Monthly Archives: July 2011

A recent report for the Arts Council by Tom Fleming and Andrew Erskine begins to explore the relationship between ‘the arts ecology’ (‘driven by intrinsic arts and cultural activities; expressive of a social relationship between producers and audiences; strongly linked … Continue reading →

Skillset, the sector skills council for creative media, has produced two updates in its series of labour market intelligence profiles. The first, for publishing, shows the sub-sector employs 195,000 people in the UK. Newspaper publishing accounts for 51,800 of these … Continue reading →

See the newly announced membership of the Creative Industries Council here.

Billed as the country’s first ever maritime inspired literary festival, Shorelines is happening from 15-17 July at Chalkwell Park in Southend on Sea.  Acclaimed writers from across the globe will read their own work and that of others, all of … Continue reading →

Here’s a fascinating snapshot of sporting and cultural participation in England – ‘Mapping Leisure – the national Taking Part survey’ by John Davies of English Heritage.

Kat Jungnickel’s ‘Bike Portraits’ exhibition shows portraits of people and their bicycles taken in and around Hackney over the past 12 months.  Each portrait is made up of up to 60 images and each tells a story of the multidimensional … Continue reading →

Take a look at The Artist in the Library – a blog recording project work organised this summer by Clare Qualmann.  The blog shows some of the work produced by 1st year Community Arts Practice students on ‘Public Project 1.’

This week The Stage is highlighting the issue of low pay / no pay arts jobs.  Is it ever ok for actors, artists, backstage and front of house staff to work for free?  When does useful experience or volunteering become exploitation?  Are … Continue reading →

Magnum Professional Practice events aim to give insights and advice to the next generation of photographers.  Each event brings in leading photographers to deliver presentations, answer questions and give advice.  The next event is in London on Saturday 10th & Sunday … Continue reading →

In an article in this week’s The Stage Ed Vaisey writes about the potential of digital technologies to connect cultural experiences to new and different audiences.  He acknowledges that ‘the arts at their best are still a physical, live experience’ but … Continue reading →