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    Investing for the future

    By Laura Dyer,

    Laura Dyer, Deputy Chief Executive Places and Engagement, explains what the Cultural Investment Fund means for communities across the country.

    A young woman stands up singing whilst playing a keyboard.
    Photo by Name of photographer Taran Wilkhu Description of image(s) Talent House shots
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    How creativity transformed my life

    Tess shares her story about finding her purpose through creativity and culture in the most challenging times of her life.

    Image of Tess at starter day looking at a puppet
    Photo by Starter Day Images by Andrew Billington Photography
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    Celebrating Marvel-ous talent

    Actor Rish Shah already has already won praise as one of the stars of the hit Marvel Cinematic Universe series Ms Marvel. Now he can add an Arts Council sponsored award to his list of plaudits...

    Image of Rish Shah
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    Meet our apprentices: Ethan Conway, Customer Services

    Meet our apprentices: Ethan Conway, Customer Services

    Photograph of a man with dark hair wearing a blue suit with a white shirt.
    Photo by Ethan
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    Our renewed commitment to the Museum Development programme

    By Emmie Kell,

    Emmie Kell, Director, Museums & Cultural Property, has reflected on the journey museums have been on in recent years and how best we can continue to support their successful development.

    Two figures looking at a painting in the distance
    Photo by © Birmingham Museums Trust
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    Our Youth Advisory Board talk local culture

    By Arts Council England,

    Check out what our Youth Advisory Board have to say about their local culture

    Two people sitting down at a conference desk and speaking in front of an audience
    Photo by Local Government Association
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    A reflection on the Investment Principles journey

    By Hollie Smith-Charles,

    Hollie Smith-Charles on how we've been making our ambitions for Let's Create a reality.

    A darkly light room with purple lights and a projection of a snowy landscape.
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    Investing in the future of music

    By Claire Mera-Nelson,

    Claire Mera-Nelson, our Director of Music, reflects on last week’s 2023-26 Investment Programme announcement.

    A girl with long brown hair wearing school uniform smiles and raises her arm as she sits by an electronic keyboard.
    Photo by Callum McMorran, Canteencreate / LIPA Primary and High School
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