Book Review: The Arts Dividend Revisited: How Investment in Culture Creates Happier Lives
Recently, I noticed that Arts Council England CEO, Darren Henley, has released a fully revised edition of his book, The Arts Dividend. With arts and cultural organisations across England preparing their applications for National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status, this felt like the perfect opportunity to delve into the mind of the Arts Council’s top official. Here I explore some of the book’s key insights about arts and arts funding in England.
How do you identify the essence of a place?
I often find myself wondering: what gives a place its essence? What makes a place distinct and unique? How do you really know the character of a place? Honestly this stuff is on my mind a lot. In search of inspiration I phoned some wise friends for advice.
Where are the kids exhibitions? Exploring a gap in the museum market
At the end of 2024 I was commissioned to survey and analyse the paid exhibition market across London’s museums and galleries. I reviewed almost 150 exhibitions staged between 2021 and 2024 at 16 attractions.
My summer 2024 audiobook playlist
Here’s my handpicked work audiobook playlist for Summer 2024. These books have inspired me, and I’m confident they’ll provide you with valuable insights too.
Is your brand suffering an awareness issue?
Last week I wrote about five questions to kick start your marketing strategy. This week I continue along the same theme. Here I go into more depth about the marketing obstacles you might face and how to overcome them.
Five questions to kick start your marketing strategy
If you’re looking for inspiration for your next marketing strategy these five questions will help you prepare to design a strategy right for your organisation and its business needs.