News archive: April 2010
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30th Apr 2010Liverpool entices artistsA Liverpool art gallery foundation has launched an exhibition to entice buyers away from London. -
30th Apr 2010Writers promote each other's workThe Guild Books Co-op was launched this week to help writers to promote their work. -
30th Apr 2010Cemetery opens after £5m projectA Victorian cemetery in Bristol has opened after a £5 million renovation project. -
30th Apr 2010Brighton offers unusual art spaceArtists in Brighton and Hove have found a solution to display their work. -
29th Apr 2010Mac to reopen this weekThe Midlands Arts Centre for Young People in Birmingham will reopen its doors after a two-year... -
29th Apr 2010New craft qualification in tweedPupils can learn the art of weaving in a newly created qualification. -
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29th Apr 2010Three make BP Portrait finalThree artists have been shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award. -
28th Apr 2010Writer wins short story competitionA PhD student has won a short story competition designed for stroke patients. -
28th Apr 2010Public asked to design sculptureA competition has been launched for the public to design a new willow sculpture. -
28th Apr 2010Welsh archives show modern heritageA new archive collection will highlight modern and contemporary Welsh cultural heritage. -
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27th Apr 2010Women in Lighting relaunchesThe forum for women in the lighting industry has renamed itself to welcome new members. -
27th Apr 2010Stage management nominations openNominations are open for the National Stage Management Awards. -
27th Apr 2010Wedgwood Museum in administrationThe Stoke museum has gone into administration after a pension scheme shortfall. -
27th Apr 2010Guildhall singers sweep awardsThree Guildhall graduates have received a Kathleen Ferrier Award. -
26th Apr 2010Weaving course closes in DundeeA weaving course is to be cancelled for craft students in Dundee. -
26th Apr 2010Mackintosh climbs music rich listCameron Mackintosh has soared into the top five wealthiest music millionaires in the Sunday Times... -
26th Apr 2010Community gets new art structureAn estate in Northern Ireland has received a new work of visual art. -
23rd Apr 2010BBC fund passes £3m markThe BBC Performing Arts Fund has provided more than £3 million to individuals and organisations. -
23rd Apr 2010Plymouth forms cultural projectThe city of Plymouth is to become one major cultural heritage project. -
23rd Apr 2010Arts Council prepares for roadshowThe chief executive of the Arts Council of Wales has explained funding decisions ahead of next... -
23rd Apr 2010Society fights to save hospitalThe Victorian Society is fighting to save an Edwardian hospital from demolition. -
22nd Apr 2010New prize for poets at WarwickTwo poets have been awarded the first Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine. -
22nd Apr 2010Craft students learn art of tradeStudents at Nottingham Trent University have opened a temporary shop space as part of a module. -
22nd Apr 2010Craft students attend workshopA Japanese artist will show craft students how to create his unique textiles. -
22nd Apr 2010More than 200 apply for museum bursaryThe Museums Association has had more than 200 applications for its bursary scheme. -
21st Apr 2010Belfast arts centre re-opensThe Crescent Arts Centre re-opened on Monday (April 19th) to provide state-of-the-art facilities to... -
21st Apr 2010Welsh literature longlist revealedThe first stage of the Wales Book of the Year has begun as the longlist is announced.
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21st Apr 2010Young artists showcase workAspiring artists have been given a platform to show their work in the west Midlands. -
21st Apr 2010Women writers shortlisted for prizeThe Orange Prize for Fiction has revealed its shortlist. -
20th Apr 2010Musicians recognised at IvorsA host of British musicians have been nominated for the Ivor Novello Awards. -
20th Apr 2010Artist wins museum competitionOne Suffolk artist has won a competition to create the promotional film for a museum festival. -
20th Apr 2010Scottish artist selected for VeniceKarla Black has been selected to represent Scotland at the 54th International Art Exhibition in... -
20th Apr 2010New writers given One Act stageThe One Act Festival will open next month, showcasing the UK's new writers and performing artists. -
20th Apr 2010Palin funds drama scholarshipsMichael Palin will fund five scholarships for Northern Ireland students. -
19th Apr 2010Dance for charity event in MayA week-long event that combines dance with charity is to be held in the UK next month. -
19th Apr 2010Cornwall museum to charge entryThe Royal Cornwall Museum (RCM) is to begin charging for entry next year, it has emerged. -
16th Apr 2010DCMS will not examine underspendThe DCMS has said that it will not enquire into museums underspend. -
16th Apr 2010Craft NI calls for contributorsThe craft organisation has opened applications for August Craft Month.
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16th Apr 2010New train-in-residence in ShildonA restored locomotive will run for the summer months to showcase the UK's railway heritage. -
16th Apr 2010Artists attend carnival conferenceA networking conference for performing artists will be held next week. -
15th Apr 2010Diversify scheme for museum careersA grant scheme has been launched to provide mid-career prospects. -
15th Apr 2010Design reaches out to youthsA new scheme is encouraging young people to become more involved in design. -
15th Apr 2010Newcastle theatre to be restoredNewcastle Theatre Royal has received £4.8 million for restoration work. -
15th Apr 2010Equity appeals for better payThe performing arts trade union has set out goals for industry leaders to support the industry. -
14th Apr 2010Community art 'benefits health'Community art projects have been found to bring health benefits, new research has shown. -
14th Apr 2010Belfast welcomes revived art centreBelfast residents and artists will celebrate the reopening of its arts centre with a special...
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14th Apr 2010Welsh arts centre nominated twiceThe Aberystwyth Arts Centre's Creative Units project has been nominated for a second award. -
14th Apr 2010New award for backstage workersA new award has been created to recognise people who work backstage in the performing arts...
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