Outdated systems blocking creativity growth - CIF
Growth in the creative industries is being stymied by government and policy bodies working by out-dated definitions, according to a report published today by the Cultural Industries Federation (CIF).
Pitzhanger to re-open after £12m restoration
Pitzhanger Manor, the dream country home created for himself and his family by Sir John Soane, in his time England’s most celebrated architect, is to reopen in March after major restoration.
‘Purity’ of boys’ voices – it’s Garrett v Bach Choir
Opera soprano Lesley Garrett’s call for an end to male-only choirs has been rebuffed by the head of one of the leading ensembles in the world, the Bach Choir.
New CEO for FACT
FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) chooses Arts Catalyst's Nicola Triscott and new CEO
Friends buy Burnley Empire for £1
The Victorian Burnley Empire has been saved by a friends group, days before it was due to go for auction.
Fitzwilliam’s gift of the Great Belzoni
The larger than life archaeologist, explorer and circus strong man known as the Great Belzoni is to adorn Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum.
The smartphone Turner Prize
Charlotte Prodger has won this year’s Turner Prize for visual art with a 32-minute film shot on her smartphone.
Rogers to leave Birmingham REP
Executive director steps down after 17 years
To all Dome-loving humans…
David Shrigley has created this limited edition print with proceeds from sales going towards the Build Brighton Dome community appeal.
How WWI enriched contemporary art
More than 35m people, half the population, have engaged with the 14-18 NOW commemorations of the First World War, which has now ended after five years.
