultural venues and spaces, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, with funders expected to “suspend, withdraw and claw back…

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Is membership dead? New research from Indigo suggests arts memberships are trying to be all things to all people. Associate director Kerry Radden argues the case for fewer benefits and sharper thinking about what membership is for. Read more... Membership: How to build loyalty Membership programmes in the cultural sector often focus on transactional perks. But, as Sue Elliott of Calgary Opera writes, enduring membership are built on something money can't easily replace. Read more... PROMOTED RBO/SHIFT 2026: AI and the Future of Creativity What can AI offer creatives, and what can creatives offer in the age of AI? RBO/SHIFT 2026 brings together leading artists and technologists for four days of talks, performances and demonstrations exploring new tools, ideas and ways of working across the cultural sector. Find out more

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Arts Fundraising survey: A call to fundraisers to take part Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy and Arts Professional April 27, 2026 - June 1, 2026 Fundraising in arts, culture and heritage is under unprecedented pressure. We need your voice - take part in the Arts Fundraising Survey.

MA Programmes at Falmouth University Falmouth University Online April 28, 2026 - June 17, 2026 Free online events to explore postgraduate study at Falmouth University, for prospective students and educators.

AI tools for your website HdK Online May 21, 2026 How can we use AI to improve our online presence?

The National Arts and Cultural Education Awards – Nominations now open! Curious Minds North West

June 1, 2026

Curious Minds invite you to submit your nominations for The National Arts and Cultural Education Awards, shining a light on best practice and innovation in the field of creative and cultural learning.

RBO/SHIFT 2026: AI and the Future of Creativity Royal Ballet & Opera London, Covent Garden June 4, 2026 - June 7, 2026 A new four-day festival exploring the shifting boundary between opera, technology and the ever-growing world of artificial intelligence.

Core Skills in Coaching & Mentoring – Foundation Level (EMCC accredited) Guildhall School of Music & Drama London June 5, 2026 - June 26, 2026 Learn the core coaching skills you need to be an outstanding leader through developing employees and creating a culture of positive engagement in your team and across your organisation. AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration.

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The hidden cost of unplanned digital work Ash Mann is an independent consultant researching the impact of unrecognised digital labour in cultural organisations. Here he shares some preliminary findings.

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Skills shortages impeding growing creative sector, research says Nearly 50% of creative employers are looking to expand their workforce, though they are hampered by an outdated skills pipeline, a new report by the…

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Findings from our Museum Directors Research 2026 Art Fund’s research shows us a sector full of dedicated professionals doing remarkable work but, as Lucy Bird writes, significant challenges remain. Read more... Passion is not a business plan Passion alone won't sustain the cultural sector, says Cath Hume of the Arts Marketing Association - but better communication, trust and collaboration just might. Read more...

Future Leaders' Programme Brass Bands England UK-Wide September 1, 2026 - July 30, 2027 Led by Brass Bands England, the Future Leaders' Programme is a year-long level 3 certified course focused on developing the skills, knowledge and confidence of youth band leaders.

The status of the arts in schools The Curriculum and Assessment Review called for an evidence-led approach to developing a new curriculum. Sally Bacon of the Cultural Learning Alliance and the RSC's Jacqui O'Hanlon have just published their latest evidence on the impact of arts education.

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Theatre operator sought for one of Britain’s oldest venues Operators looking to take on a long-term lease at the renovated Theatre Royal in Margate are now invited to apply. Thanet District Council is calling for applications from organisations capable of delivering a “high-quality theatrical…

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Supporting the fundraisers powering the arts Behind every exhibition, performance and community project in the UK’s arts, culture and heritage sector are the people who make it all possible – fundraisers, writes Michelle Wright of Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy. Read more... A Culture Act for Wales? With the election of a new government in Wales earlier this month, The Audience Agency’s Nancy Sheterline assesses what that might mean for culture in the devolved nation. Read more...

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Arts Fundraising survey: A call to fundraisers to take part Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy and Arts Professional April 27, 2026 - June 1, 2026 Fundraising in arts, culture and heritage is under unprecedented pressure. We need your voice - take part in the Arts Fundraising Survey. MA Programmes at Falmouth University Falmouth University Online April 28, 2026 - June 17, 2026 Free online events to explore postgraduate study at Falmouth University, for prospective students and educators.

The National Arts and Cultural Education Awards – Nominations now open! Curious Minds North West June 1, 2026 Curious Minds invite you to submit your nominations for The National Arts and Cultural Education Awards, shining a light on best practice and innovation in the field of creative and cultural learning.

RBO/SHIFT 2026: AI and the Future of Creativity Royal Ballet & Opera London, Covent Garden June 4, 2026 - June 7, 2026 A new four-day festival exploring the shifting boundary between opera, technology and the ever-growing world of artificial intelligence. Core Skills in Coaching & Mentoring – Foundation Level (EMCC accredited) Guildhall School of Music & Drama London June 5, 2026 - June 26, 2026 Learn the core coaching skills you need to be an outstanding leader through developing employees and creating a culture of positive engagement in your team and across your organisation.

Making short form content that works for you The Space Online June 17, 2026 In this webinar, we’ll be joined by multi-award-winning artist and Creative Director, Amrit Singh, who’ll share his insights into current short-form trends.

A call for creative tax reliefs for choirs Luke Hall, CEO of the Charity Tax Group, and Ben Saffell, interim CEO of Making Music, are urging parliament to act now to deliver a fairer deal for choirs across the country.

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Sector ‘generally optimistic’ about Holyrood combined education and culture brief Cultural campaigners in Scotland are among those to welcome First Minister John Swinney’s latest appointments to cabinet, after a change in brief for those heading…

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Creating personalised experience on venue websites Splitpixel’s Lauren James explores the challenges of personalising your website arguing that, unless you’re as big as Netflix, you need to balance the costs against the benefits. Read more... Reclaiming innovation: Building a shared system for arts, research and culture Arts and humanities research faces structural problems when it comes to demonstrating narrow definitions of innovation, argues NCACE’s Suzie Leighton. Read more...

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Making short form content that works for you The Space Online June 17, 2026 In this webinar, we’ll be joined by multi-award-winning artist and Creative Director, Amrit Singh, who’ll share his insights into current short-form trends.

Theatre Conference 2026 with Spektrix - presented by Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Southbank Centre, London June 30, 2026 The Theatre Conference returns to the Southbank Centre on 30 June, uniting theatre professionals to explore this year's theme: Ambitious Futures: Theatre in a Changing World. How to spend digital ad budget for arts audiences HdK Online June 30, 2026 In this panel discussion featuring thought leaders from across the culture sector, we’ll explore how arts, cultural and heritage organisations can utilise digital ad spend for optimal results.

AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration. Future Leaders' Programme Brass Bands England UK-Wide September 1, 2026 - July 30, 2027 Led by Brass Bands England, the Future Leaders' Programme is a year-long level 3 certified course focused on developing the skills, knowledge and confidence of youth band leaders.

The ballet touring model is broken Responding to ACE’s latest report on the state of touring, Paul James, chief executive of Birmingham Royal Ballet, argues the crisis is only too real for a touring ballet company.

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DCMS announces Dawn Airey as new ACE chair Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has appointed Dawn Airey CBE as chair of Arts Council England (ACE). She will take over for a term of four…

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Who is subsidising who? Much of the discussion around arts funding focuses on subsidy into the sector. But, according to thrive’s Verity Peet, their latest research raises a different question: who is actually subsidising who? Read more... Rethinking the model, part 3: What would it take? Part 1 of Rethinking the Model argued that the cultural sector's problem is one of form. Part 2 showed its economics are inverted. In this third part, Baker Richards' David Reece argues that the sector… Read more...

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Making short form content that works for you The Space Online June 17, 2026 In this webinar, we’ll be joined by multi-award-winning artist and Creative Director, Amrit Singh, who’ll share his insights into current short-form trends.

Webinar – New Financial Reporting Requirements: A Guide for Charities Figurative Online June 18, 2026 Financial reporting requirements for charities are changing. Are you up to speed? Our free webinar walks you through the new Charities SORP.

Theatre Conference 2026 with Spektrix - presented by Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Southbank Centre, London June 30, 2026 The Theatre Conference returns to the Southbank Centre on 30 June, uniting theatre professionals to explore this year's theme: Ambitious Futures: Theatre in a Changing World. How to spend digital ad budget for arts audiences HdK Online June 30, 2026 In this panel discussion featuring thought leaders from across the culture sector, we’ll explore how arts, cultural and heritage organisations can utilise digital ad spend for optimal results. AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration.

A Curious Tapestry: Crafting New Cultural Ecologies Symposium IOU Creation Centre Yorkshire July 15, 2026 In collaboration with the University of Huddersfield, the IOU Symposium returns to consider what an effective cultural ecosystem can be.

Future Leaders' Programme Brass Bands England UK-Wide September 1, 2026 - July 30, 2027 Led by Brass Bands England, the Future Leaders' Programme is a year-long level 3 certified course focused on developing the skills, knowledge and confidence of youth band leaders.

Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Principles and Practice Centre for Cultural Value Online A free-to-access online course to help you understand the principles and master the practice of carrying out evaluation.

Sector Survey: Help shape the future of arts finance Figurative Online

Take part in our short survey as Figurative looks to develop a new type of finance for the cultural and creative sector. Win a £250 donation to a charity of your choice.

Holding the road and the body: Touring and pregnancy Last year, Rhiannon Faith went on tour with a show featuring two pregnant performers. Here she discusses how the company adapted to support the artists.

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Exclusive: Extent of cuts to Scottish arts spending laid bare by new tracker Total Scottish culture spending fell by 33% between 2013 and 2025, from 1.12% of all local and national expenditure to 0.75%, according to campaign group…

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Sankofa: Go back and fetch it Dawn Cameron has been evaluating cultural programmes for almost 20 years. She thinks the more we share our learning, the more we work in the interests of the whole sector. Read more... Re-thinking evaluation with young people Youth programme evaluation is typically a retrospective exercise, with a report produced at the end of a project. The Centre for Cultural Value’s Rob Eagle and Stephen Dobson advocate for a more participatory and reflective practice. Read more...

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Webinar – New Financial Reporting Requirements: A Guide for Charities Figurative Online June 18, 2026 Financial reporting requirements for charities are changing. Are you up to speed? Our free webinar walks you through the new Charities SORP.

Theatre Conference 2026 with Spektrix - presented by Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Southbank Centre, London June 30, 2026 The Theatre Conference returns to the Southbank Centre on 30 June, uniting theatre professionals to explore this year's theme: Ambitious Futures: Theatre in a Changing World. How to spend digital ad budget for arts audiences HdK Online June 30, 2026 In this panel discussion featuring thought leaders from across the culture sector, we’ll explore how arts, cultural and heritage organisations can utilise digital ad spend for optimal results.

Make it or fake it! Artists on AI, creativity and what’s at stake The Space Online July 7, 2026 In this webinar, we’ll hear from four creatives who are working with and sometimes against AI to make ambitious, boundary pushing work.

AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration. A Curious Tapestry: Crafting New Cultural Ecologies Symposium IOU Creation Centre Yorkshire July 15, 2026 In collaboration with the University of Huddersfield, the IOU Symposium returns to consider what an effective cultural ecosystem can be.

A rural touring story The last time the infrastructure of rural touring was researched was before the pandemic and a lot has changed since then. The University of Warwick’s V Roy and Melanie Stavrou share the preliminary findings of their new research.

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Nandy considering DCMS cuts to fund defence Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said she is “in discussions” with Prime Minister Keir Starmer about channelling “resources” away from her department to help fund…

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The continued problem with competitive placemaking With the results of the City and Town of Culture competitions expected soon, Dan Ashton of the University of Southampton and Five10Twelve’s Jason Jones-Hall have been exploring some of the different collaborative and cooperative approaches to culture and placeshaping. Read more... Whose audience is it anyway? Touring companies face a problem that producing venues don’t: they rarely have a direct relationship with their audiences. Indigo’s Kerry Radden and Flo Carr argue that closing this gap matters commercially and is achievable with the right partnerships. Read more...

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Measuring Impact & Evaluation in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors Artswork Professional Development – June 29, 2026 – Online A comprehensive full-day course for practitioners seeking a practical understanding of evaluation in the arts. Enquiry-Led Practice: Reflective Questioning Artswork Professional Development – July 6, 2026 – Online Using enquiry and reflective questioning for connection, clarity and collaboration. Effective Consultation in the Arts Artswork Professional Development – July 7, 2026 – Online A one-day course to help creative professionals plan and deliver effective consultations that inform inclusive decision-making. ICYMI: FEATURES & OPINION

Can the Fringe still launch a touring play? Actor and writer Michael Reid thinks it can, but not in the ways you might expect. Here he offers his tips on how to make the best use of Edinburgh's launchpad.

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Museums being ‘let down’ by ‘lack of leadership’ from DCMS, says public accounts chair The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has been criticised for “an almost hands-off approach” to challenges faced by national museums and galleries by…

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On the path to net zero The latest research from Figurative on retrofitting cultural buildings is an important step on the sector’s decarbonisation journey, writes CEO Fran Sanderson. Read more... The Hodge Review: The sector’s response to a policy landmark Ceri Pitches, Ben Walmsley, Jonathan Price and Anna Kime of the University of Leeds examine the cultural sector’s responses to the Hodge Review, concluding that sustaining the initial welcome will depend on resolving significant challenges of implementation. Read more... Risks, reputation and fundraising: Have we lost confidence in decision making? In an increasingly complex landscape, Cause4’s Michelle Wright considers the difficulties for arts organisations when making fundraising decisions. Read more... Outdoor arts: Moments of joy and belonging The outdoor arts sector has developed steadily in the UK over the last 20 years to become a significant, if often overlooked, part of our cultural sector, writes Ralph Kennedy of Without Walls. Read more...

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Make it or fake it! Artists on AI, creativity and what’s at stake The Space Online July 7, 2026 In this webinar, we’ll hear from four creatives who are working with and sometimes against AI to make ambitious, boundary pushing work.

AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration. A Curious Tapestry: Crafting New Cultural Ecologies Symposium IOU Creation Centre Yorkshire July 15, 2026 In collaboration with the University of Huddersfield, the IOU Symposium returns to consider what an effective cultural ecosystem can be.

Balancing your website’s impact and sustainability HdK Online July 28, 2026 How can arts organisations balance digital impact and reducing your website’s carbon footprint?

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Shifting power, redefining accessibility: Toolkits for creative participation True inclusion requires moving far beyond tokenistic consultation. A ground-breaking project initiated by Disability Rights UK has demonstrated what happens when we place lived experience at the centre of systemic change, as Gareth Coles and Sonia Rai explain.

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ACE announces new five-year NPO programme Arts Council England (ACE) has published much-awaited headline information about its new National Portfolio Investment Programme for 2028-33. ACE confirmed its new National Portfolio Organisation…

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The first post-Hodge National Portfolio process should be much more transparent When the next National Portfolio is announced, ACE will publish limited data on the process. In the name of trust and transparency, Robin Cantrill-Fenwick, CEO of Baker Richards, thinks ACE can and should do better… Read more... Revitalising touring: A question of rights Based on The Audience Agency’s expansive recent research, Oliver Mantell and Anne Torreggiani explore why we must revitalise touring, and what it might take. Read more...

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AMA Conference 2026 - Together Arts Marketing Association Leeds/Online July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026 The UK's biggest conference for arts, culture and heritage marketers returns this summer, heading back to Leeds for three days of learning, connection and inspiration.

A Curious Tapestry: Crafting New Cultural Ecologies Symposium IOU Creation Centre Yorkshire July 15, 2026 In collaboration with the University of Huddersfield, the IOU Symposium returns to consider what an effective cultural ecosystem can be.

Balancing your website’s impact and sustainability

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Online July 28, 2026 How can arts organisations balance digital impact and reducing your website’s carbon footprint?

Letters to My Younger/Future Self National Youth Theatre London September 20, 2026 Funny stories, dark secrets, sage advice - Britain’s biggest stars join bright new talent for an evening of performance.

Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Principles and Practice Centre for Cultural Value Online A free-to-access online course to help you understand the principles and master the practice of carrying out evaluation.

Safeguarding Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Tailored safeguarding training for the creative, cultural & heritage sectors: interactive, sector-specific learning.

Project Management Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Project management for creative, cultural & heritage sectors - interactive courses on a range of practical topics. Communication, Behaviour & Practice Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Interactive courses on wellbeing, trauma, behaviour, risk and safety, and supporting young people tailored for creative & cultural settings. eLearning Courses Artswork Professional Development Online Learn safeguarding, inclusion, communication skills & more anytime, anywhere with our flexible self-guided eLearning courses.

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Good accessibility is just good design The pursuit of distinctive digital experiences often works against usability. CultureSuite’s Matt Yau explores how accessibility and good design are the same thing - and why achieving it collectively makes more sense than going it alone.

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DfE slashes creative and performing arts teaching grants for universities Performing and creative arts university courses will no longer receive funding from a government teaching grant as part of “difficult decisions” about spending priorities, Education…

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