In her maiden speech at Science and Industry Museum, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP sets out her vision for unlocking growth and opportunity in the UK’s £170 billion culture, media and sport sectors to industry leaders from across the UK. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

#ArtsInSchools ❤️🌈 ‘The power of creative exploration and expression through the arts could, and arguably should, be central in helping to address the crisis in mental health we find in young people today.’ Sally Bacon Cultural Learning Alliance

This year's Big Freelancer Survey has revealed 38% of freelancers said that their mental health has deteriorated compared to twelve months ago, with 10% reporting that it is ‘a lot worse’ than a year ago. freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelancers…

"I think it's even a problem that we're living in a society that we need to ask why the arts matter." Repost if you agree with concert Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, who got right to the heart of the matter at #TheStateoftheArts report launch last month! CCMPS Warwick Uni

A message of solidarity and support from the Arts Council to the people and organisations across the creative and cultural sector, in light of the recent riots and violence in our communities. Read the full statement in our latest blog. buff.ly/4chkCvT

We will be hosting an online facilitated listening circle for anyone who identifies as being from a global majority, minority, or immigrant background and has been impacted by the race riots across the UK. 7.30pm on Monday 12th August. #UKriots wellbeinginthearts.org.uk/event/listenin…

“The clear message throughout this year’s report is that while there is an evident love for the job and the craft of theatremaking, as one of our respondents aptly put it: ‘Love is not enough.’” - classical singer and FMTW volunteer Mimi Doulton. freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelancers…

Our listening circle for those impacted by the #UKriots will be facilitated by experienced counsellor, coach, supervisor and wellbeing practitioner Cheri Gillings. Book your space here: wellbeinginthearts.org.uk/event/listenin…

Creativity is the beating heart of theatre, but it comes at a cost. lyngardner investigates theatre’s low-pay crisis and its lack of stability for artists, and considers how industry and government could do more to support their talent - The Stage thestage.co.uk/long-reads/mak…

"Heritage is a catalyst for regeneration. It boosts local pride and it makes people feel good – 93% of people agree that local heritage raises their quality of life.” - Neil Mendoza Historic England in today's The Guardian theguardian.com/culture/articl…

Following the high take up of our listening circle in response to the recent race riots across the UK, we will now be running a monthly circle for people of the global majority who work in the creative industries. For more details, visit: wellbeinginthearts.org.uk/event/listenin…

Did you know the Arts sector supports about 296,000 jobs, making up 1.1% of the UK workforce and contributing £7.7 billion to the economy? In Theatre, over 70% of these workers are freelancers. #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Truly shocked at the news that Creative Scotland have closed their Open Fund for Individuals. Another devastating blow for the arts in Scotland and hitting independent makers directly. Urgent action is needed to support Scotland’s artists and producers. creativescotland.com/news-stories/l…

Are you a freelancer in the theatre, opera, or live performance industry? Join our community of over 200,000 self-employed workers in the UK arts workforce! We provide FREE support, advocacy, and events for ALL freelancers in the arts. freelancersmaketheatrework.com #freelancearts

"We need to recognise culture as the missing link to climate action & do everything we can to decarbonise & regenerate nature” Our Founder Alison Tickell talks to The Art Newspaper about the vital role culture plays in tackling the climate & nature crisis. theartnewspaper.com/2024/08/27/cul…

'The value of the UK’s world-leading creative industries, both in terms of economic input, and in providing "soft power" on the global scale, is proven and undeniable.' - Freelancers Make Theatre Work thestage.co.uk/news/filled-jo… #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Councils are the biggest public funder of culture. However, this core funding has come under huge strain in recent years. The LGA commissioned a series of infographics to illustrate the challenges in cultural funding which councils are facing. local.gov.uk/topics/culture…

As we turn towards Autumn, my new Arts Council England blog reflecting on the impact of a Summer where we witnessed unrest - and on the work artists and cultural organisations are doing to reunite communities. Plus a look ahead to the government spending review: artscouncil.org.uk/blog/returning…

Over recent months we've been working to develop two original research papers as part of an open policy development programme on the future of local cultural decision making in the UK, led by Culture Commons

We're investing a further £11.6 million in our current portfolio of Creative People and Places projects, as we've extended the portfolio for a year🎉 The programme enables communities to choose and take part in creativity & culture available on their doorstep🚪 #CreateYourPlace