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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.

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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.

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The future of arts education – just for the elite?

In a guest post on GCSE results day, Deborah Annetts of the Incorporated Society of Musicians and founder of the Baccforthefuture campaign warns of the threat to the arts from the EBacc exam system.

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Farewell to Tessa

NCA Board member Amanda Jones reflects on the life of politician and arts champion, Tessa Jowell.

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10 questions for Lorna Lee

Lorna Lee is the winner of the Best Local Authority Arts Champion – Officer award in our 2018 Hearts for the Arts Awards. Just two weeks

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Hearts for the Arts 2018 winners announced

The Hearts for the Arts 2018 winners are: Best Local Authority Arts Initiative: I.AM.NOT.A.ROBOT, Plymouth City Council Best Local Authority Arts Champion – Councillor: Councillor

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Hearts for the Arts 2018 shortlist announced

The shortlist has been announced for the National Campaign for the Arts’ (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2018. The awards celebrate the work of Councils, Councillors and Council Officers who have overcome financial challenges to ensure the arts stay at the centre of community life.