What did the 2024 Spring Budget mean for the arts?
The Chancellor announced welcome new tax measures and investments from central government – but local arts funding remains in crisis, and implied cuts to public spending could be disastrous.
The Chancellor announced welcome new tax measures and investments from central government – but local arts funding remains in crisis, and implied cuts to public spending could be disastrous.
Melvyn Bragg brought a debate to the House of Lords on ‘the contribution of the arts to the economy and society’. Here are some of the highlights.
The Government said they “agree wholeheartedly with the sentiments” put forward by Lord Bragg, acknowledging that the arts “remain an integral part of our national life” and are “an essential part of what makes life worth living”.
Birmingham City Council is asking local residents “what matters most”, before proposals are drawn up to implement around £300 million of cuts over the next
Nottingham City Council is proposing a 100% cut to its investment in cultural organisations, and a review of library services that “will see the community
Actress, writer and Campaign for the Arts supporter Katherine Parkinson has addressed the largest local government conference in the country, telling councillors and council officers
The Campaign for the Arts’ Director Jack Gamble joined a panel discussion on NETWORKS at the Barbican Centre on 21 September. Chaired by Barbican Artistic
On Valentine’s Day we announced the winners of the 2022 Hearts for the Arts Awards, in a digital ceremony hosted by the Local Government Association.
On 14th January, the shortlist was announced for the Hearts for the Arts Awards 2022. The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are
The UK Government has announced emergency relief funding to help the arts and culture sector weather the ongoing impacts of Omicron. In England, £30 million will
This letter was sent to the Secretary of State, signed by over 25,000 supporters of the Public Campaign for the Arts.
The NCA celebrates the winners of this year’s Hearts for the Arts Awards.
Whereas freelancers make up 16% of the nation’s workforce, in the performing arts this figure rises to 71%. The Public Campaign for the Arts is
In a fantastic result for our first local campaign, Nottingham City Council has scrapped their plans to cut local funding for arts organisations by 37%.
The UK Government has not struck a deal with the EU for performing artists to continue to tour without visas, work permits and customs documents for each individual