Visual Arts
Boycott of Brazilian Symphony Orchestra
Following a recent press release from the International Federation of Musicians (FIM) and the MU, Union officials held a demo…
Baccalaureate program harms school music
The Government’s English Baccalaureate proposals rank schools by attainment in a small selection of subjects, including geography, history and Latin…
Arts graduates to get a foot in the door
Four more arts and cultural organisations have joined the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries scheme.
Crafts Council get fired up about clay
The Crafts Council has created a national clay programme to ‘refire’ kilns in schools and inspire learners.
Silversmith’s work to adorn PM’s desk
Artist Cara Murphy was commissioned by The Silver Trust to provide the first piece from Northern Ireland in its Downing…
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka at Southbank Centre
Professor Wole Soyinka, one of the world’s most renowned poets and playwrights and winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize for…
Belfast Mourns loss of Patrick Galvin
Northern Ireland mourns the loss of influential Cork playwright and poet Patrick Galvin.
New Designers Showcase 2011
New Designers will launch its 26th showcase this year in late June.
de Morales Painting in Export Bar
Yet another painting export has been temporarily stopped from leaving the UK.
UK Music Shown to Boost Economy
Research shows music tourists contribute at least £864m a year to the UK economy.