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December 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
New insights into whether arm’s-length funding bodies make decisions solely on their own criteria have been uncovered by a Danish researcher who has used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine thousands of performing arts grant applications.
‘Are we transparent about what we value?’ asks academic probing arts funding decisions with AI - Arts Professional
New insights into whether arm’s-length funding bodies make decisions solely on their own criteria have been uncovered by a Danish researcher who has used
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December 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
New insights into whether arm’s-length funding bodies make decisions solely on their own criteria have been uncovered by a Danish researcher who has used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine thousands of performing arts grant applications.
Cultural services in Wales are to be “transformed” by an £8.94 million injection from government.
Welsh government boosts nation's 'essential cultural foundations' with £8m package - Arts Professional
Cultural services in Wales are to be "transformed" by an £8.94 million injection from government.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Cultural services in Wales are to be “transformed” by an £8.94 million injection from government.
Bradford is to end its year as UK City of Culture this weekend (20-21 December), with organisers celebrating producing a cultural offer that attracted more than 3 million people.
Bradford prepares for end of City of Culture celebrations - Arts Professional
Bradford is to end its year as UK City of Culture this weekend (20-21 December), with organisers celebrating producing a cultural offer that attracted more
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December 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Bradford is to end its year as UK City of Culture this weekend (20-21 December), with organisers celebrating producing a cultural offer that attracted more than 3 million people.
Bradford is to end its year as UK City of Culture this weekend (20-21 December), with organisers celebrating producing a cultural offer that attracted more than 3 million people.
Bradford prepares for end of City of Culture celebrations - Arts Professional
Bradford is to end its year as UK City of Culture this weekend (20-21 December), with organisers celebrating producing a cultural offer that attracted more
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December 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Bradford is to end its year as UK City of Culture this weekend (20-21 December), with organisers celebrating producing a cultural offer that attracted more than 3 million people.
Former Wiltshire Creative leader makes return to venue leadership www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Former Wiltshire Creative leader makes return to venue leadership - Arts Professional
The recently reopened Jersey Opera House has named former Wiltshire Creative leader SEBASTIAN WARRACK as its chief executive officer.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Former Wiltshire Creative leader makes return to venue leadership www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
A Brutalist building in Wolverhampton now home to an art school has been saved from demolition after being granted Grade II-listed status. #NewsInBrief
Wolverhampton's Brutalist landmark saved from bulldozers - Arts Professional
A Brutalist building in Wolverhampton now home to an art school has been saved from demolition after being granted Grade II-listed status.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A Brutalist building in Wolverhampton now home to an art school has been saved from demolition after being granted Grade II-listed status. #NewsInBrief
Roald Dahl Museum boss steps down to ‘try something new’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Roald Dahl Museum boss steps down to 'try something new' - Arts Professional
The director of the Roald Dahl Museum STEVE GARDAM has announced he will step down after 10 years at the helm.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Roald Dahl Museum boss steps down to ‘try something new’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Mostyn director vows to spark ‘relevant conversations’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Mostyn director vows to spark 'relevant conversations' - Arts Professional
Llandudno art gallery Mostyn has appointed Bluecoat art gallery’s ADAM LEWIS-SMYTHE as its new director, after a “rigorous” selection process.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Mostyn director vows to spark ‘relevant conversations’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Brighton Fringe boss departs after steering festival through Covid www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Brighton Fringe boss departs after steering festival through Covid - Arts Professional
Brighton Fringe leader AMY KEOGH will depart next spring, leaving for community-led arts organisation SameSky.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Brighton Fringe boss departs after steering festival through Covid www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
A museum hopes to take an “honest approach” to uncertainty around artefacts and objects in its care, with the launch of a dedicated Africa Hub. #NewsInBrief
Manchester Museum to address uncertainties of its African collections 'in public' - Arts Professional
A museum hopes to take an "honest approach" to uncertainty around artefacts and objects in its care, with the launch of a dedicated Africa Hub.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A museum hopes to take an “honest approach” to uncertainty around artefacts and objects in its care, with the launch of a dedicated Africa Hub. #NewsInBrief
Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face ‘extraordinary pressure’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face 'extraordinary pressure' - Arts Professional
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has named CHRIS PROSSER and JANE BEESE as co-chairs and welcomed MADELEINE BLYTH as a new trustee as it seeks to strengthen its
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December 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face ‘extraordinary pressure’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face ‘extraordinary pressure’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face 'extraordinary pressure' - Arts Professional
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has named CHRIS PROSSER and JANE BEESE as co-chairs and welcomed MADELEINE BLYTH as a new trustee as it seeks to strengthen its
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December 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face ‘extraordinary pressure’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
A report authored by Amy Tarr and Michelle Calamere recommends an audit of the country's existing cultural assets to identity where investment is 'most needed' and greater clarity on how creative innovation might benefit from existing tax reliefs. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/establi...
Establish national philanthropy register and map cultural assets, Creative UK paper urges - Arts Professional
The foundation of a national philanthropy register could improve transparency and better measure the success of mixed funding models, according to
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December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A report authored by Amy Tarr and Michelle Calamere recommends an audit of the country's existing cultural assets to identity where investment is 'most needed' and greater clarity on how creative innovation might benefit from existing tax reliefs. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/establi...
Calls for ACE to judge ‘acceptable behaviour’ on arts sponsorship decried as ‘deeply problematic’
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Calls for ACE to judge ‘acceptable behaviour’ on arts sponsorship decried as ‘deeply problematic’ - Arts Professional
Climate activists have criticised a report into Arts Council England (ACE) as “ill-evidenced, sweeping, and against current majority opinion” for recommending
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December 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Calls for ACE to judge ‘acceptable behaviour’ on arts sponsorship decried as ‘deeply problematic’
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Art Fund is “looking ahead and shaping future programmes” as it announces the results of the final round of the five-year Reimagine Fund, according to its director of programmes and policy Rachael Browning.
Art Fund will 'respond to museum sector's needs' as five-year fund comes to an end - Arts Professional
Art Fund is “looking ahead and shaping future programmes” as it announces the results of the final round of the five-year Reimagine Fund, according to its
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December 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Art Fund is “looking ahead and shaping future programmes” as it announces the results of the final round of the five-year Reimagine Fund, according to its director of programmes and policy Rachael Browning.
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 Professional.
When you wish upon an ACE review - Arts Professional
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 Professional.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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 Professional.
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan - Arts Professional
The government has announced a fresh line-up for its Creative Industries Council (CIC), intended to better represent a range of sub-sectors.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan - Arts Professional
The government has announced a fresh line-up for its Creative Industries Council (CIC), intended to better represent a range of sub-sectors.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
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.
All of Us: How one arts centre responded to the discovery just 1% of its workforce was disabled - Arts Professional
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.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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.
Arts Council England (ACE) has launched an advisory group, formed of artists and industry professionals, to shape how the government’s new Music Growth Package (MGP) will be distributed. #NewsInBrief
New ACE music advisory group aims to deliver 'real benefits for artists' - Arts Professional
Arts Council England (ACE) has launched an advisory group, formed of artists and industry professionals, to shape how the government's new Music Growth
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December 17, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Arts Council England (ACE) has launched an advisory group, formed of artists and industry professionals, to shape how the government’s new Music Growth Package (MGP) will be distributed. #NewsInBrief
Arts Council England (ACE) must “rigorously uphold” its arm’s length status and resist politicisation, a review into the funding body has found.
ACE must resist politicisation and overhaul systems, Hodge review finds - Arts Professional
Arts Council England (ACE) must "rigorously uphold" its arm's length status and resist politicisation, a review into the funding body has found.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Arts Council England (ACE) must “rigorously uphold” its arm’s length status and resist politicisation, a review into the funding body has found.
Colchester’s Mercury Theatre has installed a new Assisted Listening System, thanks to the proceeds of an annual fireworks night. #NewsInBrief
Fireworks event funds theatre's 'game changing' access upgrade - Arts Professional
Colchester's Mercury Theatre has installed a new Assisted Listening System, thanks to the proceeds of an annual fireworks night.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Colchester’s Mercury Theatre has installed a new Assisted Listening System, thanks to the proceeds of an annual fireworks night. #NewsInBrief
Manchester Literature Festival appoints Lowery leader a snew chair www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Manchester Literature Festival appoints Lowery leader a snew chair - Arts Professional
Manchester Literary Festival (MLF) has appointed one of its trustees GWEN OAKDEN as new chair of its board.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Manchester Literature Festival appoints Lowery leader a snew chair www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces