March 2009
1 post
Recession Support: new site for Charities and... →
Sectoral news, cost-saving tips, suggestions on fundraising in this bleak climate.
February 2009
1 post
Collaborative Working to Generate Income →
NCVO published paper exploring models for how voluntary and community organisations can work together, rather than with public or private sectors, to generate income.
January 2009
3 posts
Warning about cuts in government arts funding in... →
Get those contingency plans ready……
AmbITion →
a change programme for the arts and cultural sector – helping organisations achieve their 21st century sustainability ambitions through implementing integrated IT and digital developments.
Institute of Fundraising’s Gift Aid Mentoring... →
provides a platform for small organisations looking to maximise their Gift Aid income and share best practice.
December 2008
2 posts
Democratic Culture: Opening Up The Arts for... →
This report looks at what ‘culture’ means today, and challenges audiences, critics and cultural professionals to change their attitudes in order to allow greater access and participation.
We can all now make YouTube videos and buy musical instruments, but this upsurge in ‘homemade’ culture should not blind us to the fact that access to publicly funded culture is still very limited, with only 4 per...
Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process →
a method that nurtures the development of artistic works-in-progress through a four-step, facilitated dialogue between artists, peers, and audiences.
June 2008
6 posts
Tory Arts Plans →
Notably considered plans for shaking up the arts + culture sector if the Tories get back into power, as outlined by Jeremy Hunt, Shadow Culture Secretary. Intriguing particularly from a fundraising perspective, as Hunt seems to pick up on the way things are going - particularly in terms of philanthropy - and indicates he’ll smooth the path to take them further. Any substantial difference...
PicLens | Immersive Views Across the Web →
free download of the month! immersive browser that massively speeds up image searching and looks gr8
2gether08 →
a festival of ideas and technology for progress
Creative Choices →
site launched by Creative + Cultural skills offering professional development insights to creatives
social startups versus strategic bankruptcy |... →
Dan McQuillan’s ace blog - the uk web2.0 startup scene’short-sightedness/inanity, yet there’s hope..
Graphic Leftovers →
Professional designers and illustrators selling or donating their unused, unsold or unfairly rejected pieces of art online. A growing database of member-generated designs and illustrations. Find a logo, typography - or share some leftovers of your own.
May 2008
10 posts
Chinwag →
a focal point for digital media practitioners - aggregating expertise, connecting ideas and talent.
plundr →
worryingly addictive location-based swashbucklin’ on the GPS seas
Digital Artists' Handbook →
resources introducing media artists to different tools, resources + ways of working.
Expo Brighton - Unconference on Sonic Art →
‘unconference’ on sonic arts in Brighton; attenders are also the presenters and audience.
IPerG - Integrated Project of Pervasive Games →
documentation of radically new gaming form extending gaming into the physical world
Manifesto of Possibilities - BuildingculturesWiki →
Birkbeck University hosted wiki aiming to evolve the frameworks for public and socially engaged art
Market Day eBooks by Sarah Thelwall →
Downloadable eBooks from pioneering DIY marketing workshops for UK creative organisations
How do I even start? | New Music Strategies →
invaluable career advice for musicians in the digital age, from Andrew Dubber’s essential blog
WatchSir Ken Robinson talking about education and creativity at the TED conference: a masterclass in passion and public speaking.
Many Eyes →
An application that makes data visualisation engaging, with an interesting take on how sociality might be harnessed to achieve something new.