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In the quarter century since Somerset House opened as a cultural hub it has built a reputation for innovation, experimentation and as an incubator for new talent. Director Jonathan Reekie reflects on its past achievements and future aspirations.
Imagining new futures - Arts Professional
In the quarter century since Somerset House opened as a cultural hub it has built a reputation for innovation, experimentation and as an incubator for new talent. Director Jonathan Reekie reflects on...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In the quarter century since Somerset House opened as a cultural hub it has built a reputation for innovation, experimentation and as an incubator for new talent. Director Jonathan Reekie reflects on its past achievements and future aspirations.
A charity committed to turbocharging investment in the creative industries has extended its flagship Arts and Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) for two years. #NewsInBrief
Charity extends investment programme as sector grapples with 'complex' funding challenges - Arts Professional
A charity committed to turbocharging investment in the creative industries has extended its flagship Arts and Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) for two years.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A charity committed to turbocharging investment in the creative industries has extended its flagship Arts and Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) for two years. #NewsInBrief
Equity is not currently looking to update its legal team, the actors’ union has revealed, as it prepares to appeal a court ruling that dismissed its challenge against casting platform Spotlight.
Actors' union 'not looking' to refresh legal team for appeal against High Court finding - Arts Professional
Equity is not currently looking to update its legal team, the actors' union has revealed, as it prepares to appeal a court ruling that dismissed its challenge
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November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Equity is not currently looking to update its legal team, the actors’ union has revealed, as it prepares to appeal a court ruling that dismissed its challenge against casting platform Spotlight.
What are the challenges of life as a touring musician? Is it possible to develop sustainable income streams on the road? Daniel Groves, a startup specialist, has some answers.
How touring musicians can earn income on the go - Arts Professional
What are the challenges of life as a touring musician? Is it possible to develop sustainable income streams on the road? Daniel Groves, a startup specialist, has some answers.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
What are the challenges of life as a touring musician? Is it possible to develop sustainable income streams on the road? Daniel Groves, a startup specialist, has some answers.
Creative Scotland chair’s term extended prior to review reveal www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Creative Scotland chair's term extended prior to review reveal - Arts Professional
ROBERT WILSON's term as chair of Creative Scotland, including its film and TV division Screen Scotland, has been extended by 12 months until February 2027 by
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November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Creative Scotland chair’s term extended prior to review reveal www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Peer to leave UK Music board after work to ‘steer sector’ through pandemic www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Peer to leave UK Music board after work to 'steer sector' through pandemic - Arts Professional
Advocacy body UK Music will say goodbye to Lord TOM WATSON after six years as chair.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Peer to leave UK Music board after work to ‘steer sector’ through pandemic www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
BFI to focus on ‘fundraising and industry innovation’ with updates to leadership www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
BFI to focus on 'fundraising and industry innovation' with updates to leadership - Arts Professional
The British Film Institute (BFI) will take a "major step" to better supporting the screen industry by updating its executive board in order to pay greater
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November 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
BFI to focus on ‘fundraising and industry innovation’ with updates to leadership www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Actors’ union Equity has been granted the right to dispute a High Court ruling that found against it in a challenge it put to casting directory Spotlight. #NewsInBrief
Equity wins right to fight Spotlight ruling at Court of Appeal - Arts Professional
Actors' union Equity has been granted the right to dispute a High Court ruling that found against it in a challenge it put to casting directory Spotlight.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Actors’ union Equity has been granted the right to dispute a High Court ruling that found against it in a challenge it put to casting directory Spotlight. #NewsInBrief
Don't miss: Call for applications: NCCPE 2026 Engage Academy from National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE).
Call for applications: NCCPE 2026 Engage Academy - Arts Professional
Become a Change Maker – Apply Now for Engage Academy 2026
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November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Don't miss: Call for applications: NCCPE 2026 Engage Academy from National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE).
Don't miss: Programme Manager, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. Salary: £34,000. #artsjobs
Programme Manager - Arts Professional
The Programme Manager will provide programming, production planning and management support to the Director for the theatre’s presented and produced work.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Don't miss: Programme Manager, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. Salary: £34,000. #artsjobs
A programme aimed at reviving the stories of the nation’s alternative theatre scene is to present two staged readings of a play considered the first written by a Black British gay playwright to be staged in London.
Black British writer's landmark play 'brought back to life' in staged reading - Arts Professional
A programme aimed at reviving the stories of the nation's alternative theatre scene is to present two staged readings of a play considered the first written
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November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A programme aimed at reviving the stories of the nation’s alternative theatre scene is to present two staged readings of a play considered the first written by a Black British gay playwright to be staged in London.
The University of Nottingham is to suspend all music and modern language courses for incoming students. #NewsInBrief
University of Nottingham to suspend music amid 'significant financial challenges' - Arts Professional
The University of Nottingham is to suspend all music and modern language courses for incoming students.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The University of Nottingham is to suspend all music and modern language courses for incoming students. #NewsInBrief
The London Film Festival (LFF) at the British Film Institute (BFI) has reached “record-breaking” audience numbers of more than 200,000 in its 69th year, according to figures released on 6 November.
BFI film festival boasts 'record-breaking' audience numbers - Arts Professional
The London Film Festival (LFF) at the British Film Institute (BFI) has reached “record-breaking” audience numbers of more than 200,000 in its 69th year,
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November 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The London Film Festival (LFF) at the British Film Institute (BFI) has reached “record-breaking” audience numbers of more than 200,000 in its 69th year, according to figures released on 6 November.
Royal Exchange Theatre hires to create ‘artist-led’ culture www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Royal Exchange Theatre hires to create 'artist-led' culture - Arts Professional
The Royal Exchange Theatre (RET) has announced the appointment of two new associate directors in the lead up to its 50th anniversary next year.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Royal Exchange Theatre hires to create ‘artist-led’ culture www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
National Lottery operator Allwyn has signed up to partner with Bradford City of Culture 2025, with investment specifically channelled towards developing the organisation’s volunteer programme. #NewsInBrief
National Lottery operator backs Bradford City of Culture on volunteering programme - Arts Professional
National Lottery operator Allwyn has signed up to partner with Bradford City of Culture 2025, with investment specifically channelled towards developing the
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November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
National Lottery operator Allwyn has signed up to partner with Bradford City of Culture 2025, with investment specifically channelled towards developing the organisation’s volunteer programme. #NewsInBrief
Barbican Art Gallery, the Horniman Museum and Gardens, and Tate Britain are among the institutions preparing to mark global discussions on climate change at the inaugural London Art + Climate Week.
Tate and Barbican among galleries to participate in first-ever London Art + Climate Week - Arts Professional
Barbican Art Gallery, the Horniman Museum and Gardens, and Tate Britain are among the institutions preparing to mark global discussions on climate change at
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November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Barbican Art Gallery, the Horniman Museum and Gardens, and Tate Britain are among the institutions preparing to mark global discussions on climate change at the inaugural London Art + Climate Week.
Hampstead’s Hill House pergola is among 138 sites added to Historic England’s heritage at risk register for 2025.
Hampstead pergola among 138 additions to Historic England's 'at risk' register - Arts Professional
Hampstead’s Hill House pergola is among 138 sites added to Historic England’s heritage at risk register for 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hampstead’s Hill House pergola is among 138 sites added to Historic England’s heritage at risk register for 2025.
Creative UK ‘in safe hands’ with appointment of former RSC senior leader as chair www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Creative UK 'in safe hands' with appointment of former RSC senior leader as chair - Arts Professional
CATHERINE MALLYON is to chair Creative UK from March next year, taking up the post from textiles designer BELINDA BUDGE.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Creative UK ‘in safe hands’ with appointment of former RSC senior leader as chair www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Craft and design expert to head up Festival of Making www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Craft and design expert to head up Festival of Making - Arts Professional
A festival that celebrates British craft production "from the kitchen table to the factory floor" has named ROSY GREENLEES OBE as chair.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Craft and design expert to head up Festival of Making www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Craft and design expert to head up Festival of Making www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Craft and design expert to head up Festival of Making - Arts Professional
A festival that celebrates British craft production "from the kitchen table to the factory floor" has named ROSY GREENLEES OBE as chair.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Craft and design expert to head up Festival of Making www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
In an era of political division, it’s more important than ever to build collaborative networks that link the local to a wider context, according to Michael Eades of Goldsmiths University of London.
Local engagement, national conversation - Arts Professional
In an era of political division, it’s more important than ever to build collaborative networks that link the local to a wider context, according to Michael Eades of Goldsmiths University of London.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
In an era of political division, it’s more important than ever to build collaborative networks that link the local to a wider context, according to Michael Eades of Goldsmiths University of London.
A framework designed to support arts venues in making live events more accessible, connected, and financially sustainable is to launch next week, following initial development supported by Arts Council England. #NewsInBrief
Arts venues to reach ‘forgotten audiences’ with help of ACE-backed initiative - Arts Professional
A framework designed to support arts venues in making live events more accessible, connected, and financially sustainable is to launch next week, following
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November 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A framework designed to support arts venues in making live events more accessible, connected, and financially sustainable is to launch next week, following initial development supported by Arts Council England. #NewsInBrief
One of the UK’s best-known regional theatres will have to review its business model unless “significant cash investment” arises for “urgent” capital works.
Curve in Leicester must 'review business model' unless support for capital works incoming - Arts Professional
One of the UK's best-known regional theatres will have to review its business model unless "significant cash investment" arises for "urgent" capital works.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
One of the UK’s best-known regional theatres will have to review its business model unless “significant cash investment” arises for “urgent” capital works.
From Aberdeenshire to Armagh, communities are shaping new exhibitions and rediscovering museum collections through Going Places – an Art Fund programme transforming the future of exhibition making, as programme manager Gracie Divall explains.
Going Places: New Faces, New Focus - Arts Professional
From Aberdeenshire to Armagh, communities are shaping new exhibitions and rediscovering museum collections through Going Places – an Art Fund programme transforming the future of exhibition making,...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
From Aberdeenshire to Armagh, communities are shaping new exhibitions and rediscovering museum collections through Going Places – an Art Fund programme transforming the future of exhibition making, as programme manager Gracie Divall explains.