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    Guiding your digital journey

    By Arts Council England,

    Ben Lane, Senior Manager for Enterprise & Innovation, introduces the Digital Culture Compass. He tells us more about the aims of the tool and reflects on how it's been created.

    Somebody holds an ipad up to a painting
    Photo by Technology brings fresh perspectives on Nottingham Castle. Photo © Digital R&D Fund for the Arts / Nesta
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    Five ways the Digital Culture Compass can help YOU!

    By Arts Council England,

    Want to make the most of digital technology in your organisation, but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with the Digital Culture Compass

    Two children using an interactive screen at London Transport Museum
    Photo by London Transport Museum
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    Culture and climate activism

    By Arts Council England,

    In this interview, Baroness Lola Young tells us about her climate activism and the role she feels the cultural sector can play.

    Lola has collaborated with Arts Council England and Julie’s Bicycle on The Colour Green podcast series, in conversation with artists and activists of colour. She will also be speaking at a flagship summit, We Make Tomorrow: Creative climate action in a time of crisis, curated by Julie’s Bicycle in partnership with the Arts Council, on 26 February.

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    Diversity in classical music

    By Claire Mera-Nelson,

    We're launching a new research project and sector survey to explore the diversity of the classical music sector. Claire Mera-Nelson, Director of Music, introduces this important new work.

    Minimalism Changed my life - Paraorchestra © Victor Frankowski
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    Supporting grassroots music venues

    By Arts Council England,

    As we announce an additional £1.5 million for our Grassroots Music Fund, here’s five ways venues are using our fund to secure the future of England’s music venues.

    Crowd watching DJs on stage
    Photo by Band on the Wall, Inner City Waves (emerging urban artists showcase). Photo (C) Kyle Higgins
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    2030 starts here...

    By Darren Henley,

    Our Chief Executive, Darren Henley, introduces our new Strategy for 2020-2030: Let's Create. He reflects on the road we took to get here, and what this strategy means for creativity and culture in England.

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    The Art of Leadership: Episode 3, Leadership Development

    By Arts Council England,

    Why is leadership development so important? How do we make the time and space for it? What can we learn from other sectors, and how do we support the development of future cultural leaders? Join host Kirsty Lang and guests Suzanne Alleyne, Tony Heaton OBE and Suzie Bailey as they delve into development – both professional and personal.

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    Sharing our consultation findings

    By Simon Mellor,

    Ahead of launching our new strategy for 2020-2030, we're sharing what we heard when we consulted on our draft strategy in summer 2019.

    Poet stood on stage, in front of a microphone, holding a book, performing in front of an audience
    Photo by Bradford Literature Festival 2016, Poetry with a Punch - Stand up and Spit at the Bierkeller. Photo (C) Tim Smith
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