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Is social media (still) worth your time? - Arts Professional What’s your view of social media and what it can offer arts and culture organisations, and artists? As platform algorithms change what friends and followers

As social media platform algorithms change what friends and followers see and engage with, are you considering whether creating content and sharing with audiences is worthwhile?

Cornwall theatre company hire to lead fundraising drive - Arts Professional An arts leader awarded an MBE in 2016 for his contribution to participatory arts has joined Miracle Theatre Trust as development director.

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Landlord denies evictions as arts organisations face exit deadline - Arts Professional Landlords have denied attempting to evict arts organisations from one of Glasgow's culture hubs - though impacted tenants have called their response

Landlords have denied attempting to evict arts organisations from one of Glasgow’s culture hubs – though impacted tenants have called their response “misleading”.

Theatre names fellow board leader after chair appointment - Arts Professional Worcester Theatres has made lawyer DAWN OLIVER vice chair, after her 11 years on the board.

Theatre names fellow board leader after chair appointment www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

Creating digital spaces in libraries - Arts Professional Over the last year, 9 library services, each with distinct ambitions and requirements, seized a unique opportunity to create and share digital

Don't miss: Creating digital spaces in libraries from The Space.

Let's Get Real Conference 2026: AI - Arts Professional The 2026 conference will focus on AI by exploring tools, use cases, governance and strategy, all in the context of what it means to be a cultural

Don't miss: Let’s Get Real Conference 2026: AI from The Audience Agency.

Artistic Director and Manager - Arts Professional Lead The Light, County Durham’s new cultural landmark—shaping its vision, programmes and visitor experience from launch to create an inspiring, inclusive destination.

Don't miss: Artistic Director and Manager, Durham County Council, Durham. Salary: £47,181 - 51,536. #artsjobs

National Theatre Scotland heads say no plans for staff cuts but funding crunch point nears - Arts Professional Scotland's National Performance Companies (NPCs) are "bewildered" why they have not yet been included in "really important adjustments to cultural funding",

Scotland’s National Performance Companies (NPCs) are “bewildered” why they have not yet been included in “really important adjustments to cultural funding”, the executive director of the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) has said.

Science Museum Group reappoints two trustees - Arts Professional Two trustees have been reappointed to the board of the Science Museum Group for another term of four years.

Science Museum Group reappoints two trustees www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

Theatre sector suffers 'marked' decline in confidence, as 36% predict deficit - Arts Professional Theatres are experiencing a "marked deterioration in sector confidence", with just 36% of organisations expecting turnover to increase in 2025/26, down from

Theatres are experiencing a “marked deterioration in sector confidence”, with just 36% of organisations expecting turnover to increase in 2025/26, down from 60% the previous year.

Welsh government urged to invest in 'vital' music institutions - Arts Professional Revitalising the "cultural strength" of Wales' music scene requires "smart public investments" in the nation's most famous institutions, UK Music has declared.

Revitalising the “cultural strength” of Wales’ music scene requires “smart public investments” in the nation’s most famous institutions, UK Music has declared.

📊 Finance Professional of the Year

Celebrating excellence in financial leadership within the arts.

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Core Skills in Coaching & Mentoring – Foundation Level (EMCC accredited) - Arts Professional Learn the core coaching skills you need to be an outstanding leader through developing employees and creating a culture of positive engagement in your team

Learn the core coaching skills you need to be an outstanding leader through developing employees and creating a culture of positive engagement in your team and across your organisation

PRS for Music boss to step down after seven years - Arts Professional PRS for Music chief executive ANDREA CZAPARY MARTIN has announced she will step down at the end of this year.

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PRS for Music boss to step down after seven years - Arts Professional PRS for Music chief executive ANDREA CZAPARY MARTIN has announced she will step down at the end of this year.

PRS for Music boss to step down after seven years www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

V&A leader suggests tourist tax could safeguard free admission - Arts Professional Directing money raised by a tourist tax into the capital's museums and galleries could be the key to retaining free admission, the director of the V&A has

Directing money raised by a tourist tax into the capital’s museums and galleries could be the key to retaining free admission, the director of the V&A has suggested.

Arts charity names six recruits to refreshed board - Arts Professional Composers AARON HOLLOWAY NAUM and TOBY YOUNG, as well as Royal Museums Greenwich's senior fundraiser MARIANNE WRIGHT, are among six new recruits to music

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Orchestra charity names successor to leader of 15 years - Arts Professional An organisation committed to "placing young people at the heart of orchestral music" will welcome musician and stage director EMMA DOHERTY as artistic director.

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ACE confirms updates to NPO monitoring requirements - Arts Professional Arts Council England's (ACE's) planned simplifications to monitoring and relationship management for National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment

Arts Council England’s (ACE’s) planned simplifications to monitoring and relationship management for National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principles Support Organisations (IPSOs) will come into place on 1 April.

ACE confirms updates to NPO monitoring requirements - Arts Professional Arts Council England's (ACE's) planned simplifications to monitoring and relationship management for National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment

Arts Council England’s (ACE’s) planned simplifications to monitoring and relationship management for National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principles Support Organisations (IPSOs) will come into place on 1 April.

Art as a benefit: Encouraging employees to visit museums - Arts Professional In a challenging financial and social climate, many employers are seeking impactful wellbeing benefits to support their employees. Visiting museums is one of them, writes Art Fund’s Charlotte Swain.

In a challenging financial and social climate, many employers are seeking impactful wellbeing benefits to support their employees. Visiting museums is one of them, writes Art Fund’s Charlotte Swain.

🌟 Arts Professional of the Year

Who is making an extraordinary impact in the arts sector right now?
We’re recognising an outstanding arts leader or manager who has demonstrated exceptional vision, impact and professionalism.

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Development Director - Arts Professional Lead fundraising, driving major gifts, partnerships and supporter engagement at a pivotal moment for the organisation.

New job: Development Director, Hampstead Theatre:London NW3 3EU. #artsjobs #ad

Chief Executive - Arts Professional This role will lead the organisation, develop, deliver and evaluate our agreed strategic business plan;, promote growth and sustainability, and foster a positive work environment.

Don't miss: Chief Executive, Severn Arts, Worcester, WR2 4BN. Salary: £68,000. #artsjobs

'We're not great at candid conversations in governance' - Arts Professional Following publication of Arts Council England’s guidance on strengthening chair/CEO practice, its author Fiona Allan reflects on her many years’ experience in both roles.

Following publication of Arts Council England’s guidance on strengthening chair/CEO practice, its author Fiona Allan reflects on her many years’ experience in both roles.

📣 We’re excited to announce that nominations for the Arts Professional Awards are officially open

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Product Specialist - Arts Professional Product Specialist (Remote, UK) – Help arts and cultural organisations streamline events and operations using Artifax, delivering consultancy, training and system design.

Don't miss: Product Specialist, Artifax Software Limited, Remote, UK. Salary: £36,000. #artsjobs

An article I've written for @artsprofessional.co.uk about the relationship between culture and mental health.

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Creative industries must not be traded for 'speculative AI gains', peers say - Arts Professional The creative industries must not sacrifice the UK's "outstanding creative capacity for speculative AI gains", a House of Lords committee has said.

The creative industries must not sacrifice the UK’s “outstanding creative capacity for speculative AI gains”, a House of Lords committee has said.

National Portfolio extension 'influenced by government', minutes reveal - Arts Professional Arts Council England (ACE) switched tack on its National Portfolio policy after Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy asked the public funder to 'revisit' the

Arts Council England (ACE) switched tack on its National Portfolio policy after Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy asked the public funder to ‘revisit’ the possibility of extending it by a further year, it has emerged.