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    Supporting England's levelling up journey

    By Arts Council England,

    As the government launches a number of funding programmes for local communities, Paul Bristow, our Director for Strategic Partnerships, explains how these can be used to help creativity and culture thrive locally.

    Imagine Watford, 2018. Photo © Aleksandra Warchol.
    Photo by Imagine Watford, 2018. Photo © Aleksandra Warchol.
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    New voices on our North Area Council

    By Arts Council England, , 5 minute read

    We are running a pilot scheme with our North Area Council to help bring new voices into our governance.

    End of Area Council Session in Blackpool. Photo (c) Edenamiuki Aiguobasinmwin.jpg
    Photo by End of Area Council Session in Blackpool. Photo (c) Edenamiuki Aiguobasinmwin.jpg
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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.

    Signal Film and Media Get Digital shoot - Hidden Homelessness
    Photo by Signal Film and Media Get Digital shoot - Hidden Homelessness
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    Time for change: working freelance in creativity and culture

    By Darren Henley,

    Why the time is now and the role we all have to play in bringing about change.

    I AM MY OWN PRIMAL PARENT - KARST (C) Dom Moore
    Photo by I AM MY OWN PRIMAL PARENT - KARST (C) Dom Moore
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    Building resilience for the future

    By Francis Runacres,

    Our Executive Director, Enterprise and Innovation, Francis Runacres explains how we're embedding innovation and entrepreneurialism in the creative and cultural sector.

    A large park at night with several trees and an open field. There are blue and white strobe lights shining up into the night sky
    Photo by Bournemouth Arts by the Sea festival. Photo © HotShot Creative (Scott Salt & James Bridle)
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    A brave new world at South by Southwest

    By Arts Council England,

    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.

    A group of people sit in a dark exhibition space watching an artist's film. On the screen appears to be a projection of a large pile of litter.
    Photo by FRAMERATE at SXSW
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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.

    In a dark indoor setting, a spotlight shines on solo figure. The figure is captured in a contorted pose, bending backwards with arms reaching upwards. The spotlight creates a silhouette on the wall behind them.
    Photo by The Body Remembers - Heather Agyepong. Photo credit Joseph Lynn
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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 group of young people standing on the stairs and smiling whilst doing jazz hands
    Photo by ACE Youth board advisory Leeds
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