Without Walls has been working with Lorna Rees, Artistic Director of Gobbledegook Theatre and OAUK Co-Chair, to create a Green Rider template for Outdoor Arts artists. Lorna has written a blog about Green Riders for ...
In this week’s Blog, OAUK Director Sho introduces some of the debates on “Let’s Create” that has been going on around the governmental review of the Arts Council. Now ...
The Liberal Democrats Election Manifesto commits to “invest in cultural capital and nurture the next generation of talent.” Lib Dems manifesto dedicates section 17 to Culture, Media and Sport, which opens with the statement: ...
The Conservative Party Election Manifesto pledges to unleash philanthropy for “good causes and cultural institutions” and to “ensure our creative sector tax incentives remain competitive”. The Tories have published their manifesto on 11th June, ...
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has invested National Lottery Funding, along with funding from the Baring Foundation, to announce details of a three-year Mental Health and Arts Programme. Artists, arts groups and representatives from mental health organisations, ...
To support the sector, Light Up The North launch their brand new Artist Directory - to showcase the work of national and international artists. If you are an artist and would like to feature ...
Charities and the general election: Everything you need to know The upcoming general election is an important opportunity for charities across the country to make their voices, and the voices of the communities they ...
The Irish Government has published results from the first year of the Basic Income for the Arts pilot: • Findings show Basic Income recipients invest €550 a month more on their creative practice and ...
Businesses are being asked to show their commitment to arts and culture by signing a new charter. The Hull and East Yorkshire Creative Charter is the first of its kind in the UK, according ...
DCMS has informed OAUK that “Following guidance received by the Cabinet Office, the decision has been taken to formally pause the ACE review during the pre-election period.” Lead Reviewer Mary Archer was appointed in ...
Trusts and foundations make over £4 billion worth of grants annually and are an important source of income for charities and social enterprises. But demand and competition for funding is higher than ever, especially as the …
MoreThis course will be delivered virtually via Zoom in two separate 3 hour sessions. The first of these will take place on Tuesday 24th September at 10.00am and the second will take place on Thursday 26th …
MoreSocial investment can offer impact-driven organisations valuable investment to help achieve their aims but many don’t know what it is, where to find it or how it works. In this workshop, you will get all the …
MoreThis whimsical show tells the Indian Panchtantra story of the Elephant and the Mouse. Through enchanting puppetry and storytelling we see how the two creatures learn to live side by …
MoreAn adventurous outdoor circus show for all the family – followed by an interactive workshop for babies, toddlers, grandparents and everyone in between! The Jules Verne’s classic is given …
MoreFollow Alice down the rabbit hole to the magical world of Wonderland. Have tea with the Mad Hatter, smile with the Cheshire Cat, laugh with the Tweedles but beware of …
MoreA vibrant fusion of art and sound for everyone to enjoy. Bid a raucous farewell to summer with Babylon Gamelan, a joyous mechanical sculpture and interactive sound installation by Rag & Bone, created by artist Dave …
MoreCommon Wealth and Fuel present Peaceophobia, an unapologetic response to rising Islamophobia around the world, conceived and created in Bradford. Featuring cinematic lighting, modified cars and an original electronic sound score. Written by Zia Ahmed – …
MoreThis year’s festival theme is…TASTE! Delicious or disgusting? What is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ taste in art and how do we decide? There are no rules, no right or wrongs! Instead, it largely depends on individual preferences, …
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