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Highlights from the House of Lords’ arts debate
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.
09/02/2024
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Melvyn Bragg leads Lords debate on the arts
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”.
05/02/2024
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Birmingham City Council seeks public views ahead of major cuts
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
16/01/2024
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Nottingham City Council proposes 100% cut to culture funding
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
13/01/2024
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Katherine Parkinson: council investment in culture changes lives
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
06/07/2023
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CFTA Director at the Barbican: “our network is a source of hope”
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
26/09/2022
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Hearts for the Arts 2022 winners announced
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.
14/04/2022
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Hearts for the Arts 2022 shortlist announced
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
07/02/2022
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UK Government announces emergency relief funding for the arts
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
24/12/2021
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Urgent letter to Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries
This letter was sent to the Secretary of State, signed by over 25,000 supporters of the Public Campaign for the Arts.
15/12/2021
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Hearts for the Arts 2021 winners announced
The NCA celebrates the winners of this year’s Hearts for the Arts Awards.
31/03/2021
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The Big Freelancer Report
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
23/03/2021
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Victory in Nottingham! 🎉
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%.
15/03/2021
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Touring artists
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
20/01/2021
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Hearts for the Arts 2021 shortlist announced
The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are championing the arts against all odds.
14/01/2021