Alison Clark-Jenkins, Author at a-n The Artists Information Company

Covers County Durham, Northumberland, Tees Valley and Tyne and Wear. Arts Council England, North East supports and funds a range of key arts organisations and gives advice and project grants to individuals. Publishing monthly a client briefing of funding and other opportunities available to artists in the North East of England.

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Newcastle arts cuts: ‘We have the beginnings of a funding model’

by Alison Clark-Jenkins

Last week, Newcastle City Council passed a 100% cut to its arts budget while at the same time agreeing to contribute £600,000 to a new fund for culture. Alison Clark-Jenkins, a regional director for Arts Council England, reveals the behind-the-scenes battle that led to the fund’s creation.