Arts Council England
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Your national development agency for creativity and culture
• Awarding @dcmsgovuk & @tnluk funds
• Got a question? ☎️ artscouncil.org.uk/contact
• Awarding @dcmsgovuk & @tnluk funds
• Got a question? ☎️ artscouncil.org.uk/contact
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Funding update:
We’re pausing the next round of Developing Your Creative Practice until April 2026.
In the meantime, in its place, we’re launching £7.5 million of R&D Funding for individuals, as part of our National Lottery Project Grants programme.
We’re pausing the next round of Developing Your Creative Practice until April 2026.
In the meantime, in its place, we’re launching £7.5 million of R&D Funding for individuals, as part of our National Lottery Project Grants programme.
We stepped behind the scenes with the venue to uncover the magic of their latest pantomime, Cinderella, and the positive impact that panto and creativity can have on engaging their local community.
Read our full conversation 👇
Read our full conversation 👇
Christmas at The Hackney Empire
Find out what the Hackney Empire has planned for Christmas!
www.artscouncil.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We stepped behind the scenes with the venue to uncover the magic of their latest pantomime, Cinderella, and the positive impact that panto and creativity can have on engaging their local community.
Read our full conversation 👇
Read our full conversation 👇
How can collaborations across the art world strengthen museum and gallery collections nationwide?
A new ArtTactic report – commissioned by Arts Council England – examines the role of the art trade, collectors and philanthropists in the UK’s art ecosystem.
Read the full report 👇
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A new ArtTactic report – commissioned by Arts Council England – examines the role of the art trade, collectors and philanthropists in the UK’s art ecosystem.
Read the full report 👇
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December 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
How can collaborations across the art world strengthen museum and gallery collections nationwide?
A new ArtTactic report – commissioned by Arts Council England – examines the role of the art trade, collectors and philanthropists in the UK’s art ecosystem.
Read the full report 👇
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A new ArtTactic report – commissioned by Arts Council England – examines the role of the art trade, collectors and philanthropists in the UK’s art ecosystem.
Read the full report 👇
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Are you a Black, Asian or ethnically diverse theatre maker in the North of England looking to make ambitious new work?
We’ve just launched the £2 million Theatre Breakthrough Fund - find out more 👇
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Image credit: Shadows In Different Shades by Oladipo Agboluaje
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We’ve just launched the £2 million Theatre Breakthrough Fund - find out more 👇
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Image credit: Shadows In Different Shades by Oladipo Agboluaje
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December 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Are you a Black, Asian or ethnically diverse theatre maker in the North of England looking to make ambitious new work?
We’ve just launched the £2 million Theatre Breakthrough Fund - find out more 👇
buff.ly/MjwaSsk
Image credit: Shadows In Different Shades by Oladipo Agboluaje
© Smart Banda
We’ve just launched the £2 million Theatre Breakthrough Fund - find out more 👇
buff.ly/MjwaSsk
Image credit: Shadows In Different Shades by Oladipo Agboluaje
© Smart Banda
If you are a National Lottery funded project you can say thank you to National Lottery players and welcome new visitors by registering a special offer for anyone with a lottery ticket or scratchcard during Open Week 7 – 15 March. 🎟️
Register now 👇
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Register now 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
If you are a National Lottery funded project you can say thank you to National Lottery players and welcome new visitors by registering a special offer for anyone with a lottery ticket or scratchcard during Open Week 7 – 15 March. 🎟️
Register now 👇
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Register now 👇
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We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as Senior Manager, Operations – South West and lead business processes, systems, and team operations to support Arts Council England’s strategy.
Hybrid role based in Bristol. Apply by 1 December 👇
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Join us as Senior Manager, Operations – South West and lead business processes, systems, and team operations to support Arts Council England’s strategy.
Hybrid role based in Bristol. Apply by 1 December 👇
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November 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as Senior Manager, Operations – South West and lead business processes, systems, and team operations to support Arts Council England’s strategy.
Hybrid role based in Bristol. Apply by 1 December 👇
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Join us as Senior Manager, Operations – South West and lead business processes, systems, and team operations to support Arts Council England’s strategy.
Hybrid role based in Bristol. Apply by 1 December 👇
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Join our new Creative Health: Contract Confidence webinar with The School for Social Entrepreneurs
Designed to support arts & culture orgs delivering creative health programmes to build their skills and confidence in pitching for local authority and public contracts.
Designed to support arts & culture orgs delivering creative health programmes to build their skills and confidence in pitching for local authority and public contracts.
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Join our new Creative Health: Contract Confidence webinar with The School for Social Entrepreneurs
Designed to support arts & culture orgs delivering creative health programmes to build their skills and confidence in pitching for local authority and public contracts.
Designed to support arts & culture orgs delivering creative health programmes to build their skills and confidence in pitching for local authority and public contracts.
We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as a Data Engineer and manage our Azure Data Factory, maintain data pipelines, and make sure we’re compliance with industry standards.
Hybrid role. Apply by midday on 28 November. 👇
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Join us as a Data Engineer and manage our Azure Data Factory, maintain data pipelines, and make sure we’re compliance with industry standards.
Hybrid role. Apply by midday on 28 November. 👇
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November 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as a Data Engineer and manage our Azure Data Factory, maintain data pipelines, and make sure we’re compliance with industry standards.
Hybrid role. Apply by midday on 28 November. 👇
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Join us as a Data Engineer and manage our Azure Data Factory, maintain data pipelines, and make sure we’re compliance with industry standards.
Hybrid role. Apply by midday on 28 November. 👇
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Happy birthday The National Lottery 🎉
We are joining thousands of organisations and sharing a cross-finger selfie to thank National Lottery players who raise £30 million each week for good causes. 🤞
#BecauseOfYou so many incredible arts and cultural projects and organisations can thrive. ✨
We are joining thousands of organisations and sharing a cross-finger selfie to thank National Lottery players who raise £30 million each week for good causes. 🤞
#BecauseOfYou so many incredible arts and cultural projects and organisations can thrive. ✨
November 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Happy birthday The National Lottery 🎉
We are joining thousands of organisations and sharing a cross-finger selfie to thank National Lottery players who raise £30 million each week for good causes. 🤞
#BecauseOfYou so many incredible arts and cultural projects and organisations can thrive. ✨
We are joining thousands of organisations and sharing a cross-finger selfie to thank National Lottery players who raise £30 million each week for good causes. 🤞
#BecauseOfYou so many incredible arts and cultural projects and organisations can thrive. ✨
Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers
Have you seen 'A State of the Nations Report'?
This report looks at the latest data across four key areas to help shape policies for the creative industries.
Have you seen 'A State of the Nations Report'?
This report looks at the latest data across four key areas to help shape policies for the creative industries.
Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Read the latest State of the Nations research report from University of Sheffield on mapping arts, culture and heritage careers.
pec.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers
Have you seen 'A State of the Nations Report'?
This report looks at the latest data across four key areas to help shape policies for the creative industries.
Have you seen 'A State of the Nations Report'?
This report looks at the latest data across four key areas to help shape policies for the creative industries.
Are you a Treasurer of a National Portfolio Organisation? 🏛️
Join the Treasurer Peer Network: a free, peer-led, solutions-focused space to connect, share insights, and tackle challenges together.
Join the Treasurer Peer Network: a free, peer-led, solutions-focused space to connect, share insights, and tackle challenges together.
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Are you a Treasurer of a National Portfolio Organisation? 🏛️
Join the Treasurer Peer Network: a free, peer-led, solutions-focused space to connect, share insights, and tackle challenges together.
Join the Treasurer Peer Network: a free, peer-led, solutions-focused space to connect, share insights, and tackle challenges together.
This Weds is Crossed Finger Selfie Day! 🤞
If National Lottery funding makes your work possible, say a huge thank you to National Lottery players by sharing a crossed finger selfie using #BecauseOfYou ✨
Find out why thousands of people are taking part 👇
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If National Lottery funding makes your work possible, say a huge thank you to National Lottery players by sharing a crossed finger selfie using #BecauseOfYou ✨
Find out why thousands of people are taking part 👇
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November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This Weds is Crossed Finger Selfie Day! 🤞
If National Lottery funding makes your work possible, say a huge thank you to National Lottery players by sharing a crossed finger selfie using #BecauseOfYou ✨
Find out why thousands of people are taking part 👇
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If National Lottery funding makes your work possible, say a huge thank you to National Lottery players by sharing a crossed finger selfie using #BecauseOfYou ✨
Find out why thousands of people are taking part 👇
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Reposted by Arts Council England
Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for helping fund #IVW26 so we can, in turn, support our community and the music ecosystem around the country 💛
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for helping fund #IVW26 so we can, in turn, support our community and the music ecosystem around the country 💛
Want to know if our R&D funding is right for you? 🤔
- Read the information 📖
- Sign up for a webinar 💻
- Make your decision ✅
Find out more 👇
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- Read the information 📖
- Sign up for a webinar 💻
- Make your decision ✅
Find out more 👇
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Update: research and development funding for individuals
All the information you need about the changes to Developing Your Creative Practice and National Lottery Project Grants
www.artscouncil.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Want to know if our R&D funding is right for you? 🤔
- Read the information 📖
- Sign up for a webinar 💻
- Make your decision ✅
Find out more 👇
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- Read the information 📖
- Sign up for a webinar 💻
- Make your decision ✅
Find out more 👇
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Now open: Research and Development funding for individuals
We’ve added and ringfenced £7.5 million into National Lottery Project Grants to help support creative and cultural practitioners to develop their practice.
Find out how to apply👇
www.artscouncil.org.uk/research-and...
We’ve added and ringfenced £7.5 million into National Lottery Project Grants to help support creative and cultural practitioners to develop their practice.
Find out how to apply👇
www.artscouncil.org.uk/research-and...
Research and Development for Individuals
This page contains what you need to know about the Research and Development for Individuals Time limited priority for National Lottery Project Grants.
www.artscouncil.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Now open: Research and Development funding for individuals
We’ve added and ringfenced £7.5 million into National Lottery Project Grants to help support creative and cultural practitioners to develop their practice.
Find out how to apply👇
www.artscouncil.org.uk/research-and...
We’ve added and ringfenced £7.5 million into National Lottery Project Grants to help support creative and cultural practitioners to develop their practice.
Find out how to apply👇
www.artscouncil.org.uk/research-and...
We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as Communications Officer (Stakeholder & Parliamentary Liaison) and help shape how we engage with government and partners.
📍 London
🕒 35 hrs/week
💻 Hybrid
Apply by 19 Nov👉 buff.ly/SzqQeIy
#ArtsJobs #PublicAffairs #Hiring
Join us as Communications Officer (Stakeholder & Parliamentary Liaison) and help shape how we engage with government and partners.
📍 London
🕒 35 hrs/week
💻 Hybrid
Apply by 19 Nov👉 buff.ly/SzqQeIy
#ArtsJobs #PublicAffairs #Hiring
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as Communications Officer (Stakeholder & Parliamentary Liaison) and help shape how we engage with government and partners.
📍 London
🕒 35 hrs/week
💻 Hybrid
Apply by 19 Nov👉 buff.ly/SzqQeIy
#ArtsJobs #PublicAffairs #Hiring
Join us as Communications Officer (Stakeholder & Parliamentary Liaison) and help shape how we engage with government and partners.
📍 London
🕒 35 hrs/week
💻 Hybrid
Apply by 19 Nov👉 buff.ly/SzqQeIy
#ArtsJobs #PublicAffairs #Hiring
📢 Big news: The national curriculum review is here!
We're proud to have contributed to Professor Becky Francis’ report, which recognises the vital role of creativity in every child’s education. 🎨
We're proud to have contributed to Professor Becky Francis’ report, which recognises the vital role of creativity in every child’s education. 🎨
A great day for the next generation of creative talent in England
A response to Curriculum and Assessment Review
www.artscouncil.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
📢 Big news: The national curriculum review is here!
We're proud to have contributed to Professor Becky Francis’ report, which recognises the vital role of creativity in every child’s education. 🎨
We're proud to have contributed to Professor Becky Francis’ report, which recognises the vital role of creativity in every child’s education. 🎨
Are you a Treasurer of a National Portfolio Organisation? 🤔
Join the Treasurer Peer Network- a free, peer-led space to connect, share insights & tackle challenges together.
You can expect four expert-led sessions and to build your network!
Join the Treasurer Peer Network- a free, peer-led space to connect, share insights & tackle challenges together.
You can expect four expert-led sessions and to build your network!
November 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Are you a Treasurer of a National Portfolio Organisation? 🤔
Join the Treasurer Peer Network- a free, peer-led space to connect, share insights & tackle challenges together.
You can expect four expert-led sessions and to build your network!
Join the Treasurer Peer Network- a free, peer-led space to connect, share insights & tackle challenges together.
You can expect four expert-led sessions and to build your network!
Reposted by Arts Council England
Talking about your climate action matters!
Today we launch a new short guide that shares how to do it with honesty, clarity, and impact >> tinyurl.com/2t8ebv7n
#CreativeClimateAction
Today we launch a new short guide that shares how to do it with honesty, clarity, and impact >> tinyurl.com/2t8ebv7n
#CreativeClimateAction
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Talking about your climate action matters!
Today we launch a new short guide that shares how to do it with honesty, clarity, and impact >> tinyurl.com/2t8ebv7n
#CreativeClimateAction
Today we launch a new short guide that shares how to do it with honesty, clarity, and impact >> tinyurl.com/2t8ebv7n
#CreativeClimateAction
Funding update:
We’re pausing the next round of Developing Your Creative Practice until April 2026.
In the meantime, in its place, we’re launching £7.5 million of R&D Funding for individuals, as part of our National Lottery Project Grants programme.
We’re pausing the next round of Developing Your Creative Practice until April 2026.
In the meantime, in its place, we’re launching £7.5 million of R&D Funding for individuals, as part of our National Lottery Project Grants programme.
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Funding update:
We’re pausing the next round of Developing Your Creative Practice until April 2026.
In the meantime, in its place, we’re launching £7.5 million of R&D Funding for individuals, as part of our National Lottery Project Grants programme.
We’re pausing the next round of Developing Your Creative Practice until April 2026.
In the meantime, in its place, we’re launching £7.5 million of R&D Funding for individuals, as part of our National Lottery Project Grants programme.
Join us as Senior Manager, Youth Engagement and help embed youth voice at Arts Council England.
The role can be based in Manchester or Leeds and is 28 hrs/week | Hybrid.
Apply by 10 Nov 👉 buff.ly/P4766fj
#YouthVoice #ArtsJobs
The role can be based in Manchester or Leeds and is 28 hrs/week | Hybrid.
Apply by 10 Nov 👉 buff.ly/P4766fj
#YouthVoice #ArtsJobs
October 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join us as Senior Manager, Youth Engagement and help embed youth voice at Arts Council England.
The role can be based in Manchester or Leeds and is 28 hrs/week | Hybrid.
Apply by 10 Nov 👉 buff.ly/P4766fj
#YouthVoice #ArtsJobs
The role can be based in Manchester or Leeds and is 28 hrs/week | Hybrid.
Apply by 10 Nov 👉 buff.ly/P4766fj
#YouthVoice #ArtsJobs
A few weeks ago, we announced the Creative People and Places (CPP) National Portfolio for 2026-29. Our Director of Engagement and Communities, Rebecca Blackman reflects on our new portfolio in a blog post.
Have a read 👇
Have a read 👇
Creative People and Places 2026-2029 National Portfolio announced
Find out more about Creative People and Places 2026-2029 National Portfolio that was announced.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
A few weeks ago, we announced the Creative People and Places (CPP) National Portfolio for 2026-29. Our Director of Engagement and Communities, Rebecca Blackman reflects on our new portfolio in a blog post.
Have a read 👇
Have a read 👇
We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as Senior Relationship Manager, London and help shape the future of theatre and cultural development in the capital.
You’ll lead a team, manage partnerships, and support strategic investment.
Apply by 7 November 👇
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Join us as Senior Relationship Manager, London and help shape the future of theatre and cultural development in the capital.
You’ll lead a team, manage partnerships, and support strategic investment.
Apply by 7 November 👇
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October 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as Senior Relationship Manager, London and help shape the future of theatre and cultural development in the capital.
You’ll lead a team, manage partnerships, and support strategic investment.
Apply by 7 November 👇
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Join us as Senior Relationship Manager, London and help shape the future of theatre and cultural development in the capital.
You’ll lead a team, manage partnerships, and support strategic investment.
Apply by 7 November 👇
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In partnership with the @nationaltheatre.org.uk, @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and WorkWild, our innovative new project ReStage has a simple but ambitious goal: to prevent theatre and film production sets from ending up in landfill.
Introducing ReStage: our mission to reduce environmental impact across the film & theatre industries
YouTube video by London Gov | City Hall
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October 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In partnership with the @nationaltheatre.org.uk, @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and WorkWild, our innovative new project ReStage has a simple but ambitious goal: to prevent theatre and film production sets from ending up in landfill.
We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as a Senior Delivery Manager and lead the delivery of service redesign projects that support museums and cultural organisations.
You’ll manage timelines, coach teams, and drive user-centred change.
Apply now 👇
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Join us as a Senior Delivery Manager and lead the delivery of service redesign projects that support museums and cultural organisations.
You’ll manage timelines, coach teams, and drive user-centred change.
Apply now 👇
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October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We’re hiring! 📣
Join us as a Senior Delivery Manager and lead the delivery of service redesign projects that support museums and cultural organisations.
You’ll manage timelines, coach teams, and drive user-centred change.
Apply now 👇
buff.ly/Rby3IdY
Join us as a Senior Delivery Manager and lead the delivery of service redesign projects that support museums and cultural organisations.
You’ll manage timelines, coach teams, and drive user-centred change.
Apply now 👇
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We asked experts within the arts and cultural sector to write about improving the well-being of leaders.
The two blogs outline the different stress factors faced by the leaders, and explores ways to respond to this stress, from self-care to physical movement. 🧘
Read now 👇
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The two blogs outline the different stress factors faced by the leaders, and explores ways to respond to this stress, from self-care to physical movement. 🧘
Read now 👇
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Support for leaders
Explore resources to assist you in your role as a leader.
www.artscouncil.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We asked experts within the arts and cultural sector to write about improving the well-being of leaders.
The two blogs outline the different stress factors faced by the leaders, and explores ways to respond to this stress, from self-care to physical movement. 🧘
Read now 👇
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The two blogs outline the different stress factors faced by the leaders, and explores ways to respond to this stress, from self-care to physical movement. 🧘
Read now 👇
buff.ly/kRT1iE3