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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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    International Women's Day

    By Arts Council England,

    A conversation between two members of our Youth Advisory Board

    A portrait of Charlotte placed beside and image of Zahra who is standing in front of a colourful painting
    Photo by Charlotte and Zahra from the Youth Advisory Board
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    Kicking the back door in

    By Arts Council England,

    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”.

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  8. Investing fairly for the future

    By Simon Mellor,

    Our Deputy Chief Executive, Simon Mellor, outlines our commitment to a fair and open process for our new Investment Programme for 2023-26.

    Two people examine a multicoloured light sculpture in a gallery space.
    Photo by A Certain Kind Of Light - Light in art over six decades, An Arts Council Collection Touring exhibition. General gallery / installation shots of exhibition Photo © Steve Tanner
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