BBC arts chief hits back at accusations from Dimbleby and Bragg | BBC
The BBC's head of arts has hit back at criticism from broadcasting tycoons David Dimbleby and Melvyn Bragg about the broadcaster's approach to cultural programming, saying he and his team are “incredibly” committed to defending the arts. Speaking exclusively, Suzi Klein, the BBC's head of arts and classical music television, said the network's new line-up […]
Arteta rejects talk of Arsenal dark arts and insists team sheet will bear him out | Arsenal
Mikel Arteta denied Manchester City's accusations that Arsenal used “dark magic” in Sunday's 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium and said the truth about the players' condition would be revealed in the squad sheet for Wednesday's Carabao Cup third round tie at home to Bolton. City were furious after Leandro Trossard was sent off in […]
Lisa Nandy: Tories’ ‘violent indifference’ to the arts damaged access to culture | Arts policy
The Conservative government's “fierce disinterest” in the arts is leaving communities across the country with less access to culture, Lisa Nandy said ahead of the budget review. The Culture Secretary promised to deliver state funding to all communities and expand private charity beyond major cities, and accused her Conservative predecessors of “vandalism”. In an interview […]
Edinburgh’s Summerhall arts venue saved after owners grant new lease | Edinburgh
Summerhall, one of Scotland’s best-known arts venues, has been given a reprieve after securing a new lease on the eve of its planned sale by the site’s owners. After it emerged in May that the building’s owners had put the vast site up for sale, arts and culture leaders expressed concern about the future of […]
‘Grand Theft Auto’ maker Take-Two, Electronic Arts likely to avoid big hit during strike: analysts
Analysts say major video game publishers such as Electronic Arts and Take-Two are likely to avoid being hit hard by a strike by voice actors and motion-capture artists because of their in-house studios and long game development cycles. The strike, which began last week, is the latest in Hollywood after unions representing writers and actors […]
Britain behind Europe in arts funding and education, ‘crisis’ report shows | Arts funding
A major arts report due to be published on Monday night says the UK’s cultural sector is in crisis, with levels of investment and development far lower than in many other European countries. The analysis results are as follows: Observer The UK has cut its culture budget by 6% since 2010, while Germany, France and […]
Boston liberal arts college blames low enrollment, possible staff cuts on anti-Israel protests
A Boston liberal arts college has acknowledged that recent anti-Israel protests on campus will result in a drop in enrollment next year and may require cuts. Emerson College President Jay Barnhart said in an internal message this week that “multiple factors” are contributing to the “significant” shortfall in freshman enrollment, including the protests and the […]
Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences to stop requiring diversity statements for tenure-track positions
Following months of criticism from Harvard faculty and prominent donors, the elite university announced it would no longer require diversity statements for its Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). If you are applying for a tenured position at Harvard, submitting a DEI statement is not required; as Stephen McGuire, a fellow at the American Board […]
University of the Arts in Philadelphia abruptly closes
The Philadelphia University of the Arts announced this weekend that it would close, abruptly ending programs for about 1,100 students and 700 faculty and staff due to financial difficulties. Many students and faculty were first informed of the closure. Via The Philadelphia Inquirer The announcement was made on Friday, with an official explanation from the […]
London’s Central drama school axes audition fees to end elite grip on the arts | Drama and dance
A major obstacle in the way of poor aspiring actors is to be removed at one of Britain’s leading drama schools. observer can be revealed. Dame Judi Dench, Andrew Garfield, Riz Ahmed, Jason Isaacs, Kush Jumbo, Martin Freeman and others have also learned the art at the Royal Central School of Drama, one of the […]