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    Introducing the Digital Culture Awards

    By Arts Council England,

    We’ve launched the first ever Digital Culture Awards – brought to you by the Arts Council and the Digital Culture Network. We caught up with Tiina Hill, Senior Manager of the Digital Cultural Network, to get an introduction to the awards and find out how you can get involved.

    Digital Culture Awards header image
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    Delivering on our promise to see England transformed into a truly creative nation

    By Darren Henley,

    As we publish the first delivery plan for our strategy, Let's Create, our CEO Darren Henley introduces the first part of our roadmap to a truly creative nation.

    Photo by Stockton International Riverside Festival © Gary Walsh
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    Art, sport and disability: a universal language

    By Lucy Bird,

    Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games drawing to a close this weekend, Lucy Bird, Officer for Policy & Research reflects on the intersection between arts, sports, and disability, and how the Thriving Communities Fund is making a difference.

    (left) is the competing horse (right) Laurentia Tan- close up image in the stable of Laurentia Tan looking at the horse while holding its nose
  4. Jane Mackey, Senior Research and Evaluation Manager at Good Things Foundation, outlines the opportunity for the arts and cultural sector to play a pivotal role in ensuring a truly digitally inclusive society.

    A woman using a laptop- the image is taken from behind
    Photo by Good Things Foundation
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    Going slow now to go fast later

    By Zak Mensah,

    Co-CEO of Birmingham Museums Trust, Zak Mensah discusses how his organisation will emerge from the pandemic.

    An external shot of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. It is a sunny day. The building is a large 19th century build with a clock tower to the left.
    Photo by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery 2021. Photo © Birmingham Museums Trust
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    Curiosity is the renewable power-source for Dynamism

    By Richard Watts,

    Richard Watts, CEO at people make it work, one of the most established and effective organisations supporting the cultural sector to change and develop, explores why a dynamic culture is at the heart of a dynamic organisation.

    A young person stands looking across a light installation made up of horizontal bars of white light
    Photo by Illumaphonium 2 Illuminate Plymouth - Real Ideas. Photo © Wayne Perry
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    Going slow now to go fast later

    By Zak Mensah,

    Co-CEO of Birmingham Museums Trust, Zak Mensah discusses how his organisation will emerge from the pandemic.

    An external shot of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. It is a sunny day. The building is a large 19th century build with a clock tower to the left.
    Photo by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery 2021. Photo © Birmingham Museums Trust
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    Five questions with... Louise Govier, CEO of Artswork

    By Arts Council England,

    The CEO of Artswork talks digital speed-dating for artists and schools, showcasing youth voice and what she loves about working in the arts and culture sector.

    Photo of Louise Govier, the Chief Executive of Artswork
    Photo by Photo of Louise Govier, the Chief Executive of Artswork
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