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    More creativity, for more people, in more places

    By Rebecca Blackman,

    What do Basildon’s shopping centre, Middlesbrough FC, Bradford’s teaching hospital and Rotherham Ethnic Minority Alliance have in common? They’re all set to take their part in transforming the arts and culture in their communities.

    Three people stood in a line in front of a mural depicting a street full of people.
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    Meet our team: Lucy Palmer-Rimmer, Communication Officer

    By Arts Council England,

    This time, we speak to Lucy from our Advocacy and Communications team who joined the Arts Council in September 2018.

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    Why we're committed to 'Ban the box'

    By Mags Patten,

    Everyone deserves a second chance. We're banning the box to take an important step towards nurturing all creative talent in arts and culture.

    Annual conference 2017 - National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance. Photo © National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance.
    Photo by Annual conference 2017 - National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance. Photo © National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance.
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    A music education revolution

    By Hannah Fouracre,

    Our Director of Music Education, Hannah Fouracre, has been reflecting on how the Government’s National Plan for Music Education and our next ten-year strategy will shape the future of music education.

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    Shaping the next ten years: summer 2019 consultation

    By Simon Mellor,

    As we publish a draft of our strategy for 2020-2030, we want to hear what you think about our proposed vision and outcomes for the next ten years. Simon Mellor, our Deputy CEO (Arts and Culture), explains how we have developed the draft strategy and why it’s important you have your say.

    Child on bike wearing a helmet and goggles
    Photo by Strictly Cycling by the Bicycle Ballet Company © Raysto Images
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    Meet our team: Sarah Reed, Senior Capital Officer

    By Arts Council England,

    We want to introduce you to the creative, passionate and skilled individuals here at the Arts Council, that bring our mission of 'great art and culture for everyone' to life. This time, we meet Sarah from our National Capital team who has been with the Arts Council for over 14 years.

    Sarah Reed
    Photo by Sarah Reed
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    How libraries help combat loneliness

    By Arts Council England,

    Loneliness affects more than 9 million people across the country. Find out how libraries are at the forefront doing great work to bring people together.

    © Joel C. Fildes for Arts Council England.
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    Supporting rural communities

    By Laura Dyer,

    We’ve just published our new Rural Evidence review and position statement for 2019. Laura Dyer, our Deputy CEO, Places and Engagement, explains why it’s important that we continue to support art and culture in rural areas.