I’ve heard it said that around 70 per cent of us have had, at some time, a dream about meeting the Queen.
With just a few months to go until London 2012, judokas from around the world have been getting a taste of what to expect while competing at this month’s London British Open judo competition. Sophie Cox, who fights in the -52kg category, describes what it was like to be part of a GB team that…
Jane Wilson, Chair of Arts Development UK, looks at CASE from a local authority perspective and how it can support operational activity and policy development.
Culture24’s Campaigns Officer Rosie Clarke explains why the annual festival of after-hours excitement in museums and galleries is well worth going along to.
Digital Projects Director Jo Morrison continues her blog series on how the University of the Arts London (UAL) – which is comprised of six colleges: Central Saint Martins (CSM); London College of Fashion (LCF); London College of Communication LCC); and Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Art and Design – is embracing the creative opportunities…
Can the language and tools of economics help the case for cultural sector funding? Or is culture a special case with its own rules?
There are various universal truths that, despite not being true at all, remain obstinately stuck in people’s minds, however often evidence to the contrary is rolled out.
Diane Lees, Director of Imperial War Museums (IWM), takes us through its plans to mark the anniversary of the first global conflict – and explains how you can get involved.
Are you part of an amateur theatre group? Do you sing in a choral group or go folk dancing? Well you’re one of millions who reguarly take part in the voluntary arts. From 12 to 20 May this important sector will be highlighted and celebrated. Robin Simpson, chief executive of Voluntary Arts, explains why they’re…
Colin Gibson, a Policy Advisor in the DCMS Sports team, is used to providing expert advice on Olympic and Paralympic sport and athletes. But this year he’s clocking up hours of training himself after signing up for the Gold Challenge.
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