Inviting communities to get outside and engage in the arts: how does cultural policy in England recognise the instrumental value of the outdoor arts?

A paper written in relation to the Practice, Policy and Markets unit for MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise. I have no affiliation with any of the organisations mentioned. The ‘outdoor arts’ in England is a varied sector encompassing street arts, festivals and carnivals. Arts Council England (ACE), the distributor for DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture,Continue reading “Inviting communities to get outside and engage in the arts: how does cultural policy in England recognise the instrumental value of the outdoor arts?”

“Do you own your building?”

I have found myself asking this question to many arts and cultural organisations when having my introduction to their work and organisations. It’s a question that always gives a surprising, but increasingly familiar response, and usually goes something like “no, but we’d love to, it’d let us do XYZ”. Often, the ‘owners’ of these buildingsContinue reading ““Do you own your building?””

Supporting libraries to programme arts experiences

An edited version of a paper written in relation to the Arts Entrepreneurship unit for MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise. Through my own experience with North Lincolnshire Libraries, interviews and secondary research, I developed a proposal for a gap in the market. For public libraries, the core universal offer states: “people enjoy a quality andContinue reading “Supporting libraries to programme arts experiences”

Getting the balance right: Local Authorities support for Arts and Culture

It’s been widely reported that the financial support from Local Authorities for arts and culture has dramatically reduced in recent years. According to Arts Council England, between 2010 and 2016, investment had reduced by £236m, equivalent to 17%. (Arts Professional followed this up with an interesting report about the effect of this on the sector.Continue reading “Getting the balance right: Local Authorities support for Arts and Culture”

The successful engagement of isolated older people with arts and culture: Meet me at The Albany and the initiatives that inspired this

A paper written in relation to the Local and Global Challenges unit for MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise. I have no affiliation with any of the organisations mentioned. As the UK population continues to grow and age, with those over aged 65 equating to 18% of the population in 2016, and predicted to grow toContinue reading “The successful engagement of isolated older people with arts and culture: Meet me at The Albany and the initiatives that inspired this”

How can education make our children more intelligent, knowledgeable, and wise enough to address our global challenges?

A few interesting facts: Children from low income families who take part in arts activities at school are three times more likely to get a degree. Secondary school pupils engaged in arts and culture are twice as likely to volunteer in the community and are 20% more likely to vote as young adults. Schools integratingContinue reading “How can education make our children more intelligent, knowledgeable, and wise enough to address our global challenges?”

The unsuccessful navigation of ethical arts fundraising: evaluating the partnership between the Great Exhibition of the North 2018 and BAE Systems

A paper written in relation to the Local and Global Challenges unit for MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise. I have no affiliation with any of the organisations mentioned. Diversifying funding streams is a key topic as arts and cultural organisations must rely less on government subsidies, seeking sponsorship from corporate organisations and other investors, withContinue reading “The unsuccessful navigation of ethical arts fundraising: evaluating the partnership between the Great Exhibition of the North 2018 and BAE Systems”

Digital Technology in the Art Gallery

As part of my MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise at University of Arts London, I explored literature that discussed the use of digital technology in art galleries.  Digital technology in the art gallery environment is an ever-increasing topic and debate in improving engagement and learning. The literature exploring it covers a variety of topics andContinue reading “Digital Technology in the Art Gallery”