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More than 200 performing arts leaders have moved on from their roles in the past six years, with their average length of service reducing during that period, an investigation by Arts Professional has found. Using data from public announcements... |
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News on AP this week
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Yasmin Khan will join Arts Council England in a new role designed to strategically support creative freelancers across all artforms and regions. |
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A report examining the value of creative graduates has called for the government to overhaul the metrics it uses to analyse higher education outcomes. |
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The Culture Secretary said that 70% of DCMS appointees hail from London and the South East, which means a 'wealth of talent and experience' is being missed. |
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The acclaimed conductor said he was leaving the organisation after 'a long period of deep consideration and reflection' following a 'deeply regrettable incident'. |
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A new report has laid bare the significant decline in arts and culture spending in the UK at both national and local levels between 2009-10 and 2022-23. |
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Under-represented creative industries workers - those who are Black, Asian, ethnically diverse, disabled or from low socioeconomic backgrounds - are feeling less positive about their career prospects than a year ago. |
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Arts organisations have reported a swift recovery after a global IT outage, which meant many were unable to sell tickets. |
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Costs for the projected skyrocketed from an initial £48.8m to £131.9m on completion in November 2023. |
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Research on legacy donations for the art, culture and heritage sector suggests smaller organisations are well placed to generate increased income from bequests. |
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Changing Faces
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CLAIRE SPENCER has announced her resignation as CEO of the Barbican Centre after just over two...
JOSETTE BUSHELL-MINGO and SARAH-JANE DENT have been appointed Co-Chairs of the Board of the women...
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has welcomed a fresh cohort of board members replacing several...
DUNCAN DORNAN, Head of Museums and Collections at Glasgow Life Museums, has confirmed he is going...
Oldham Coliseum has welcomed JULIA TURPIN and MARTINA MURPHY as Chief Executive and Board...
Milton Keynes-based charity MÓTUS Dance has appointed CAMERON BALL as its new artistic director...
Lord ALAN HOWARTH has stood down as founding Chair of the National Centre for Creative Health (NCCH...
MARY OSBORN will become Director of Live Art Development Agency (LADA) in October. She will join...
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) has announced seven members of its inaugural...
LOYD GROSSMAN has been appointed to lead the Board of Trustees at the Royal Society of Arts....
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Newsreel
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Bromley Council has authorised proposals to provide a "fully provisioned" replacement for Churchill Theatre after rumours were growing that the site was being "flogged". Following concerns that the theatre’s 1970s structure was “beyond economic...
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has launched a two-year scheme to invest in the arts, heritage and culture sector. The proposals include spending £1m on a programme of sector-specific skills and business support for early- and mid-career...
The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) has launched an in-house rural and regional press agency to provide its members with specialist publicity support while also highlighting "the stories, challenges and successes of rural touring and rural life...
A theatre and arts centre in Hampshire is to get a new home as part of a regeneration project funded by an £18.3m government levelling-up award. The Lights in Andover will be relocated to a purpose-built building in a new location by the town's bus...
The arts patron Sir Leonard Blavatnik, who donated a record £50m to Tate Modern for its 2016 extension, is facing criticism for his investment in the Israeli broadcaster Channel 13. On Sunday, the British-Israeli group WeDemocracy protested outside...
An arts charity that helps people with mental health support needs has received a financial boost from London's biggest independent charity funder. Lewisham-based Arts Network has been awarded a £91,266 grant from City Bridge Foundation. The money...
The Box museum and art gallery in Plymouth is celebrating a "highly impressive" rise in visitor numbers. The Plymouth City Council venue, which opened in 2020, welcomed 272,000 people for the 12 months from April 2023 to April 2024, an increase of...
The Chief Executive of the Scottish Book Trust has been called on to apologise after describing two gender-critical authors as “vile and jeering trolls”. Marc Lambert made the comments about the poet Magi Gibson and her husband Ian Macpherson, a...
Green space in Solihull will be used to stage more than 40 free cultural events this summer, the town's council has said. The Birmingham Mail reports that 'Fresh Air Theatre', an extensive cultural programme from Solihull Culture, is supported by...
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Jobs of the week
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Chair and Trustees
The Audience Agency
UK-Wide
Closing Date: 26 Aug 2024
Join The Audience Agency as we embark on a new mission and model, with a greater focus on research grants and earned income. We are looking for a new Chair and Trustees to join our Board of Directors, to guide our mission and development. |
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HR Manager & Executive Assistant to the CEO
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts / Curve Venue, Slough
South East
£16,640 - £16,640 (per annum)
Closing Date: 12 Aug 2024
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts are seeking a part time Human Resources Manager / Executive Assistant to the CEO (20 hours per week). |
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Chief Executive
Scottish Ensemble
Scotland
£55,000 - £60,000 (per annum)
Closing Date: 21 Aug 2024
Scottish Ensemble is seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation as it continues to develop its trailblazing and innovative approaches to classical music performance. |
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Director of Operations
Sadler's Wells
London
£75,000 - £75,000 (per annum)
Closing Date: 01 Aug 2024
Sadler's Wells are looking for a Director of Operations. Have you been looking for an opportunity to broaden your career and recognise your level of experience with a fitting and fulfilling senior role? Perfect match. We look forward to hearing from you. |
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Strategic Lead - Culture
Westmorland and Furness Council
North West
£53,775 - £55,963 (per annum)
Closing Date: 31 Aug 2024
Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking a Strategic Lead. The Council seeks a leader to develop a cultural strategy and partnerships, revitalising communities, enhancing visitor destinations, and securing funding. |
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Head of Culture and Tourism
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
North East
£62,497 - £64,944 (per annum)
Closing Date: 31 Jul 2024
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are looking for a visionary and highly experienced Head of Culture and Tourism to lead the service. |
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Chief Operating Officer
Brixton House
London
£60,000 - £65,000 (per annum)
Closing Date: 29 Jul 2024
It’s an exciting time to join the Brixton House executive team. |
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Senior Producer - Artist Development (Maternity Cover)
Paraorchestra
South West
£38,000 - £38,000 (per annum)
Closing Date: 01 Aug 2024
Paraorchestra are looking for a confident, experienced, and versatile Senior Producer (Maternity Cover) to lead Modulate, our new Artist Development Programme. |
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General Manager
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
East
£35,000 - £40,000 (per annum)
Closing Date: 02 Aug 2024
This is a brilliant opportunity for a talented individual, possibly in a leadership role but not necessarily at General Manager level, to manage our inclusive and historic arts and community venue. |
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Director of Audiences
Art Fund
London
Closing Date: 29 Jul 2024
Art Fund are seeking a Director of Audiences. This is a unique opportunity to join at a key moment in our 5-year strategy. We are working to increase our membership and impact to help museums and people across the UK share in great art and culture. |
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Operations Manager
Soul City Arts Ltd
West Midlands
Closing Date: 07 Aug 2024
Soul City Arts seeks to employ an experienced Operations Manager who will be responsible for defining, shaping and implementing key processes and systems related to programme management, and overall business operations. |
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Senior Producer
Soul City Arts Ltd
West Midlands
Closing Date: 07 Aug 2024
Soul City Arts Ltd are looking to recruit a Senior Producer who will support SCA’s Artistic Director in the effective delivery of all SCA activity, from planning to delivery and review, whilst providing effective event support. |
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CEO
Barnsley Civic
Yorkshire
£53,000 - £58,000 (per annum)
Closing Date: 30 Jul 2024
We are seeking a talented and passionate person to join our amazing team at Barnsley Civic. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who may have been working in a leadership role, although not necessarily at CEO level, to lead our team. |
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Head of Undergraduate Studies
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
England
£42,412 - £47,856 (per annum)
Closing Date: 16 Aug 2024
Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a leading centre for contemporary dance in the UK. We are recruiting for Head of Undergraduate Studies. |
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