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    Five questions with… Rocca Holly-Nambi, Director of b-side Festival

    By Arts Council England, , 3 minute read

    We met with one of the brains behind the Isle of Portland's b-side festival, Rocca Holly-Nambi

    An image of the director of b-side festival smiles at the camera, wearing a lime green shirt and with light brown hair. They are sat in the front of the tour bus
    Photo by Image of Rocca Holly-Nambi. © Paul Box
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    What next after an arts degree

    By Arts Council England,

    Finishing a creative arts degree can feel like a bittersweet moment and knowing where to start or continue your practice may seem like a daunting task. This is where we can come in!

    A group of men performing on a stage with a spotlight on them. They are all walking forwards with their mouths open.
    Photo by Fuel Productions – Barber Shop Chronicles. Photo (c) Marc Brenner.
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    Taking action on Environmental Responsibility

    By Arts Council England,

    As we publish our Environmental Action Plan for 2022-24, our Environmental Responsibility team reflect on our environmental journey so far and what we’re doing next.

    Creative arts activities and Eco Arts Council projects at LIPA Primary and High School.
    Photo by Photo © Callum McMorran, Canteencreate LIPA Primary and High School
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    10 years of Creative People and Places

    By Rebecca Blackman,

    Celebrating ten years of our Creative People and Places programme.

    Performer on stage with eyes closed as they speak, they are wearing a sparkly top and wearing heavy make-up
    Photo by Le Gateau Chocolat at St Helens Town Hall as part of Take Over Festival 2018, presented by Heart of Glass in partnership with St Helens Libraries. Photo credit: Victoria Tetley.
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    Meet the team: A conversation about Autism

    , 10 minute read

    To mark World Autism Acceptance Week (28 March – 3 April), two members of our team, Natalie Bradbury, Relationship Manager, Diversity, and Peter Heslip (Director, Visual Arts and Brighton, caught up to reflect on their own experiences.

    A pencil drawing of a cat (left) looking head on to 4 crows (pictured right). The cat is wearing a crow mask to disguise itself amongst the birds.
    Photo by Jon Adams: Covid Corvids drawn for ‘Flow Unlocked’ a UCL trellis project.
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    Five questions with… Brixton Chamber Orchestra

    By Arts Council England,

    Brixton Chamber Orchestra is a versatile group of classically-trained musicians on a mission to deliver fantastic orchestral experiences for the people of Brixton, South London.

    A group of Brixton Chamber Orchestra musicians holding their instruments. In the
    Photo by Wallflower Brixton (Jonny Hughes and Joe Twigg)
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    Five questions with... Indu Sharma

    By Arts Council England, , 2 minute read

    We caught up with Indu from South Asian Performing Arts Centre (SAPAC) in Swindon. Read along to learn about SAPAC's driving force, music and dance from the Indian subcontinent, and why it is important to recognise today.

    Shaping Up event 6 May 2022, Garba dance originating in Gujarat, India. Choreographed by Sonal Patel. Image credit Thom Hobbs
    Photo by Shaping Up event 6 May 2022, Garba dance originating in Gujarat, India. Choreographed by Sonal Patel. Image credit Thom Hobbs
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    Top 10 things to see and do at Birmingham 2022

    By Arts Council England,

    This year's Commonwealth Games is just around the corner, but the Birmingham 2022 Festival, supported by Arts Council England through National Lottery funding, is already in full swing.

    A young boy holding a football
    Photo by People Place and Sport by Jaskirt Boora
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