Netflix launches COVID-19 fund, as UAE, Bulgaria and Lithuania publish plans
COVID-19 continues to have a huge impact on the arts, with venues indefinitely closed. However, more funds to support the arts through this difficult time … Read more
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Turning refunds into donations
Liv Nilssen, sector strategy leader at Spektrix, shares a piece of software that could help arts organisations turn refunds into donations. The cultural sector is facing an … Read more
UK Government pledges GBP330bn in economic aid
The UK Government has announced a programme of state-backed loans to help businesses survive the COVID-19 crisis. GBP33bn (€358bn) will be made available – the … Read more
Darren Henley from Arts Council England addresses COVID-19 crisis
Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England, has released a statement addressing funding concerns for UK arts organisations: “Our number one priority for the … Read more
Peabody announces £200,000 open arts commission
London’s oldest housing association, Peabody, has announced a £200,000 open arts commission to improve the Thamesmead area as part of a Cultural Infrastructure Plan. Peabody … Read more
ACE invests funding to increase arts and culture
Arts Council England (ACE) has announced an investment of GBP17.5m (€18.9m) National Lottery funding to help create arts and cultural experiences in areas across the … Read more
‘New Conversations’ reveals second round of investments
The British Council, Farnham Maltings, and the High Commission of Canada in the UK, are to put GBP58,795 (€65,600) of investment into 12 creative partnerships. “New … Read more
Québec-UK Connections call for artists
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the British Council in Canada, Québec-UK Connections is asking for project proposals from artists, directors, authors and other cultural … Read more
Ontario government cuts Indigenous Culture Fund
Just as Indigenous culture is being given an opportunity to shine at the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa, with the forthcoming opening of the … Read more
Arts Council England funds Grassroots projects
Arts Council England (ACE) has set aside GBP1.5m (€1.7m) to support projects hosting and promoting live music in grassroots venues. Supporting Grassroots Live Music aims to help … Read more