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📣 Live now: Guidance for our next National Portfolio, 2028-33 Applications open on 20 October 2026 and close on 15 December 2026. Visit the Applicant Hub to explore the opportunity and start preparing 👇 artscouncil.org.uk/national-…
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We're hiring! 📣 Join us as a Senior Officer, Governance and help shape governance practice across Arts Council England. £38,689 plus excellent benefits 💷 Manchester or Birmingham (hybrid) 📍 Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4x2gaeC
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🚨 Last chance to register 🚨 Could you be our new Acceptance in Lieu Panel Chair, playing a vital role in bringing amazing art, culture and heritage objects from private collections into public museums, galleries, libraries and archives?
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Join our recruitment webinar this Thursday between 2-3pm to find out more about the role, the role of the Acceptance in Lieu Panel, and the experience of our current Panel Chair, Michael Clarke CBE. Register today: bit.ly/4yiXdW6

Acceptance in Lieu Panel Chair recruitment webinar

Find out more about the vacancy for the Chair of the Acceptance in Lieu Panel, what we're looking for, and what you could bring to the role.

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Creativity matters to children. 🎨 Our new Creative Young Lives Survey found that most children see creativity as an important part of their lives and would like more opportunities to take part in creative and cultural activities.
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Based on responses from 30,000 children and their parents or guardians across England, the findings show how creativity helps young people learn new skills, build confidence and support their wellbeing. Read the full report: bit.ly/4ygJu2z #ArtsAndCulture

Creative Young Lives Survey

This page details what the Creative Young Lives Survey is and why it is important.

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Are you thinking about applying to the Music Creators Growth Fund? 🤔 Join our webinars to find out more! Hear more about the £10,000–£20,000 grants available to established music creators > bit.ly/4xBnnCF #MusicCreatorsGrowthFund #newmusic #ArtsCouncilEngland
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Final chance: help shape the future of National Lottery funding. 📣 Share your experience and help shape the future of arts and culture funding through the Government's Call for Evidence. Have your say before 23 September 👇 gov.uk/government/calls-for-…

National Lottery Good Causes: Fund what matters to you

A call for evidence to shape the future of National Lottery good cause funding.

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We're hiring. Join us as a Relationship Manager, Libraries and help strengthen library services and cultural opportunities across England. Salary: £41,211 plus excellent benefits. Location: London (hybrid) Apply by midnight Sunday, 29 September. bit.ly/4gP7X8Y
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We're recruiting a new Chair of the Acceptance in Lieu Panel. Join our information webinar to hear from current Chair Michael Clarke CBE, learn about the role and find out more. Sign up 👇 bit.ly/4yiXdW6 📷 Stourbridge Glass Museum, A Shot in the Dark Photography
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Join us for our Acceptance in Lieu and Cultural Gifts Scheme engagement event, taking place in Newcastle this October. This event will be held from 1:30pm - 4:15pm on 21 October, followed by a drinks and networking reception. Book your place 👇 bit.ly/4r4xqi2

Acceptance in Lieu and Cultural Gifts Scheme: North East Engagement event

Join us in Newcastle for the second regional Acceptance in Lieu and Cultural Gifts Scheme engagement event, open to all.

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Disabled young people take centre stage at Together for Music. 🎤 Delivered by @musicforyouth, the festival brings together d/Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse ensembles from across the country, creating opportunities to perform, build confidence and develop musical skills
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Today, we’re celebrating a record nine museums, libraries and archives whose collections have been awarded Designated status by our Designation Panel. 🥳 Read our news story for the full list 👇 bit.ly/4qYpWgH 📸 Bill Douglas Cinema Museum © University of Exeter
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Bring culture to communities across the country as our next Acceptance in Lieu Panel Chair. 🎨 Find out more, and hear from the current Panel Chair, Michael Clarke CBE, in our recruitment webinar on 24 September 👇 bit.ly/4yiXdW6 Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4d36hGv
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📸 Image credit: L’allée au bois by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, painted c1874-80. Photo: Courtesy of Christie’s.
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The application portal is now open for Round 3 of Incentivising Touring Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance (ITRG)! Before you apply, you must book a 10 min conversation with a member of the team. Booking is open until 18 September. Book your call bit.ly/4f0Spgm

Incentivising Touring Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance

Read the guidance for Incentivising Touring Round 3, including eligibility and how to make an application.

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We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Senior Officer, Digital Workplace Applications and help improve how colleagues collaborate, communicate and share information across Arts Council England. 💷 £38,689 per annum Apply by 8 September 👇 bit.ly/4coHM6o
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We're hiring! 📣 Join us as a Senior Officer, Governance and help shape governance practice across Arts Council England. 💷 £38,689 plus excellent benefits 📍 Manchester or Birmingham (hybrid) Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4x2gaeC
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