Explainers
Huge decline in arts subjects worsens at GCSE and A-level
Since 2010, arts enrolment has dropped by 47% at GCSE and 29% at A-level.
24/08/2023
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Updates
Katherine Parkinson: council investment in culture changes lives
Actress, writer and Campaign for the Arts supporter Katherine Parkinson has addressed the largest local government conference in the country, telling councillors and council officers
06/07/2023
Press Releases
Reaction to Scottish Government decision on arts funding
The Scottish Government has abandoned plans for a £7million cut to arts funding in Scotland. It follows an emergency campaign launched by the Campaign for
21/02/2023
Press Releases
Emergency campaign launched against major cuts to Scotland’s arts and culture
The Campaign For the Arts has launched a new campaign calling on the Scottish Government to abandon major cuts to Creative Scotland, and to work
16/02/2023
Press Releases
Government data shows slower return of audiences for some art forms
Our new analysis of official statistics highlights that the post-pandemic recovery of England’s cultural sector is far from secure. For some art forms, it may be stalling.
13/01/2023
Explainers
Arts Council England’s Investment Programme: key data
More diverse organisations in more places will receive investment – but the average amount will be lower, and investment in London will decrease.
04/11/2022
Explainers
Arts Council England’s Investment Programme: what’s happening?
Today’s decisions involve a relatively small amount of money, but will have a big impact.
04/11/2022
Explainers
Government data shows ongoing impacts of the pandemic on arts engagement
People are returning to arts events – but for some artforms, recovery is slower and harder.
25/10/2022
Press Releases
Merger of NCA and PCA creates one, nationwide Campaign for the Arts
The National Campaign for the Arts and the Public Campaign for the Arts have today joined forces to create one organisation, the Campaign for the
24/10/2022
Updates
CFTA Director at the Barbican: “our network is a source of hope”
The Campaign for the Arts’ Director Jack Gamble joined a panel discussion on NETWORKS at the Barbican Centre on 21 September. Chaired by Barbican Artistic
26/09/2022
Updates
Hearts for the Arts 2022 winners announced
On Valentine’s Day we announced the winners of the 2022 Hearts for the Arts Awards, in a digital ceremony hosted by the Local Government Association.
14/04/2022
Press Releases
Victory in Windsor and Maidenhead: Council drops plan to abolish arts funding
RBWM Council has abandoned plans to abolish all arts funding, after a grassroots campaign involving thousands of our supporters.
11/02/2022
Explainers
Key statistics from the RBWM Public Consultation, 2022-23
When councillors in Windsor and Maidenhead proposed a 100% cut to arts funding, we invited hundreds of our supporters to contribute to the official consultation. The results clearly showed the value of the arts to local people.
08/02/2022
Updates
Hearts for the Arts 2022 shortlist announced
On 14th January, the shortlist was announced for the Hearts for the Arts Awards 2022. The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are
07/02/2022
Press Releases
Theresa May joins thousands urging Windsor and Maidenhead council to ‘reconsider’ abolition of arts funding
Local MP and former Prime Minister backs our calls for Conservative councillors to reconsider their position.
02/02/2022