arts
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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05 Aug 2024
Greater Visibility for Rural Touring Companies
Arts organisations involved in rural touring are set to be given a publicity boost thanks to The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF). NRTF members – stretching the length and breadth...
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11 Mar 2024
Spring Budget 2024
The Spring Budget, presented last week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has sparked interest and concern among rural communities and their advocates. The Rural Services Network (RSN) has identified areas of...
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20 Feb 2023
Calling village fetes…
A great opportunity to bring something unique to your local outdoor summer celebrations! Arts & community charity Applause Rural Touring works with artists and communities to bring exceptional arts performances...
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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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26 Oct 2022
Touring arts in libraries
The Touring Arts in Libraries Project (TAIL) is a fantastic 2 year project, funded by the Arts Council England and delivered by the National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF), a national...
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25 Sep 2020
NRTF launches free conference to support artists and rural arts
The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) is launching a brand new free online conference in October focussed on how to futureproof the rural arts sector Called “Horizons”, the 4-day conference...
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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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20 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Future of rural touring at risk as 1,000 performances cancelled
Arts Professional reports that the number of event cancellations at rural venues around the country has meant that the UK’s rural programming schemes are in crisis, as venues experience a...
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