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Cellist from Sheffield-based Music in the Round's Ensemble 360. Photo: Richard Stott
Hanne Rysgaard, potter, Blaze Gallery, Bristol. Photo: Marc Hill/Apex
Nottingham visual artist Hetain Patel with henna and kanku paste, traditionally used in Hindu ceremonies. Photo: Alan Fletcher
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Annual Review 2008

Our annual review looks at a range of funded arts activity across the country, and presents a breakdown of lottery and grant-in-aid funding for the financial year 2007/08. Click on the photo to the right to download it.

Review of Arts Council England’s regularly funded organisations investment strategy 2007–08 - lessons learned

The Arts Council has published its response to the McIntosh Review – an independent report commissioned by Chief Executive Alan Davey which examines the process used to reach regular funding decisions last February. Click on the image to the right to download the review

Sustained Theatre launches

Sustained Theatre, our network for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic theatre artists and practitioners, has launched with a thought-provoking paper on identity, aesthetics and ethnicity. Sign up and join in the debate

National Council congratulates Peter Hewitt on CBE

The National Council of Arts Council England yesterday (1 July) passed a unanimous vote of congratulations to former Chief Executive Peter Hewitt on his recently awarded CBE.

Made in England

Launched on St. George’s Day, 23rd April, Made in England is a new national partnership between BBC English Regions and Arts Council England that will explore our country through its people and its art. Click on the image for more information

The Big Art Project

The Big Art Project is an ambitious public art commissioning initiative from Channel 4, supported by Arts Council England and The Art Fund, to inspire and create new public art across the UK. Click on the image to find out more.

London 2012 - get involved

London 2012 are looking for inspirational ideas from people and organisations across the UK, to be part of the Cultural Olympiad, which launches on the weekend of 26-28 September 2008. Click on the image to find out how you can get involved