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Pride in place: transforming communities through capital investment in culture
By Darren Henley,Why investing in infrastructure is key in helping the creative sector thrive in a post-pandemic world.
Why the time is now and the role we all have to play in bringing about change.
Our Executive Director, Enterprise and Innovation, Francis Runacres explains how we're embedding innovation and entrepreneurialism in the creative and cultural sector.
How we’re making sure that some of this country’s most innovative new work and the best of our up-and-coming bands and musicians are getting the global exposure they deserve.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Creative projects exploring the female experience
By Arts Council England,For Women’s History Month, we’re sharing some brilliant creative projects from around the country that amplify the voices and experiences of women and girls. Here we recognise some of the creatives who are making history, her story.
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National Careers Week: meet two of our Youth Advisory Board members!
By Arts Council England,Our Youth Advisory Board consists of 18 young people from across the North of England as part of our pilot programme.
A conversation between two members of our Youth Advisory Board
Forging a career in the cultural and creative sectors isn’t easy, and research shows that if you’re not from a privileged background, you’re even less likely to succeed.
So what are the barriers facing people coming from a working-class background? “How long have you got?” asks David Loumgair, Creative Director of COMMON. “I could spend hours listing the challenges, which would make a pretty depressing read”.