Member News

August 2024

Creative Scotland closes Open Fund for Individuals – actions and resources

2024-08-27T17:29:23+01:00

Creative Scotland has closed the Open Fund for Individuals, Scotland’s primary source of public funding for artists, and the fund is closing with less than two weeks’ notice. We've been in touch with Read More >

Creative Scotland closes Open Fund for Individuals – actions and resources2024-08-27T17:29:23+01:00

Art Reach Launches Impact Network for Creatives

2024-08-27T12:51:51+01:00

Art Reach has launched a new network providing support and development opportunities for creative practitioners and cultural professionals in Leicester called Impact Network for Creatives (INC). INC aims to help people demonstrate their impact Read More >

Art Reach Launches Impact Network for Creatives2024-08-27T12:51:51+01:00

ITC Guidance on staying safe following far-right violence

2024-08-27T12:42:09+01:00

The Independent Theatre Council (ITC) has published guidance for staying safe following far-right violence. This guidance includes links to further resources and a list of general guidance on management actions. ITC sends support to Read More >

ITC Guidance on staying safe following far-right violence2024-08-27T12:42:09+01:00

Save the Dates: Key Outdoor Arts Sector Events

2024-09-30T15:33:47+01:00

We are thrilled to share the dates for some key sector events, including the OutdoorArtsUK National Conference. These upcoming events are pivotal for anyone involved in the Outdoor Arts sector and we Read More >

Save the Dates: Key Outdoor Arts Sector Events2024-09-30T15:33:47+01:00

Local Government Association on the challenges and opportunities around cultural funding

2024-08-13T13:43:07+01:00

The Local Government Association (LGA) discusses the challenges and opportunities around cultural funding from local governments. Councils are the biggest public funder of culture, spending over £1bn a year on a range of local Read More >

Local Government Association on the challenges and opportunities around cultural funding2024-08-13T13:43:07+01:00

Lisa Nandy’s maiden speech to our sector – full transcript

2024-08-13T13:21:56+01:00

Lisa Nandy, our new Secretary of State for DCMS, made her maiden speech to culture, media and sport sectors on 31st July in Manchester, and it was immediately challenged spectacularly by widespread civil unrest.  “I Read More >

Lisa Nandy’s maiden speech to our sector – full transcript2024-08-13T13:21:56+01:00

ACE statement on recent riots and violence in our communities

2024-08-13T16:55:21+01:00

Arts Council England (ACE) has released a statement of support and flexibility to funding agreements in the light of disturbances.Chief Executive, Darren Henley, has written to ACE funded organisations and projects, with a message Read More >

ACE statement on recent riots and violence in our communities2024-08-13T16:55:21+01:00

OAUK Board Member Phil Hargreaves Appointed Artistic Director of Freedom Festival.

2024-08-13T12:57:54+01:00

Phill Hargreaves, OAUK Board Member and Lead for Culture & Head of Creative Programmes for Bradford Council, has been appointed the new Artistic Director of Freedom Festival. Phil is currently the Interim Lead for Read More >

OAUK Board Member Phil Hargreaves Appointed Artistic Director of Freedom Festival.2024-08-13T12:57:54+01:00

Statement from OutdoorArtsUK and guidance for the sector during uncertain times

2024-08-08T14:49:09+01:00

OutdoorArtsUK are saddened and frustrated by the racially motivated violence that is spreading across the country. We stand in solidarity with festival makers, producers, and artists, who are faced with the unrest fuelled by Read More >

Statement from OutdoorArtsUK and guidance for the sector during uncertain times2024-08-08T14:49:09+01:00
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