News listings: Other news
Sea Change grant to be fund studios in Torbay
A £2.85 million Sea Change grant will contribute to the Cockington Project, a 460-acre historic estate in Torquay. It will see the creation of incubator units, refurbished galleries and multi-use areas for performances and studio space. Read more…
European Culture programme – new updates
Updates on available funding streams and deadlines have been added to the www.culturefund.eu site, including details on ‘Calls for Proposals for Strand 2 - Networks, Festivals and Cultural Ambassadors’. Read more…
A new Welsh heritage minister Alun Ffred Jones has been appointed
Former teacher, TV producer and director Alun Ffred Jones will be taking on the role of heritage minister. Read more…
New guidance on Trustee payments and expenses
The Charity Commission has published new guidance on trustee expenses and payments. The Charities Act 2006 allows trustees to be paid for providing goods and services to their charity (but not for being a trustee). Read more…
New plans to replace Regional Cultural Consortia
Culture minister Margaret Hodge announced plans to strengthen DCMS engagement in regional policy. Read more…
Our Creative Talent - the voluntary and amateur arts in England
One fifth of all arts participation in England is accounted for by the amateur arts with a total of 9.4 million people participating in arts activities on a regular basis. Read more…
London culture and 2012
The second London culture and 2012 guide includes advice on submitting projects to be part of the Cultural Olympiad, which agency is doing what and who to contact and information about funding. Read more…
Reduce energy usage and carbon emissions in your studio
Arts Council England have launched a new self-assessment toolkit for arts organisations to help them implement an effective energy management programme. Read more…
Nick Capaldi announced as new Chief Executive of Arts Council Wales
Nick Capaldi will join Arts Council Wales as the new Chief Executive in September. Formerly the Executive Director of Arts Council England, South West he brings to the post over 30 years of arts experience. He is currently a Board member of the Bristol Cultural Development Partnership and Culture South West. Read more…
Find out about this summer's Open Studios events
As we head into the summer months open studios events are taking place across the country. These include open studios festivals as well as individual studios and group studio buildings opening their doors to the public. Caroline Jackman from the Open Studios Network writes about events taking place. Read more…
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