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The UK's leading arts management journal and independent voice of the culture sector.
The Royal Academy (RA) has deactivated a membership card belonging to a collective aiming to increase artists’ access to paid exhibitions across London.
Royal Academy 'looking into matter' of artists' deactivated shared membership - Arts Professional
The Royal Academy (RA) has deactivated a membership card belonging to a collective aiming to increase artists’ access to paid exhibitions across London.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:08 PM
The Royal Academy (RA) has deactivated a membership card belonging to a collective aiming to increase artists’ access to paid exhibitions across London.
A retired storage depot that played host to an “action-packed” programme of theatre, cabaret, and visual art will reopen this summer, as Bradford cements the legacy of its UK City of Culture celebrations.
Bradford's pop-up venues to reopen after City of Culture success - Arts Professional
A retired storage depot that played host to an "action-packed" programme of theatre, cabaret, and visual art will reopen this summer, as Bradford cements the
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February 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
A retired storage depot that played host to an “action-packed” programme of theatre, cabaret, and visual art will reopen this summer, as Bradford cements the legacy of its UK City of Culture celebrations.
Don't miss: Senior Social Media Manager, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon or London/Hybrid. Salary: £42,000. #artsjobs
Senior Social Media Manager - Arts Professional
The RSC is seeking an experienced Senior Social Media Manager to take our social media into its next era.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Don't miss: Senior Social Media Manager, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon or London/Hybrid. Salary: £42,000. #artsjobs
Don't miss: Head of Marketing, Royal Shakespeare Company, London/Hybrid. Salary: £65,000. #artsjobs
Head of Marketing - Arts Professional
Brand and Audiences at the RSC is entering a new era and to move forward we need an experienced Head of Marketing to focus on marketing our London transfers and tours.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Don't miss: Head of Marketing, Royal Shakespeare Company, London/Hybrid. Salary: £65,000. #artsjobs
Don't miss: Head of Major Gifts (Family Leave Cover), Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon/London. Salary: £65,000. #artsjobs
Head of Major Gifts (Family Leave Cover) - Arts Professional
We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to lead the strategy, cultivation and stewardship of major (five and six-figure) gifts. This is a fixed-term position.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Don't miss: Head of Major Gifts (Family Leave Cover), Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon/London. Salary: £65,000. #artsjobs
The British Museum has suggested there is “arguably greater value” in international collaboration across the museums sector than direct restitution of foreign objects.
British Museum defends 'value of collaboration' in wake of Benin bronzes restitution - Arts Professional
The British Museum has suggested there is "arguably greater value" in international collaboration across the museums sector than direct restitution of foreign
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February 10, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The British Museum has suggested there is “arguably greater value” in international collaboration across the museums sector than direct restitution of foreign objects.
Cécile de Cormis is executive lead at RIAC - the network for new arts trustees. As the organisation marks its third year of existence, she explores the changes in governance recruitment in the sector.
Trustee matchmaking for the next generation - Arts Professional
Cécile de Cormis is executive lead at RIAC - the network for new arts trustees. As the organisation marks its third year of existence, she explores the changes in governance recruitment in the sector.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Cécile de Cormis is executive lead at RIAC - the network for new arts trustees. As the organisation marks its third year of existence, she explores the changes in governance recruitment in the sector.
Suzi Perry made ambassador at her former theatre employer www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Suzi Perry made ambassador at her former theatre employer - Arts Professional
SUZI PERRY has said it is "an honour" to become an ambassador for the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, where she held her first ever job backstage as a teenager.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Suzi Perry made ambassador at her former theatre employer www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Former Minister for Culture Ed Vaizey has suggested it may be time for fresh leadership at Arts Council England (ACE) in the wake of an independent review into the body.
Former minister suggests Arts Council England in need of leadership refresh - Arts Professional
Former Minister for Culture Ed 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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February 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Former Minister for Culture Ed Vaizey has suggested it may be time for fresh leadership at Arts Council England (ACE) in the wake of an independent review into the body.
Plans to build two new visitor pavilions and informal landscaping in the forecourts of the British Museum have been termed “an offence to its dignity” by critics.
British Museum landscaping plans 'distracting and wrong' - Arts Professional
Plans to build two new visitor pavilions and informal landscaping in the forecourts of the British Museum have been termed “an offence to its dignity” by
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February 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Plans to build two new visitor pavilions and informal landscaping in the forecourts of the British Museum have been termed “an offence to its dignity” by critics.
Hepworth Wakefield pair share ‘ambitious’ leadership vision www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Hepworth Wakefield pair share 'ambitious' leadership vision - Arts Professional
Two senior appointments have been made at the Hepworth Wakefield, as the gallery prepares to mark its 15th anniversary this year.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Hepworth Wakefield pair share ‘ambitious’ leadership vision www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
The co-founder of an organisation bringing together carbon emissions experts has said members are “grateful” it will no longer be holding its annual conference at the Science Museum.
CAA moves conference from Science Museum after 'members raise concerns' - Arts Professional
The co-founder of an organisation bringing together carbon emissions experts has said members are "grateful" it will no longer be holding its annual
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February 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
The co-founder of an organisation bringing together carbon emissions experts has said members are “grateful” it will no longer be holding its annual conference at the Science Museum.
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.
Belonging by making: What we learn when we make art together - Arts Professional
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.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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.
Interested in place based collective change? Join Culture Central and the RSC as we continue to collectively strategise for culture.
Murmuration: Culture Summit 2026 - Arts Professional
'Perhaps it is that we commit to murmuration and leadership that shapeshifts.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Interested in place based collective change? Join Culture Central and the RSC as we continue to collectively strategise for culture.
Don't miss: Fundraising Manager, Play to the Crowd, Theatre Royal Winchester / Hybrid . Salary: £28,950. #artsjobs
Fundraising Manager - Arts Professional
Play to the Crowd (incorporating Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers) is looking for a confident and enthusiastic fundraiser.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Don't miss: Fundraising Manager, Play to the Crowd, Theatre Royal Winchester / Hybrid . Salary: £28,950. #artsjobs
New job #ad: Head of Finance, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Coventry. Salary: £43,000 - 52,500. #artsjobs
Head of Finance - Arts Professional
The Head of Finance will report to the COO, and work closely with the Senior Leadership team, supporting the Theatre’s strategic objectives and decision-making.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Herefordshire has bid to become the first county to win the title of UK City of Culture, as the deadline for expressions of interest approaches this weekend (8 February).
Herefordshire submits county-wide bid for City of Culture - Arts Professional
Herefordshire has bid to become the first county to win the title of UK City of Culture, as the deadline for expressions of interest approaches this weekend
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February 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Herefordshire has bid to become the first county to win the title of UK City of Culture, as the deadline for expressions of interest approaches this weekend (8 February).
New job #ad: Senior Social Media Manager, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon or London/Hybrid. Salary: £42,000. #artsjobs
Senior Social Media Manager - Arts Professional
The RSC is seeking an experienced Senior Social Media Manager to take our social media into its next era.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
New job #ad: Head of Marketing, Royal Shakespeare Company, London/Hybrid. Salary: £65,000. #artsjobs
Head of Marketing - Arts Professional
Brand and Audiences at the RSC is entering a new era and to move forward we need an experienced Head of Marketing to focus on marketing our London transfers and tours.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
New job #ad: Head of Major Gifts (Family Leave Cover), Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon/London. Salary: £65,000. #artsjobs
Head of Major Gifts (Family Leave Cover) - Arts Professional
We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to lead the strategy, cultivation and stewardship of major (five and six-figure) gifts. This is a fixed-term position.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 10:22 AM
English Heritage chair brings ‘wealth of experience’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
English Heritage chair brings 'wealth of experience' - Arts Professional
English Heritage has announced "deeply experienced leader" TONY HALES as new chair of the board.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
English Heritage chair brings ‘wealth of experience’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Film and high-end television production spend in the UK hit £6.8 billion last year, representing a 22% increase on 2024, according to analysis by the British Film Institute (BFI).
UK screen sector celebrates 'steady' growth - Arts Professional
Film and high-end television production spend in the UK hit £6.8 billion last year, representing a 22% increase on 2024, according to analysis by the British
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February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Film and high-end television production spend in the UK hit £6.8 billion last year, representing a 22% increase on 2024, according to analysis by the British Film Institute (BFI).
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.
Preparing for Capital Developments - Arts Professional
A capital project is a major undertaking and usually takes many years of planning and detailed preparatory work. It is probably something your venue will only
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February 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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.