As the papers overflow with stories of city bankers collecting record Christmas bonuses, it’s a different story for those in the arts. While bonus recipients might choose to spend their booty on opera and art (and champagne), the arts scene itself has had a turbulent year, with funding cuts and restructures, particularly for the peak bodies in the UK.
At a glimpse, Arts Council England has been restructured, the Scottish Arts Council is having a major facelift and the Arts Council of Wales is under review.
