The man tasked with trying to recover thousands of items lost by the British Museum has suggested the hunt could continue until he is “retired or under the ground”. #NewsInBrief

The man tasked with trying to recover thousands of items lost by the British Museum has suggested the hunt could continue until he is “retired or under the ground”.

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London Symphony Orchestra names replacement for managing director of two decades www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

The Cabinet Office has been criticised for a lack of “oversight” on how government departments including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) maintain their heritage assets.

The Royal Court Theatre has set aside more than £900,000 to supporting the right to “artistically fail”, its most recent accounts reveal.

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has been granted full research degree awarding powers by the Office for Students (OfS), allowing it to award qualifications up to and including Level 8, equivalent to a doctorate. #NewsInBrief

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is to resurrect its undergraduate provision, announcing the move a year to the day since it paused applications to its 3-year BA Professional Acting course. #NewsInBrief

Birmingham museums charity sees income drop by nearly 6% via @artsprofessional.co.uk www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/birming...

One of the country’s largest museum families has reported a 5.9% decrease in income in the most recent financial year, in accounts released shortly after the trust launched a £2 million fundraising target.

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Oxford School of Drama recruits leader with ‘passion for actor training’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

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2025 has seen a slew of policy proposals: from the publication of the Creative Industries Sector Plan and plans for a Freelance Champion to reviews of Arts Council England, Creative Scotland and the national curriculum.

New job #ad: Development Manager: Heritage, Sheffield City Council, Sheffield. Salary: £47,181 - 51,356. #artsjobs

New insights into whether arm’s-length funding bodies make decisions solely on their own criteria have been uncovered by a Danish researcher who has used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine thousands of performing arts grant applications.

Cultural services in Wales are to be “transformed” by an £8.94 million injection from government.

Bradford is to end its year as UK City of Culture this weekend (20-21 December), with organisers celebrating producing a cultural offer that attracted more than 3 million people.

Bradford is to end its year as UK City of Culture this weekend (20-21 December), with organisers celebrating producing a cultural offer that attracted more than 3 million people.

Former Wiltshire Creative leader makes return to venue leadership www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

A Brutalist building in Wolverhampton now home to an art school has been saved from demolition after being granted Grade II-listed status. #NewsInBrief

Roald Dahl Museum boss steps down to ‘try something new’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

Mostyn director vows to spark ‘relevant conversations’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

New job #ad: Development Manager, BADA, London/Hybrid. Salary: £50,000 - 60,000. #artsjobs

Brighton Fringe boss departs after steering festival through Covid www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

A museum hopes to take an “honest approach” to uncertainty around artefacts and objects in its care, with the launch of a dedicated Africa Hub. #NewsInBrief

Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face ‘extraordinary pressure’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

Grassroots music charity refreshes board as venues face ‘extraordinary pressure’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

A report authored by Amy Tarr and Michelle Calamere recommends an audit of the country's existing cultural assets to identity where investment is 'most needed' and greater clarity on how creative innovation might benefit from existing tax reliefs. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/establi...

Calls for ACE to judge ‘acceptable behaviour’ on arts sponsorship decried as ‘deeply problematic’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/calls-f...

Art Fund is “looking ahead and shaping future programmes” as it announces the results of the final round of the five-year Reimagine Fund, according to its director of programmes and policy Rachael Browning.

The Hodge review of Arts Council England resembles a Christmas wish list, but who stands to get their presents? asks Robin Cantrill-Fenwick, chief executive at Baker Richards and Arts Professional.

Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

Deborah Kermode, who leads Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre, discusses how the organisation instituted an ‘urgent’ 18-month project to diversify its staff and support disabled employees.

Arts Council England (ACE) has launched an advisory group, formed of artists and industry professionals, to shape how the government’s new Music Growth Package (MGP) will be distributed. #NewsInBrief

Arts Council England (ACE) must “rigorously uphold” its arm’s length status and resist politicisation, a review into the funding body has found.

Colchester’s Mercury Theatre has installed a new Assisted Listening System, thanks to the proceeds of an annual fireworks night. #NewsInBrief

Manchester Literature Festival appoints Lowery leader a snew chair www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

Actors Touring Company welcomes ’emerging leader’ as associate director www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces

New job #ad: Executive Director, Transform, Leeds. Salary: £42,000. #artsjobs

64 Million Artists’ co-founder Jo Hunter reflects on the final iteration of the organisation’s annual creative provocation – and what legacy she hopes it will leave.

Delighted to write my first article for @artsprofessional.co.uk celebrating disability! @ncace.bsky.social Thanks to my three wonderful interviewees: Kyle Lewis Jordan @davidturners.tcgs.co & Jessica Thom ! It’s been such pleasure to hear your stories! www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

Delighted to be interviewed for this @artsprofessional.co.uk piece about the progress and enduring challenges for disabled people in the UK's arts and cultural sectors. Thanks to @drmaimusie.bsky.social for inviting me to contribute! www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

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Respondents to a national consultation have overwhelmingly rejected the government’s preferred approach to allowing AI companies to use copyrighted works for training.

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Leeds Heritage Theatres appoint public servant with ‘deep roots in the region’ www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces