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The creative industries are dominated by the privately educated, research has found.
Bafta nominated actors (35%) are five times more likely to have attended a fee-paying school than the average population.
Young people from working-class backgrounds are less likely to get a place to study creative subjects at the most prestigious institutions.
The charity is calling for an a€œarts premium to be introduced.
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Flood-Affected Students Find Creative Outlet Through Arts Initiative 
The Rural Urban Exchange program brings arts education to children in the region that suffered losses during the flood in July of 2022.The initiative focuses on fostering trust and providing a...more
The Rural Urban Exchange program brings arts education to children in the region that suffered losses during the flood in July of 2022.The initiative focuses on fostering trust and providing a...more
Cross Creek's Mimbs Inspires Educators At Gaetc With Technology Integration Insights 
Josh Mimbs, Cross Creek Elementary's Digital Learning Specialist, shared innovative ways to incorporate technology into fine arts education.Mimbs identified a need for more digital learning resources...more
Josh Mimbs, Cross Creek Elementary's Digital Learning Specialist, shared innovative ways to incorporate technology into fine arts education.Mimbs identified a need for more digital learning resources...more
A Look Back At Mayor Darrell Steinberg's Contributions to Sacramento's Arts and Creative Economy 
Darrell Steinberg is the new mayor of Sacramento, California.He has pledged to grow the city's arts and culture community.The Creative Edge Plan, adopted by the Sacramento City Council in 2018, put...more
Darrell Steinberg is the new mayor of Sacramento, California.He has pledged to grow the city's arts and culture community.The Creative Edge Plan, adopted by the Sacramento City Council in 2018, put...more
Banknewport Charitable Foundation Awards $420000 in Fall 2024 Grants 
BankNewport is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of supporting organizations that strengthen and uplift our communities.These grants will support over 45 organizations throughout Rhode...more
BankNewport is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of supporting organizations that strengthen and uplift our communities.These grants will support over 45 organizations throughout Rhode...more
National Endowment For the Arts Statement on the Death of Nea Jazz Master Lou Donaldson 
Alfred Lion, co-founder of Blue Note Records, heard Donaldson playing at Minton's Playhouse and invited him to record for his label.Donaldson was instrumental in bringing Clifford Brown and Horace...more
Alfred Lion, co-founder of Blue Note Records, heard Donaldson playing at Minton's Playhouse and invited him to record for his label.Donaldson was instrumental in bringing Clifford Brown and Horace...more
Msu Screenwriting Program Ranked No. 1 in the Nation 
MSU received 12 awards across the student winners for the 2024 Festival of Media Arts.Alyssa Malloy, a graduate of the dramatic writing MFA program at MSU, won three awards in the graduate student...more
MSU received 12 awards across the student winners for the 2024 Festival of Media Arts.Alyssa Malloy, a graduate of the dramatic writing MFA program at MSU, won three awards in the graduate student...more
Arts R Alive in Webster City, Iowa Is One of 10 Mcfarland Clinic Grant Winners 
Arts R Alive in Webster City, Iowa is one of 10 McFarland Clinic grant winners.These community grants provide support to organizations directly benefiting residents in the Mc Farland Clinic service...more
Arts R Alive in Webster City, Iowa is one of 10 McFarland Clinic grant winners.These community grants provide support to organizations directly benefiting residents in the Mc Farland Clinic service...more
Support Children and Young People to Connect With Creative Careers 
HEY Creative is leading a creative careers awareness campaign from the 18-22nd November 2024 to align with Discover! The Hull & East Yorkshire Creative Charter is a free to sign, free to deliver tool...more
HEY Creative is leading a creative careers awareness campaign from the 18-22nd November 2024 to align with Discover! The Hull & East Yorkshire Creative Charter is a free to sign, free to deliver tool...more
Creative Industries Dominated by the Affluent Show Class Inequality €“ Charity 
The creative industries are dominated by the privately educated, research has found.Bafta nominated actors (35%) are five times more likely to have attended a fee-paying school than the average...more
The creative industries are dominated by the privately educated, research has found.Bafta nominated actors (35%) are five times more likely to have attended a fee-paying school than the average...more
Funding Boost For the Arts
The Tasmanian Government has announced the successful applicants for this year's Arts Organisation funding program.Minister for the Arts and Heritage, Madeleine Ogilvie, congratulated the recipients...more
The Tasmanian Government has announced the successful applicants for this year's Arts Organisation funding program.Minister for the Arts and Heritage, Madeleine Ogilvie, congratulated the recipients...more
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Philanthropy as Key Enabler to Work on ‘Wicked Problems’
Australia’s Melbourne City Mission Chief Executive Officer Ric Holland writes how philanthropy can act as an enabler on many levels.
