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Arts Council England

Touring exhibition to celebrate objects acquired under tax-relief schemes

The Collected show will visit the UK’s four capital cities between 2027 and 2028  

Arts Council England opens applications for five-year National Portfolio

Arm’s-length body sets out new approach to regional engagement as it launches new-look funding programme

England’s museums positive about the year ahead despite rising costs, survey finds

New research shows signs of resilience and growth – but mixed picture for visitor numbers and volunteering

New arts council chair pledges to grow investment in diverse-led organisations

In her first public speech, Dawn Airey has warned that racial inequalities and discrimination persist in the cultural sector

‘World-class culture in every postcode’: ACE unveils new National Portfolio process

Areas of focus for museums include collections stewardship, public value and business transformation

Museum leaders call for ‘transformation, not incremental change’

Arts council report warns sector is under severe financial pressure and faces ‘critical’ workforce challenges

The Audience Agency goes into liquidation

The company, which has supported the sector for the past 14 years, said it had been dealing with 'sustained financial pressures'

Record number of museums awarded Designated status

Nine more collections recognised as nationally significant by arts council scheme

Museum Transformation Programme opens for applications

Pot of £13.6m available to help regional museums address long-term challenges

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ACE’s renewed emphasis on excellence will play to the strengths of museums

The sector will have more space to emphasise its unique qualities in the next funding round, says Aysha Afridi

Nicholas Serota sets out investment priorities as he leaves arts council

ACE chair, who finishes his 10-year term at the end of July, was speaking at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the arms-length body

ACE announces big changes to National Portfolio investment programme

Arts council has been working on simplifying the application process