Tony Hall steps out of BBC into National Gallery
On the day Tony Hall revealed he was leaving the BBC his appointment as chairman of the National Gallery is announced.
Natasha Bucknor moves to Free Word
Talawa Theatre’s Natasha Bucknor is to join Free Word in the new role of executive director, working alongside CEO and artistic director Roma Backhouse.
Export stop on medieval guide for hermits
Arts minister Helen Whately has put an export bar on a 15th century illuminated guide for those contemplating becoming hermits and anchorites.
Arts responding to climate emergency – report
Arts organisations are responding positively to climate change criteria, according to a new report for Arts Council England.
World’s biggest boy band connects with artists to ‘change the world’
BTS, the world’s biggest boy band, is behind a global Connect project involving leading artists such as Antony Gormley.
Row over York pantomime
Theatre boss says changes needed to arrest decline
Liz Johnson is Midlands museums guru
Liz Johnson is moving from the National Trust to fill a new Arts Council role as director of museums collection development for the West Midlands.
Waiting on… and on
The scheduled performance of the West End musical The Waitress was cancelled on Saturday after the lead actress in the role of Jenna, Lucie Jones, and both understudies, Olivia Moore and Sarah O’Connor, fell ill.
Chatham Dockyard chief stands down
Bill Ferris, who has overseen development worth £47m in 19 years, is to retire as CEO of Chatham Historic Dockyard.
Where is it now? Lost art on web display
Forty of the world’s most famous lost works of art have been given new light via a special website.
