Arts Council England have join the DCMS in announcing the latest support for arts and cultural organisations across the country thanks to the government’s Culture Recovery Fund. The annoucement marks the announcement of the third round of the government’s Culture Recovery Fund. The Emergency Resource fund aims to provide emergency funding awards to culturally significant … Continue reading
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Cultural sector response to new requirements around mask wearing
Many museums, libraries and theatres are revisiting their Covid policies in response to new measures introduced by the Government earlier this week to combat the spread of the Omicron variant. The reintroduction of mandatory masks in retail settings includes museum shops, but not other museum spaces or hospitality settings such as sit-down cafes. While masks … Continue reading
How the pandemic has effected different art forms and their audiences
The Audience Agency has published a suite of insights outlining how different cultural sectors have faced specific challenges over recent years. Find out more below: Libraries and Literature Museums, Galleries and Heritage Outdoor Arts and Festivals Performing Arts Classical Music
Government urged to support the UK Music Industry
MPs from across the political divide have joined forces to call on the Government to back plans to help the UK music industry, which contributed £5.8 billion a year to the economy pre-Covid-19, get back on its feet. The cross-party group has also highlighted how many freelancers and self-employed workers – who make up around … Continue reading
Create Gloucester launch Create Local
Create Gloucester has launched its Create Local programme which is part of their mission to unlock more resources, time and energy for arts, culture and creativity in communities across Gloucestershire. Part of the Create Local programme has been the setting up of local networks lead by Catalysts to support people in communities interested in making their … Continue reading
Guidance for museums and heritage sites post 19 July
Following plans announced by the UK government for the majority of social distancing measures to be scrapped from 19 July, ALVA (Association for Leading Visitor Attractions) has published draft guidance to help museums and heritage sites respond to the new approach of letting personal discretion dictate safety measures. The guidance is shaped by its own … Continue reading
A message from Pound Arts…
We know you know this isn’t over yet. You have played your role in keeping everyone safe so well. We have operated under strict Govt guidelines throughout the pandemic and have been so delighted that you have helped us to make these as easy as possible. Today the Government announced the lifting of all Covid restrictions … Continue reading
Archiving creative responses to Covid – Call out to the creative community
This is a call out to our creative community. Have you been responding to the Covid Pandemic through your work? If so, you may be interested to know that Wiltshire Council are creating an archive of images, videos and documents relating to the COVID-19 pandemic to be held in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre … Continue reading
‘Future proof’ Vertical Theatre
The Vertical Theatre, a ‘future-proof’ pop-up live venue that allows for social distancing, is to launch this year. Allowing audiences to sit in groups of between four and 12 people (to allow for social distancing where necessary), the space is hoping to be used for theatre, circus, comedy, music and more. The Vertical Theatre is … Continue reading
Digital engagement during COVID-19
Audiences are, once again, off the street and back on the sofa. So with that in mind the Audience Agency has been digging deeper, gathering evidence about how arts, culture and heritage audiences have responded to online content during the crisis in their nationwide survey. Find out about: The nation’s use of digital streaming services, … Continue reading
The Arts in Wiltshire 