Explainers
Government responses to Omicron across the UK
A round-up of current protections/restrictions, and support schemes, for art and culture in the four parts of the United Kingdom.
07/01/2022
News and views
Updates
UK Government announces emergency relief funding for the arts
The UK Government has announced emergency relief funding to help the arts and culture sector weather the ongoing impacts of Omicron. In England, £30 million will
24/12/2021
Updates
Urgent letter to Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries
This letter was sent to the Secretary of State, signed by over 25,000 supporters of the Public Campaign for the Arts.
15/12/2021
Explainers
What did the 2021 Budget and Spending Review mean for the arts?
Get the lowdown on the key measures from the Chancellor’s statement.
29/10/2021
Press Releases
Government should maintain funding for arts courses in higher education, says majority of British public
Our new poll with YouGov finds that 70% of British adults think it is important that students have the choice to study creative and performing arts subjects in higher education.
11/06/2021
Press Releases
Over 150,000 people call on Education Secretary to stop planned cut to arts subjects in Higher Education
More than 150,000 people, spanning every Parliamentary constituency in the UK, have signed a petition against planned cuts to arts and creative subjects in Higher
11/05/2021
Updates
Hearts for the Arts 2021 winners announced
The NCA celebrates the winners of this year’s Hearts for the Arts Awards.
31/03/2021
Updates
The Big Freelancer Report
Whereas freelancers make up 16% of the nation’s workforce, in the performing arts this figure rises to 71%. The Public Campaign for the Arts is
23/03/2021
Updates
Victory in Nottingham! 🎉
In a fantastic result for our first local campaign, Nottingham City Council has scrapped their plans to cut local funding for arts organisations by 37%.
15/03/2021
Updates
Touring artists
The UK Government has not struck a deal with the EU for performing artists to continue to tour without visas, work permits and customs documents for each individual
20/01/2021
Updates
Hearts for the Arts 2021 shortlist announced
The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are championing the arts against all odds.
14/01/2021
Updates
Goodbye to 2020
At the end of this most difficult year, we wanted to say thank you. The events of 2020 have caused grief and suffering for so many.
31/12/2020
Articles
The lowdown on the Culture Recovery Fund
Our Chair Samuel West spoke with NCA Trustees about the nuts and bolts of applying for the Culture Recovery Fund and what it means for their organisations.
19/11/2020
Media Coverage
Samuel West on Lockdown Shakespeare
In September, Samuel West featured on the podcast ‘To Be or Not to Be: Lockdown Shakespeare‘ to discuss his experiences of playing Hamlet. However, West
10/11/2020
Articles
The dance of a lifetime
Samuel West explores the fuss around THAT advert and celebrates some of the best creative responses.
09/11/2020