Here is the latest newsletter for my followers to peruse:
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FEATURED | New: £2 millon Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North) We’re excited to announce the launch of the Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North) - a new £2 million fund to support Black, Asian and ethnically diverse theatre makers in the North of England to make ambitious new work.
The fund redistributes investment previously allocated to Eclipse Theatre Company as part of the National Portfolio and aims to help continue the Arts Council’s support for the types of ambitious new work and artistic opportunities for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse artists that the company was known for. |
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New Diversity Development Programme open for registration We’re proud to announce a new and free way in which we’re supporting volunteers, staff and leaders at diverse-led organisations. Whether you want to gain new skills or fine-tune existing ones – our Diversity Development Programme could be a useful step on your journey to increase confidence and knowledge in areas like fundraising, finances, governance and business planning. The webinars are open to all diverse creative and cultural organisations. The other development opportunities, including a Public Training and Strategy Support progamme are only available to those not currently in the National Portfolio. | | FIND OUT MORE |
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Watch now: R&D fund for individuals webinar Our new National Lottery Project Grants Research & Development (R&D) fund gives individuals the opportunity to apply for funding while our Developing Your Creative Practice programme is paused until April 2026. Our webinar exploring the fund is now available to watch, alongside further information on our website. | | WATCH NOW |
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Music Hubs - bringing music to life Music Hubs create opportunities for young people to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop skills that last a lifetime by providing high quality music education within a local area.
Watch our short film to find out just some of the ways Music Hubs support our communities and the children and young people within them. |
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£250,000 for 30 projects through the NEMO pilot programme NEMO (Northern European Mobility Opportunity) is funded jointly by the arts councils of Ireland, England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Creative Scotland alongside the Nordic Culture Fund. The programme aims to strengthen cultural ties between the Nordics and Ireland and the UK, promoting exchange activities and mutual collaboration between the two regions. This first edition of NEMO has focused on mobility opportunities for emerging artists, recognising that this group is in particular need of financial support to further develop their artistic practices. The 30 NEMO projects will take place during 2026. | | FIND OUT MORE |
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20 libraries join Libraries Development Framework The Library Development Framework helps libraries grow, innovate, and make a real difference in their communities, from health and enterprise to early years and community connection.
See the full list and learn more about their work. | | TAKE A LOOK |
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Sign up now: National Lottery Open Week Calling all National Lottery funded organisations! You can say thank you to National Lottery players who raise £32 million each week for good causes by taking part in Open Week 2026. Last year 97% of participating venues said they would take part again, with Leeds Castle saying that the offer brought in a new audience. From 7 – 15 March, you can join organisations across the country in providing special offers to any visitors with a lottery ticket or scratchcard. Find out more and register your offer now. |
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Why your local library might surprise you As we celebrate 175 years of public libraries, Luke Burton – our national director for libraries – reflects on why libraries are still so important to communities across the country, and why a library card is actually about opportunity and potential – not just reading. | | READ NOW |
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Images: 1. Utopia Theatre - Creative Hub Launch. Photo © Maciej Lubomski 2. Screen grab from Music Hubs - bringing music to life video - film by Sort Of… Films 3. National Lottery Open Week graphic |
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Arts Council England, 47 Lever Street, Manchester M1 1FN. Arts Council England is the trading name of the Arts Council of England, Registered Charity No. 1036733. Arts Council England is not responsible for the content, nor does it warrant the accuracy or reliability of, any linked website. Arts Council England, to the extend permissible by law, excludes all liability which may arise from your use or reliance on the information or contents contained in the linked site. |
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