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Goodbye to 2020

At the end of this most difficult year, we wanted to say thank you. The events of 2020 have caused grief and suffering for so many.

31/12/2020

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A major setback

Boris Johnson has just confirmed a second national shutdown in England. This is nothing short of a catastrophe for the arts. The arts industries have

31/10/2020

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10 next steps for the arts in the UK

This post was published on 9 August 2020. It is preserved for archive purposes. Next steps. 10 things the Government still need to do, to

09/08/2020

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UK Government announces rescue package for the arts

Something extraordinary just happened. Against expectations, the government has announced a significant rescue package for our arts and cultural organisations. This follows an unprecedented groundswell

05/07/2020

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Public Campaign for the Arts launches

Today, a nationwide, volunteer-led, public campaign begins to support Britain’s imperilled performing arts industries. The Public Campaign for the Arts brings together people of all

12/06/2020

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Hearts for the Arts 2020 winners announced

With nominations for Hearts for the Arts Awards opening on Friday 20th November, here’s a reminder of the winners announcement in February this year.

14/02/2020

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Hearts for the Arts 2020 shortlist announced

The shortlist has been announced for the National Campaign for the Arts’ (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2020.

14/01/2020

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General Election 2019: prompt sheet

Are your candidates #forthearts? Other topics are being drowned out by the B word, during this General Election. Let’s remind the candidates and parties how important the arts are to us.

05/12/2019

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Nominations open for Hearts for the Arts 2020

Nominations are now open for our 2020 Hearts for the Arts Awards. Our trustee, Julia Payne, explains why everyone should get involved and how easy it is to nominate someone.

25/10/2019

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Hearts for the Arts 2019 winners announced

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Hearts for the Arts Awards, recognising the UK’s unsung local heroes of community arts.

14/02/2019

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Hearts for the Arts 2019 shortlist announced

The shortlist has been announced for the National Campaign for the Arts’ (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2019.

23/01/2019

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Nominations open for Hearts for the Arts 2019

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Hearts for the Arts Awards. The Awards are a celebration of cultural champions within Local Authority and the projects that place the arts at the centre of community life.

12/09/2018

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Children and the arts

Last night, our Chair Samuel West gave a speech at a special event about arts in schools at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by our friends from Children and the Arts.

06/09/2018

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Bolton Councillor Cliff Morris receives Hearts for the Arts award

Cliff Morris (Leader of Bolton Council 2006-2017) was yesterday presented with his 2018 Hearts for the Arts Award by NCA chair Samuel West, in front of his fellow Bolton councillors at their council meeting.

21/06/2018