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    Support for creative freelancers

    By Michelle Dickson, , 5 minute read

    Our Director, Strategy, Michelle Dickson, gives us the details about how our Delivery Plan for 2021 – 24 is helping individuals. 

    Two people are suspended by rope down the side of a white brick building. One is dressed in a bright red dress and the other a black suit.
    Photo by Photo © Mark Morreau.
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    The BRIT awards: where it all begins

    By Arts Council England,

    We reflect on the journey of the artists themselves - from grassroots music venues, to picking up awards at the O2 arena in London.  

    Image of Sam Fender and his band performing on stage in a library
    Photo by Sam Fender at Central Library Coventry photo Zoe Shannon
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    Our commitment to collections-based work

    By Liz Johnson,

    Have a read of our commitment to collections based work

    Young girl looking at objects in a museum
    Photo by Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service, Mosaic Activity at Colchester Castle, Photo Seana Hughes
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    Meet our apprentices: Leah Mason, Policy

    By Arts Council England,

    Meet our Policy Apprentice, Leah.

    Leah cuddles a dog in a library on a canal boat. She has dark brown hair tied up in a pony tail. She wears glasses and a navy blue tshirt.
    Photo by Leah Mason
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    Meet our apprentices: Joe Large, Customer Service

    By Arts Council England,

    Meet our Customer service apprentice, Joe.

    A portrait of Joe smiling, sitting at an outdoor table bench. He has short brown hair and stubble, and wears a red Bayern Munich FC tshirt. People in the background sit on benches and drink beer.
    Photo by Joe Large
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    Essential read: Dynamism

    By Arts Council England,

    Dynamism is about responding to the challenges of the next decade.

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    Blue Monday has turned an array of colours

    , 7 minute read

    Dulcie Alexander tells us more about the impact of the Thriving Communities Fund programme.

    Helix Arts’ Falling On Your Feet © Maria Maza
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    Essential read: Ambition & quality

    By Arts Council England,

    Being ambitious and committed to improving the quality of your work and measuring the results.

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    Photo by Ambition & quality hi res icon
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