Interested in commissioning new work with other partners? We have now published the report on work undertaken by the Collaborative Commissioning Action Research Group, which concluded earlier this year, identifying some of the benefits and challenges: futureartscentres.org.uk/resources/

'a measured, engaging and challenging set of discussions and observations aimed at facilitating good practice in running arts ‘businesses’' Rupert Loydell reviews Mark Robinson's #TacticsForTheTightrope, published by Future Arts Centres, for International Times: internationaltimes.it/small-utopias/

Congratulations (llongyfarchiadau!) to David Wilson, Director of our Welsh member Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre, who will be further supporting our sector as Chair of Creu Cymru, a membership organisation for theatres, arts centres, producing companies and freelancers in Wales. Great news!

#CultureMakes for... 💡new technologies 🌐 global collaborations 🗺 cultural exchange 🔓removing barriers Today we celebrate the innovation impact of culture and heritage across the UK #Innovation #EmergingTech Check out #CultureMakes for stories of innovation in our sector!

Say hello to the newest member of Future Arts Centres! Set up by local people and based in the purpose built WHALE Arts Centre in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, WHALE Arts Agency' mission is to be the creative heart of a vibrant, thriving community. Welcome! whalearts.co.uk

'That’s where our real power lies, in being able to support growth in our local communities.' Our Co-Directors Gavin Barlow and Annabel Turpin talk about how arts centres are perfectly placed to respond to the plans of the new The Labour Party Government: futureartscentres.org.uk/its-time-to-sh…

Some thoughts from me and Gavin Barlow Future Arts Centres about the contribution arts centres can make to the emerging Government agendas: futureartscentres.org.uk/its-time-to-sh…

Do you have proven experience in executive leadership? Creative Folkestone is currently recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer (Deputy Chief Executive) to join their team. Find out more about this exciting opportunity, and apply by 9am on Tues 1 Oct 2024: creativefolkestone.org.uk/jobs-at-creati…