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19 Sep 2025

Ambitious New Theatre Project Begins Its Nationwide Tour

Groundbreaking new theatre project Create Tour Connect – the first time work has been created and toured to rural communities across England on this scale, will launch its inaugural tour...

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30 Sep 2024

Arts Council England Launches Data Tool to Map Local Culture and Creativity

On the 27th of September, Arts Council England launched the Culture and Place Data Explorer (the Explorer) an interactive tool that allows users to map investment in culture and creativity...

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02 Feb 2023

Rural theatre project INN CROWD

Arts project INN CROWD, www.inncrowd.org.uk, who bring high quality live shows to rural pubs and other licensed venues, has become a member of the Rural Services Network. The national project,...

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12 Dec 2022

Arts Council England funding to keep culture alive in Dorset’s rural communities

Lyme Online reports that Dorset-based charity Artsreach has secured three years of funding from Arts Council England, to support its touring programme around the county’s rural communities Arts Council England...

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21 May 2020

About Meadow Arts

Meadow Arts is an inspirational contemporary art charity delivering ambitious and accessible projects in unexpected rural places. Meadow Arts believes that excellent contemporary art has the power to encourage new...

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04 May 2020

Rural Media, announce digital support for local communities and creatives during COVID-19 lockdown

Herefordshire-based production company and charity Rural Media has today announced its full support of local communities during the COVID-19 lockdown With a focus on providing opportunities and support for isolated...

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06 Apr 2020

Statement – Supporting the Cultural Sector

Arts Council England is a member of our Rural Services Partnership Covid-19 Joint Statement from Arts Council England and Local Government sector partners: In every community culture helps people live...

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09 Mar 2020

‘Libraries and Rural Touring Arts’ – maximising the potential of our nation’s libraries

National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) to support touring into Libraries in a new national project funded by Arts Council England New figures reveal almost 800 libraries have closed since 2010....

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20 Jan 2020

Unlocking the creative and cultural potential of rural England

Unlocking the creative and cultural potential of rural England – 11th February 2020 – Cambridge In partnership with Arts Council England, the LGA is delighted to offer this chance to...

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13 May 2019

Support for the sustainability of rural arts

Arts Council England Chair supports vision for the sustainability of rural arts during visit to brand new National Rural Touring Forum Head Quarters  Sir Nicholas Serota, Chairman of Arts Council...

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