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View online Arts Professional is the UK’s leading independent arts publication for industry professionals. We publish guidance and resources from a range of sector support organisations, leading service providers and consultants who share their expertise and knowledge with our readers. Here is a selection of guidance from leading experts. If you want to write a guide to share your experience please find out more. Setting up a business: Lessons for start-ups Building a cultural organisation is as much about resilience and clarity as it is creativity. Julie Norburn, founder of Art4Space, shares some of the lessons she's learned. 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. 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. 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. 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 EDI into their practices. 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. Mapping cultural infrastructure: A quickstart guide Jason Jones-Hall of Five10Twelve navigates a path through a data-led approach to mapping local cultural provision. Online harms: How to protect yourself from social media abuse Online spaces provide enormous opportunities to connect and share, but they are often overtaken by hateful and abusive behaviour. John White of The Space, explores the current trends in online harms, asking how the cultural sector can navigate them safely. How to maximise on-site fundraising There are lots of ways to create fundraising opportunities on your website. Splitpixel’s Lauren James provides a rundown of the most popular approaches she uses with clients. Write a guide If you want to write a guide to share your experience please get in touch. 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