Compass Commissions support new dance works
Greenwich Dance and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance plan to jointly commission a trio of new dance productions. Compass Commissions 2015 marks the … Read more
Funding
New Steve Reid award for groundbreaking artists
A new award recognising pioneering unsigned artists has been launched by PRS for Music Foundation and the Steve Reid Foundation. The Steve Reid InNOVAtion Awards … Read more
Houston Grand Opera receives major grant for new work
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation has awarded the Houston Grand Opera with a grant worth USD750,000 (€514,550) to support the creation of new operatic works. … Read more
ACE announces funding plans for 2015-18
Arts Council England has revealed how it will distribute its funds over the next three years. The majority of the 670 arts organisations on ACE’s … Read more
Jane Chu appointed chairman of the NEA
The Kauffman Center’s Jane Chu has been confirmed as the 11th chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Chu succeeds senior deputy chairman Joan Shigekawa, who … Read more
San Diego Opera saved by crowdfunding efforts
The San Diego Opera has survived closure and will continue with its 2015 season following a successful crowdfunding campaign. In March this year, the board announced … Read more
Fundraising progress for Trisha Brown
New York-based Trisha Brown Dance Company has raised half of the funds needed to help secure the legacy of its outgoing founder and artistic director. … Read more
To charge or not to charge
Should festivals charge high ticket prices or ask for audience donations? Dan Harding weighs up the options Ticket sales versus donations: it’s a real dilemma. … Read more
UK Chancellor announces tax breaks for productions
Yesterday’s UK budget announcement provided some positive news for British arts organisations, as Chancellor George Osborne (pictured) confirmed tax breaks of at least 20 per … Read more
Approach sponsors with pride, not cap in hand
Arts organisations have plenty to offer sponsors, so they should be confident about asking for backing, says Dan Harding Like other festivals up and down … Read more