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From over 2,000 entries, 59 projects were shortlisted for Artists Taking the Lead. Artists get a

Launched at the 4th World Summit of Arts and Culture in September, a new International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) report explores the issue of independence within government arts support.

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The latest in a long line of organisational restructuring at Arts Council England is designed both to save overheads and restore the council’s credibility within the sector and politically.

Arts Council England convened a meeting between regional Turning point groups and national visual arts organisations in July, with representatives from a-n, AIR, Axis, Contemporary Art Society, Engage, Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and National Federation of Artists Studios Providers invited to attend.

Artists in their hundreds across the US responded to a request on the New York Times website asking them how the economy is affecting their lives and work.

Commissioned by Arts Council England to inform thinking about the recession’s impact on employment in the arts and culture, Do It Yourself: Cultural and Creative Self-Employment in Hard Times addresses opportunities for young self-employed creatives and potential implications of the government’s Future Jobs Fund.

To celebrate its ten-year anniversary The Multiple Store has announced a new six-month residency at Westbrook Gallery, London.

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Triangle Arts trust has appointed curator, writer and Artistic Director of the 17th Biennale of Sydney David Elliott as Chair, succeeding Robert Loder who will remain a trustee. Arts Council England North East Director Mark Robinson has confirmed he will […]

Arts Council England’s ten-year visual arts plan turned a corner in April when a-n became aware of a new pilot scheme designed to create ‘a national network for a stronger visual arts’.

Government plans to create between five and ten thousand new jobs for young people who will be paid the minimum wage were announced in May by the then Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell and outgoing Culture Secretary Andy Burnham.

Art in Action (16-19 July) create a relaxed and friendly environment where artists and craftspeople can demonstrate and discuss their techniques with the public.

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