Get into tribal bellydancing
Samantha Hasthorpe used to work in construction and had no dance experience. But after seeing Fat Chance Bellydance perform at Majma Dance Festival she knew what she wanted to do.
Inside
Craft partnered with business
Craftspace is a craft development organisation which built an unusual relationship with household sewing machine manufacturer and distributor VSM (UK) Ltd.
Routes into performance poetry
Apples and Snakes is a leading organisation for performance poetry. They run events around the country, including schools, where they put a poet in a school every day of the year.
Being a tapestry weaver
Dovecot Studios is a leading contemporary tapestry studio. Weavers Douglas Grierson and Jonathan Cleaver, and director David Weir, share their perspective on the history and current state of tapestry.
Getting into acting
TV and theatre actor Geff Francis talks about how acting workshops helped him find success, and what to bear in mind when thinking about going to drama school.
News & views
How do you value the Arts?
In the age of austerity, how do we work out the economic benefits of the Arts? Tom Morris demonstrates why it can be hard to measure the value of the Arts.
Supporting writers in schools
In times of austerity, how can arts organisations respond to the new cultural and educational landscape? Justin Coe looks at how New Writing South is negotiating these changes.
Career article
Freelancing in classical music
Working as a freelance musician allows you to play the music you want, with the people you want, when you want. You can structure your days and take on as much work that suits you.
Get income from arts venues
Lucy Povey is an experienced events manager and venue consultant. She works with venues to help them reach their potential by maximising income from the hire of their event spaces.
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- Actor
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- Agent
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