Visual Arts
Desmond Elliott Prize Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the Desmond Elliott Prize for new fiction has been announced, with the novelists included a newly unemployed…
Barbican Announces 2012 Programme
To coincide with the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Barbican have announced next year's programme.
Tree of Life wins Palme d'Or
Despite early divided audiences, reclusive filmmaker/philosopher Terrence Malick has won the Palm d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Next Phase of the Library of Wales Project
Following five successful years of the flagship Library of Wales project, the Welsh Books Council has awarded Parthian the tender…
Creative Councils Deadline Extended
The deadline for applications to Creative Councils has been extended to 12 noon, 20th June 2011.
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…