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Julie's Bicycle @juliesbicycle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We’re excited to announce who’ll be taking part in our International Touring & Environmental Responsibility Programme >> tinyurl.com/2kx8s5w4 It'll bring together artists & orgs from England, Scotland, Denmark & Norway to explore new sustainable approaches to international touring & collaboration.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 23h
We asked arts organisations, museums and libraries what impact the hottest summer on record had on them. Almost 300 shared their views – with many saying they feel they aren’t prepared for extreme heat in the future. Explore our survey headlines here 👇 bit.ly/3VK439d
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Understanding the impact of extreme heat on creative and cultural organisations
An Arts Council England survey suggests that extreme heat is already having operational impacts across the cultural sector, affecting staff, audiences, finances, and organisational resilience.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Are you looking for a read to lift your spirits for World Mental Health Day? 😌 Discover @readingagency’s Mood-boosting Books 2026: ten uplifting, comforting and escapist reads chosen by young adults for adults of all ages. Explore the collection: bit.ly/4dw33M2
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Mood-Boosting Books - The Reading Agency
What is Mood-boosting Books?  Mood-boosting Books is a collection of uplifting, feel-good reads chosen to boost your mood and support...
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Today we are publishing a new report on the challenges and opportunities the outdoor, community and small-scale touring sector face, and what we plan to do to strengthen the touring sector. Read the full report and our response 👇 bit.ly/3VDNL1B
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In our reach: analysis of the small-scale and outdoor touring performing arts ecosystem in England
This research has been commissioned by Arts Council England to investigate the performing arts touring ecosystem (including music, dance, theatre and combined arts) in England focussing on more ‘local...
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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 06/10/2026
We've had a great time working with Brent Council on a project exploring how artist-led creative storytelling can help bring the benefits of early years reading to children under two. The project, funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, found that creative storytelling has some real potential👇
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Museums + Heritage @museumsandheritage.com · 06/10/2026
News | New @artscouncilengland.bsky.social handbook sets out checklist for working with freelancers 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/new-ace-handbook-sets-out-checklist-for-working-with-freelancers/
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Introducing the Freelancers’ Handbook, a practical guide created by freelancers, for freelancers. 📷 🔗 Explore the free Handbook and Resources Directory: www.artscouncil.org.uk/freelancers-...
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📅To mark the launch RSPH in collaboration with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & NCCH are hosting a free online webinar. Tues 13 October, 1 to 2pm: tinyurl.com/RSPHEventMCA
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Want practical ideas for embedding young people's voices in your organisation? 💭 Join Unleashed: North West for a day of inspiration, learning and collaboration with professionals from across the arts and other sectors. 📅 6 October 📍 Manchester bit.ly/3Vl2jmM
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Unleashed: North West
In-person session focused on centring young people’s voices, with practical insights on youth-led practice across the arts and other sectors
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Our #MusicGrowthPackage Sector Bodies Programme is investing £837,750 in 11 established sector bodies to help build the infrastructure for good growth, and strengthen support, skills, networks and opportunities across the UK. Find out more: bit.ly/46UGltj
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New research on private dance schools in England! 📢 Conducted by the University of Bedfordshire, the study covers 5,200+ schools and offers the clearest picture yet of the sector, including access, training, safeguarding and key challenges. See more: bit.ly/4AqM47v
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Private Dance Schools Research
Read our latest report: Understanding England's Private Dance School Sector
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Check out our new, practical guide to cross-cultural music programming, which brings together practical tools, ideas and case studies from across the UK, exploring how cross-cultural support can help venues, promoters and festivals reach new audiences. 👉 bit.ly/4jwfKds
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National Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🌟Three articles from our special editions of 'Perspectives in Public Health' on 'The Role of Creative Health in Public Health', guest edited by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & NCCH: Join the RSPH webinar to mark the launch: 🗓️Tue 13 Oct, 1-2pm: tinyurl.com/RSPHEventMCA 👇Links to articles below
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We're hiring! 📣 Join us as a Senior Officer, Governance and help shape governance practice across Arts Council England. £38,689 plus excellent benefits 💷 Manchester or Birmingham (hybrid) 📍 Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4x2gaeC
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Arts Council England Careers
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📣 Live now: Guidance for our next National Portfolio, 2028-33 Applications open on 20 October 2026 and close on 15 December 2026. Visit the Applicant Hub to explore the opportunity and start preparing 👇 www.artscouncil.org.uk/national-por…
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Creativity matters to children. 🎨 Our new Creative Young Lives Survey found that most children see creativity as an important part of their lives and would like more opportunities to take part in creative and cultural activities.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Are you thinking about applying to the Music Creators Growth Fund? 🤔 Join our webinars to find out more! Hear more about the £10,000–£20,000 grants available to established music creators > bit.ly/4xBnnCF #MusicCreatorsGrowthFund #newmusic #ArtsCouncilEngland
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Final chance: help shape the future of National Lottery funding. 📣 Has National Lottery Good Causes funding made a difference to you, your work or your local area? Share your experience through the Government's Call for Evidence. Have your say before 23 September 👇 bit.ly/4wfjYt1
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National Lottery Good Causes: Fund what matters to you
A call for evidence to shape the future of National Lottery good cause funding.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We're hiring. Join us as a Relationship Manager, Libraries and help strengthen library services and cultural opportunities across England. Salary: £41,211 plus excellent benefits. Location: London (hybrid) Apply by midnight Sunday, 29 September. bit.ly/4gP7X8Y
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We're recruiting a new Chair of the Acceptance in Lieu Panel. Join our information webinar to hear from current Chair Michael Clarke CBE, learn about the role and find out how to apply. Sign up 👇 bit.ly/4yiXdW6 📷 Stourbridge Glass Museum © A Shot in the Dark Photography (2026)
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Join us for our Acceptance in Lieu and Cultural Gifts Scheme engagement event, taking place in Newcastle this October. This event will be held from 1:30pm - 4:15pm on 21 October, followed by a drinks and networking reception. Book your place 👇 bit.ly/4r4xqi2
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Acceptance in Lieu and Cultural Gifts Scheme: North East Engagement event
Join us in Newcastle for the second regional Acceptance in Lieu and Cultural Gifts Scheme engagement event, open to all.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Announcing the recipients of the #TheatreBreakthroughFund! 🎭 £2 million has been awarded to nine Black, Asian and ethnically diverse theatre makers across the North of England to support ambitious new work, collaborations and innovation in theatre-making. Find out more: bit.ly/4xsxVUY
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Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North)
Find out more about the Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North).
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Today, we’re celebrating a record nine museums, libraries and archives whose collections have been awarded Designated status by our Designation Panel. 🥳 Read our news story for the full list 👇 bit.ly/4qYpWgH 📸 Bill Douglas Cinema Museum © University of Exeter
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Bring culture to communities across the country as our next Acceptance in Lieu Panel Chair. 🎨 Find out more, and hear from the current Panel Chair, Michael Clarke CBE, in our recruitment webinar on 24 September 👇 bit.ly/4yiXdW6 Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4d36hGv
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The application portal is now open for Round 3 of Incentivising Touring Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance (ITRG)! Before you apply, you must book a 10 min conversation with a member of the team. Booking is open until 18 September. Book your call bit.ly/4f0Spgm
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Incentivising Touring Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance
Read the guidance for Incentivising Touring Round 3, including eligibility and how to make an application.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Senior Officer, Digital Workplace Applications and help improve how colleagues collaborate, communicate and share information across Arts Council England. 💷 £38,689 per annum Apply by 8 September 👇 bit.ly/4coHM6o
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We're hiring! 📣 Join us as a Senior Officer, Governance and help shape governance practice across Arts Council England. 💷 £38,689 plus excellent benefits 📍 Manchester or Birmingham (hybrid) Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4x2gaeC
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Announcing our new Music Creators Growth Fund! The Music Creators Growth Fund will invest sums of £10,000–£20,000 to support artists, artist collectives, bands, composers, DJs, groups, producers, and songwriters to develop their work and careers.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as a Relationship Manager, Music (17.5 hours per week) and help support music organisations, artists and communities across the North. Apply by 7 September 👇 bit.ly/4xj1rNE
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Relationship Manager, Music (NM8-1)
Relationship Manager, Music (NM8-1) Contract: Permanent, working 17.5 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome appl...
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We are today publishing a report with CultureRunner (Mairead O’Rourke) on the challenges and opportunities museums face when considering insurance options. Read the full report and response 👇 bit.ly/4x8CDaX 📸 Thackray Museum of Medicine (2026). Photo © Jenny Lewis.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as an Assistant and support a wide range of programmes, projects and grant‑making activity across our Midlands Area Team. You’ll help keep processes running smoothly and support colleagues across the region. 👇 bit.ly/45BGRfa
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Assistant (MN14)
Assistant (MN14) Contract: Fixed term until 30 September 2027, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome ...
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The Northern European Mobility Opportunity (NEMO) is back! 📢 Supporting early-career artists to connect and collaborate across the Nordic countries, the UK and Ireland. Grants of up to 10,000 euros are available. Deadline: 18 Sept 2026. Find out more > bit.ly/3RTR9UF
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International exchange and collaboration
Check out all of our International work.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as a Management Accountant and help provide financial reporting, analysis and budgeting support across Arts Council England. You’ll work closely with budget holders to provide insight and support decision‑making. Apply by 26 August👇 bit.ly/4qc8k0a
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Planning to apply for the Museum Transformation Programme? 📝 Join us for an applicant information webinar, covering key information around the Programme and an opportunity to ask the team questions. 24 August, 2-3pm Reserve your place: bit.ly/4wkqD4L 📸 Colchester Castle © Chloe Hashemi
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Unlimited @weareunlimited.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Got a bold idea? 👀 Partner Awards are now open. £280,000 for disabled artists in England, Scotland and Wales. £15k–£40k per award, jointly funded with a partner org. Deadline: Mon 28 Sept, midday. Apply: bit.ly/4pYgglP
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📢 Help shape the future of National Lottery funding The government has launched an open call for evidence about how National Lottery Good Causes funding is spent. Have your say 👇 www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evi…
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National Lottery Good Causes: Fund what matters to you
A call for evidence to shape the future of National Lottery good cause funding.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Senior Officer, Enterprise & Innovation and help deliver programmes that strengthen fundraising, enterprise and innovation across the cultural sector. Apply by 17 August. 👇 bit.ly/3RjMUBz
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Senior Manager, Arts and Culture Peer Learning and help shape peer learning programmes that support collaboration, innovation and change across the cultural sector. Apply by 17 August 👇 bit.ly/4fvIOyh
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is reshaping how public services are delivered across England. This blog outlines how we're supporting the sector in navigating these changes 👇 bit.ly/4wN0rjT
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How Arts Council England is responding to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Find out more about how Arts Council England are supporting organisations through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We’re looking back at a year of supporting artists, arts organisations, museums and libraries – and the magic they’ve made in communities everywhere. We invested a total of £894 million into arts and culture last year. Learn more 👇 bit.ly/4wHlKU2
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Excellence, for everybody, everywhere
Our Chief Executive's report from the 2025/26 Annual Report.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
NEW FUNDING: Music Growth Package. Developed alongside the music sector, the £45m investment will support: - artists to create and perform music to reach new audiences 🎤 - grassroots venues and music businesses to thrive 🎶 Find out more 👇 bit.ly/4vpAKVq
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📢 Creative Foundations Fund (CFF) – Strand 1 now open You can now submit Expressions of Interest for grants from £100,000 to £1 million to improve cultural buildings and equipment. Find out more and get started 👇 bit.ly/4o3yxNA
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Creative Foundations Fund (CFF) Round 2
Find out more about the Creative Foundations Fund Round 2.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🎉 To mark 80 years of public investment in culture and creativity, we’ve published a collection of essays, insights and creative contributions from Simon Armitage, Naomi Alderman and more. Featuring illustrations by Chris Riddell. Get your copy 👇 bit.ly/4aH1tWg #MakingMagic #ACEis80
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Made in England
To mark 80 years of public investment in culture and creativity, we've published Made in England: Art and Culture in Changing Times – a collection of essays, insights and creative contributions from a...
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as a Relationship Manager, Children, Young People and Learning and help create more opportunities for children and young people to take part in creativity and culture. Apply by 20 July 👇 bit.ly/4eNEFXg
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Relationship Manager, Children, Young People and Learning (NM18)
Relationship Manager, Children, Young People and Learning (NM18)   Contract: Permanent working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the w...
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Final call! 📢 We're looking for feedback from all areas of arts and culture to help shape our new Touring Service. Learn more and sign up now👇 bit.ly/3SsLIfe
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Senior Manager, Capital Relationships and Monitoring, Midlands and South West and help oversee major capital investment programmes that support culture and creativity. Apply by 20 July 👇 bit.ly/4wnEOGQ
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Round 3 of Incentivising Touring Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance (ITRG) launches today, with applicant guidance available now! 🎭🥳 This scheme supports mid–large scale theatre and dance tours across England. Explore the guidance 👇 bit.ly/4f0Spgm
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Incentivising Touring Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance
Read the guidance for Incentivising Touring Round 3, including eligibility and how to make an application.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
FUNDING NEWS: This Autumn, our 2028–2033 National Portfolio Investment Programme will open for applications. 📢 Find out more 👇 bit.ly/3QpETKY
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Today, we are launching the Responsible AI Cultural Leaders Academy. Designed for cultural leaders, the AI Academy will build knowledge, confidence and capability in engaging with AI. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/44vwzwi
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Arts Council England launches Responsible AI Cultural Leaders Academy
Designed for cultural leaders, the AI Academy will build knowledge, confidence and capability in engaging with AI, enabling participants to bring that learning back into their organisations and share ...
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