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Wellcome Collection to wave goodbye to leader of 7 years www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Wellcome Collection to wave goodbye to leader of 7 years - Arts Professional
MELANIE KEEN is to depart the Wellcome Collection in London this spring.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Wellcome Collection to wave goodbye to leader of 7 years www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
The co-founder of a charity providing artists with workspace has said “private introductions” from big name creatives helped his organisation secure the philanthropy necessary to purchase a former factory.
Artists' studio founder: We faced countless rejections when we first sought philanthropy - Arts Professional
The co-founder of a charity providing artists with workspace has said "private introductions" from big name creatives helped his organisation secure the
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January 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The co-founder of a charity providing artists with workspace has said “private introductions” from big name creatives helped his organisation secure the philanthropy necessary to purchase a former factory.
The government Curriculum and Assessment Review has been largely welcomed by the arts sector. Here Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, co-artistic directors of the RSC, explain how our most enduring playwright can support teachers to deliver new expectations.
Unlocking the voice: How Shakespeare can transform oracy in schools - Arts Professional
The government Curriculum and Assessment Review has been largely welcomed by the arts sector. Here Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, co-artistic directors of the RSC, explain how our most enduring playwright...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The government Curriculum and Assessment Review has been largely welcomed by the arts sector. Here Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, co-artistic directors of the RSC, explain how our most enduring playwright can support teachers to deliver new expectations.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to channel £2.2 million of funding into the capital’s Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZs), with the support including money that has helped secure a permanent home for hundreds of artists in Deptford.
London's creative districts win slice of more than £2m in mayoral investment - Arts Professional
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to channel £2.2 million of funding into the capital's Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZs), with the support including money that
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January 15, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to channel £2.2 million of funding into the capital’s Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZs), with the support including money that has helped secure a permanent home for hundreds of artists in Deptford.
Don't miss: Development Manager: Heritage, Sheffield City Council, Sheffield. Salary: £47,181 - 51,356. #artsjobs
Development Manager: Heritage - Arts Professional
We're excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join the Culture Sheffield team at Sheffield City Council as our lead for Heritage.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Don't miss: Development Manager: Heritage, Sheffield City Council, Sheffield. Salary: £47,181 - 51,356. #artsjobs
Don't miss: Head of Communications and PR, Curious Minds, North West England/Hybrid. Salary: £39,837 - 43,570. #artsjobs
Head of Communications and PR - Arts Professional
Curious Minds is looking for a Communications and PR leader who wants their work to create real change in children’s lives.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Don't miss: Head of Communications and PR, Curious Minds, North West England/Hybrid. Salary: £39,837 - 43,570. #artsjobs
Don't miss: Development Manager, BADA, London/Hybrid. Salary: £50,000 - 60,000. #artsjobs
Development Manager - Arts Professional
The British American Drama Academy (BADA) is seeking an experienced, individually motived fundraising professional Development Manager.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Don't miss: Development Manager, BADA, London/Hybrid. Salary: £50,000 - 60,000. #artsjobs
From Tessitura to Spektrix, cultural venues share digital infrastructure for ticketing. Yet they rebuild websites independently. What makes collaboration seem impossible for websites when it's standard practice for ticketing? asks Matt Yau of CultureSuite.
The last frontier: What ticketing can teach us about websites - Arts Professional
From Tessitura to Spektrix, cultural venues share digital infrastructure for ticketing. Yet they rebuild websites independently. What makes collaboration seem impossible for websites when it's standard...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:22 AM
From Tessitura to Spektrix, cultural venues share digital infrastructure for ticketing. Yet they rebuild websites independently. What makes collaboration seem impossible for websites when it's standard practice for ticketing? asks Matt Yau of CultureSuite.
A scheme that allows individuals to leave culturally significant objects to the nation in exchange for tax relief has secured £59.7 million worth of treasures.
Cultural treasures worth more than £59m enter public collections - Arts Professional
A scheme that allows individuals to leave culturally significant objects to the nation in exchange for tax relief has secured £59.7 million worth of treasures.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:11 AM
A scheme that allows individuals to leave culturally significant objects to the nation in exchange for tax relief has secured £59.7 million worth of treasures.
Around 50 people could be made redundant at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust (IGMT) according to the National Trust, which will take over operations at the Unesco World Heritage Site in March. #NewsInBrief www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/newsree...
Dozens of jobs under threat at 'key heritage asset' - Arts Professional
Around 50 people could be made redundant at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust (IGMT) according to the National Trust, which will take over operations at the
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January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Around 50 people could be made redundant at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust (IGMT) according to the National Trust, which will take over operations at the Unesco World Heritage Site in March. #NewsInBrief www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/newsree...
Former theatre boss to head up Orchestra of the Swan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Former theatre boss to head up Orchestra of the Swan - Arts Professional
ZOË CURNOW will take the helm as executive director of Orchestra of the Swan, succeeding DEBBIE JAGLA this April, who departs the chamber orchestra
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January 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Former theatre boss to head up Orchestra of the Swan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Former theatre boss to head up Orchestra of the Swan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Former theatre boss to head up Orchestra of the Swan - Arts Professional
ZOË CURNOW will take the helm as executive director of Orchestra of the Swan, succeeding DEBBIE JAGLA this April, who departs the chamber orchestra
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January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Former theatre boss to head up Orchestra of the Swan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has declined to confirm when its promised freelance champion might be named.
DCMS must take 'concrete action' on appointing freelance advocate - Arts Professional
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has declined to confirm when its promised freelance champion might be named.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:08 PM
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has declined to confirm when its promised freelance champion might be named.
Newcastle City Council has pledged £1 million towards a proposed £10.5m Centre for Writing and Publishing, strengthening plans to create a nationally significant literary hub in the city. #NewsInBrief
Writing centre receives £1m council backing - Arts Professional
Newcastle City Council has pledged £1 million towards a proposed £10.5m Centre for Writing and Publishing, strengthening plans to create a nationally
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January 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Newcastle City Council has pledged £1 million towards a proposed £10.5m Centre for Writing and Publishing, strengthening plans to create a nationally significant literary hub in the city. #NewsInBrief
This webinar introduces The Space’s simple evaluation framework and shares insights and learnings from two digital commissions we have applied it to.
How to evaluate digital work - Arts Professional
There’s a lot to think about when you’re producing digital work. And let’s face it, evaluation probably isn’t the part you’re most looking forward to.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM
This webinar introduces The Space’s simple evaluation framework and shares insights and learnings from two digital commissions we have applied it to.
This webinar introduces The Space’s simple evaluation framework and shares insights and learnings from two digital commissions we have applied it to.
How to evaluate digital work - Arts Professional
There’s a lot to think about when you’re producing digital work. And let’s face it, evaluation probably isn’t the part you’re most looking forward to.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
This webinar introduces The Space’s simple evaluation framework and shares insights and learnings from two digital commissions we have applied it to.
The Clifton Hotel in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, has been designated a Grade-II listed heritage site for its Victorian design and intact interiors, being one of only two places in England where war poet Wilfred Owen wrote or revised his poetry.
Hotel that housed Wilfred Owen wins Historic England approval - Arts Professional
The Clifton Hotel in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, has been designated a Grade-II listed heritage site for its Victorian design and intact interiors, being
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January 14, 2026 at 10:22 AM
The Clifton Hotel in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, has been designated a Grade-II listed heritage site for its Victorian design and intact interiors, being one of only two places in England where war poet Wilfred Owen wrote or revised his poetry.
Applications for the UK’s first ever Town of Culture contest will be open until 31 March this year, with three main criteria to help guide the eventual decision.
Town of Culture panel to assess applicants' 'unique story' - Arts Professional
Applications for the UK's first ever Town of Culture contest will be open until 31 March this year, with three main criteria to help guide the eventual
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January 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Applications for the UK’s first ever Town of Culture contest will be open until 31 March this year, with three main criteria to help guide the eventual decision.
The Scottish government has reaffirmed its pledge to increase cultural spending by £20 million as part of its draft budget announcement for the next financial year.
Scottish government makes good on £20m culture boost in draft budget - Arts Professional
The Scottish government has reaffirmed its pledge to increase cultural spending by £20 million as part of its draft budget announcement for the next financial
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January 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The Scottish government has reaffirmed its pledge to increase cultural spending by £20 million as part of its draft budget announcement for the next financial year.
Liverpool arts festival leader among recruits to gallery board www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Liverpool arts festival leader among recruits to gallery board - Arts Professional
The director of Liverpool Biennial is to join Lightbox Gallery and Museum in Woking as a trustee.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Liverpool arts festival leader among recruits to gallery board www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Belfast-based arts organisation Accidental Theatre has secured a three-storey building outright, from which it has operated since 2017. #NewsInBrief
Northern Irish theatre company secures permanent headquarters - Arts Professional
Belfast-based arts organisation Accidental Theatre has secured a three-storey building outright, from which it has operated since 2017.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Belfast-based arts organisation Accidental Theatre has secured a three-storey building outright, from which it has operated since 2017. #NewsInBrief
Raphael Roy Taylor, founder of the Creatives Institute and an undergraduate at the University of Warwick, explores how rethinking collection displays and accompanying exhibitions with bespoke events can create genuine social connection.
How unorthodox exhibitions can bring people together - Arts Professional
Raphael Roy Taylor, founder of the Creatives Institute and an undergraduate at the University of Warwick, explores how rethinking collection displays and accompanying exhibitions with bespoke events can...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Raphael Roy Taylor, founder of the Creatives Institute and an undergraduate at the University of Warwick, explores how rethinking collection displays and accompanying exhibitions with bespoke events can create genuine social connection.
Plymouth has become the first to confirm its ambition to become UK City of Culture 2029, with the chief executive of museum and art gallery the Box to help lead on the bid.
Plymouth to make first City of Culture bid since 2017 - Arts Professional
Plymouth has become the first to confirm its ambition to become UK City of Culture 2029, with the chief executive of museum and art gallery the Box to help
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January 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Plymouth has become the first to confirm its ambition to become UK City of Culture 2029, with the chief executive of museum and art gallery the Box to help lead on the bid.