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‘Without it, I don’t know what I’d be doing right now’: Inside the UK’s only arts centre dedicated to children

IN FOCUS: Based in a converted Edwardian church in Hulme – one of Manchester’s most historically deprived and diverse neighbourhoods – this unique facility has been making theatre, dance, literature, comedy and music accessible to young children from all walks of life for a quarter of a century, writes Colin…

The Independent UK

‘We want performers who aren’t political’: Trump’s Kennedy Center boss takes aim at another musician over canceled concert

Grammy-winning banjo player Béla Fleck said that performing at the Kennedy Center has become ‘charged and political’

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center Controversy: 'Wicked' Composer Stephen Schwartz Is the Latest to Cancel Shows Amid Boycotts

Stephen Schwartz has withdrawn from a Kennedy Center gala, citing opposition to its controversial renaming after Trump amid growing artist boycotts.

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Kennedy Center changed board rules so Trump’s hand-picked trustees could force through name change, report says

Current and former members said that the rule change has been a source of debate and confusion.

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center president claims ‘legacy media’ is encouraging artists to boycott performances over Trump name change

Leadership at the Washington, D.C. arts mainstay has been fuming over a series of recent artist cancellations in protest of the president and his allies attempting to rename the center after himself

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center exodus: The 11 acts that have pulled out post-Trump takeover

A jazz ensemble and a New York dance company this week joined those canceling their events at the Kennedy Center.

Axios

More musicians drop out of Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change

The Cookers on Monday pulled out of a New Year’s Eve jazz gig at the controversially renamed ‘Trump-Kennedy’ center

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More events planned for the Kennedy Center are canceled in protest of Trump adding his name to the building

The president’s de facto takeover of the center earlier this year has prompted continued criticism from artists

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center demands $1M from jazz musician who pulled out of annual Christmas Eve concert in protest at Trump renaming

Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell said on social media that he would ‘not let’ artists cancel shows at the venue ‘without consequence’

The Independent UK

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

A western Sydney council has hit back at the decision to move a concert that's long been a key attraction of the city's arts festival.

AAP

Half-century-old festival launches half-size program

One of Australia's biggest arts festivals is celebrating 50 years but has launched a smaller offering for audiences due to rising costs.

AAP

Aussie content rules welcome, but beware the fine print

As federal government moves to impose Australian content quotas on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney, are there loopholes to watch out for?

AAP

Cash-strapped sculpture festival finds its white knight

After appearing on shaky ground and facing the wrath of an arts minister, Sculpture by the Sea has announced the show will go on after finding a benefactor.

AAP

'Sketchy' future for top gallery as job cuts loom

Job cuts at one of Australia's top art galleries will hurt its ability to host some of its biggest and best exhibitions, union members warn.

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Last-minute election arts boost with gallery pledge

There has been little talk of the arts on the federal election trail, but Labor has produced a multimillion-dollar commitment for a major new gallery.

Evening Standard

Museums and libraries to receive £30m in funding for repairs and upgrades

It comes after culture secretary Lisa Nandy announced the £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund in February.

AAP

Mass letter urges arts minister to act over Venice snub

Protests against the dumping of Australia's art team for the Venice Biennale continue, with hundreds of artists and curators demanding government action.

The Conversation

Creative Australia’s decisions should be peer reviewed and at arm’s length. Where did things go wrong?

For the past three weeks the arts have been dominated by a recent decision made by the board of Creative Australia. On February 7 it was announced Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino had been chosen as the artistic team to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026.

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‘A shameful call by Creative Australia’: the arts community reacts to Khaled Sabsabi being dropped from the Venice Biennale

To be selected as the artist and curator team to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale is considered the ultimate exhibition for an artistic team. To have your selection rescinded, as has now happened to the 2026 team of Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino, is without precedent.

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Are Hotels and Private Members' Clubs the New Museums? Meet the Curators Behind Hospitality's Art-Fueled Renaissance

Boutique hotels and members-only clubs are shaking up the arts infrastructure through gallery-worthy collections where culture, activism, and community thrive

The Independent UK

Bureaucratic delays tied up return of ‘Liberator’ painting

The Royal Bank of Scotland tried to give Ireland the portrait for two years.

Player One

Electronic Arts Makes Nearly Two Dozen Accessibility Patents Open-Source

Electronic Arts just made 23 tech patents open-source, which means they are free to use by developers and companies.

Evening Standard

Artists receive grants to create projects showcasing work for new audiences

The Major Individual Awards worth up to £15,000 are being presented by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland with National Lottery funding.

The National (Scotland)

'Incorrect': Scottish arts venue issues statement amid '£500k HMRC tax battle'

AN ARTS centre in Scotland has lodged a defence against a “winding up” legal action, arguing "no corporation tax is due"

The National (Scotland)

Key arts funding cut amid uncertainty over financial support from Scottish Government

ARTS bosses at Creative Scotland have closed a key funding programme amid “uncertainty” over the financial support the organisation receives…

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