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    The Next Challenge

    By Darren Henley,

    Our CEO Dr Darren Henley CBE responds to the pressures currently facing the creative and cultural sector.

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    Five questions with… Onyi Nwabineli, Founder of Black Pens

    By Arts Council England, , 3 minute read

    Black Pens is a writing retreat for Black womxn supported through our National Lottery Project Grants programme.

    A banner welcoming attendees to 'Black Pens'
    Photo by A banner welcoming attendees to 'Black Pens'
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    Five questions with… Rocca Holly-Nambi, Director of b-side Festival

    By Arts Council England, , 3 minute read

    We met with one of the brains behind the Isle of Portland's b-side festival, Rocca Holly-Nambi

    An image of the director of b-side festival smiles at the camera, wearing a lime green shirt and with light brown hair. They are sat in the front of the tour bus
    Photo by Image of Rocca Holly-Nambi. © Paul Box
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    What next after an arts degree

    By Arts Council England,

    Finishing a creative arts degree can feel like a bittersweet moment and knowing where to start or continue your practice may seem like a daunting task. This is where we can come in!

    A group of men performing on a stage with a spotlight on them. They are all walking forwards with their mouths open.
    Photo by Fuel Productions – Barber Shop Chronicles. Photo (c) Marc Brenner.
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    Taking action on Environmental Responsibility

    By Arts Council England,

    As we publish our Environmental Action Plan for 2022-24, our Environmental Responsibility team reflect on our environmental journey so far and what we’re doing next.

    Creative arts activities and Eco Arts Council projects at LIPA Primary and High School.
    Photo by Photo © Callum McMorran, Canteencreate LIPA Primary and High School
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    10 years of Creative People and Places

    By Rebecca Blackman,

    Celebrating ten years of our Creative People and Places programme.

    Performer on stage with eyes closed as they speak, they are wearing a sparkly top and wearing heavy make-up
    Photo by Le Gateau Chocolat at St Helens Town Hall as part of Take Over Festival 2018, presented by Heart of Glass in partnership with St Helens Libraries. Photo credit: Victoria Tetley.
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    Meet the team: A conversation about Autism

    , 10 minute read

    To mark World Autism Acceptance Week (28 March – 3 April), two members of our team, Natalie Bradbury, Relationship Manager, Diversity, and Peter Heslip (Director, Visual Arts and Brighton, caught up to reflect on their own experiences.

    A pencil drawing of a cat (left) looking head on to 4 crows (pictured right). The cat is wearing a crow mask to disguise itself amongst the birds.
    Photo by Jon Adams: Covid Corvids drawn for ‘Flow Unlocked’ a UCL trellis project.
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    Five questions with… Brixton Chamber Orchestra

    By Arts Council England,

    Brixton Chamber Orchestra is a versatile group of classically-trained musicians on a mission to deliver fantastic orchestral experiences for the people of Brixton, South London.

    A group of Brixton Chamber Orchestra musicians holding their instruments. In the
    Photo by Wallflower Brixton (Jonny Hughes and Joe Twigg)
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