Here is the latest Arts Council England newsletter for my followers to peruse:
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FEATURED | Announcing the new £85 million Creative Foundations Fund We are proud to announce the new Creative Foundations Fund, a capital fund for creative and cultural organisations that supports restoration and renewal projects. First announced as part of the £270 million Arts Everywhere fund, we are working alongside the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to invest the £85 million fund, which will support theatres, galleries, and arts centres restore buildings in need of repairs. Expressions of interest will open 30 June. Read the applicant guidance to find our more about the fund and if you are eligible to apply. | | FIND OUT MORE |
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Our public position statement on the responsible use of AI We know that organisations across the sector are thinking seriously about their use of Artificial Intelligence. We’ve consulted with colleagues, peers in other public bodies, and partners in the cultural sector, to test our thinking in a way that reflects the shared challenges we are all facing. Owen Hopkin, Director, New Technologies and Innovation, explores AI and what our statement means in our latest blog. For further information check out our statement on responsible AI use. | | READ MORE |
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Help shape our Creative Ageing Peer Learning Programme Our Creative Ageing Peer Learning Programme is an exciting new initiative designed to support those working in the creative ageing field – and we’re looking for your help to shape the new programme, network and resources. Have your say and complete the survey by 6 June. |
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The 2025 Fantastic for Families Awards are open for applications!
The Fantastic for Families Awards celebrate the achievements of arts and cultural organisations, and the ways their work enriches the lives of families and older people.
Champion your creative activities, events or initiatives for families or older people - apply by 5pm on Wednesday 16 July. | | APPLY NOW |
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Annual Museums Survey: analysing past and current trends 622 museums took part in the latest Annual Museums Survey, providing valuable insights into the impact of museums on communities and the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. By compiling data from the past five surveys, we have been able to explore past and current trends and analyse the impact of the pandemic. You can see the data in our interactive report. | | CHECK IT OUT |
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Call for submissions: Royal Society for Public Health Journal We’ve teamed up with the National Centre for Creative Health to put together a special issue of Perspectives on Public Health, a journal from the Royal Society for Public Health. We’re looking for submissions that show how creative approaches can support the health of individuals and communities – whether through research, policy, or prevention. | | FIND OUT MORE |
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Art is care: Audio stories capturing the health and wellbeing impacts of creativity With support from our Developing your Creative Practice fund, audio producer and creative health facilitator Laura Bailey brings powerful human stories to life through sound. Her podcast, Creative Health Stories, explores how creativity supports wellbeing, told directly by the people who experience it. Through rich, layered audio, Laura captures the voices, spaces and emotions behind creative health projects. | | READ MORE |
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Images: 1. Blackpool Grand Theatre. Photo credit Sean Conboy 2. LEVEL Centre Sensory Light show. Photo courtesy of David John King 3. Fantastic for Families logo 4. Recording in a museum. Photo by Jane Pitt |
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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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