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Fellows Festival 2024: changemaking for the future

The 2024 Fellows Festival was the biggest and boldest so far, with a diverse range of high-profile speakers offering remarkable stories of courageous acts to make the world a better place.
4 Mar 2024 Mike Thatcher
A man and woman sit in conversation in a crowded room, with a display screen in the foreground that reads "Welcome to the Festival." The room is filled with people, some of whom are seated while others are standing.
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The slow death of classical music education

Classical music is becoming a niche activity not helped by the fact that fewer and fewer state school pupils are learning to play orchestral instruments. It’s time to reassess our priorities, argues Ray Coyte.
29 Jan 2024 Ray Coyte
Close-up of a person's hands playing a silver flute, with fingers positioned on the keys. In the background, a music stand displays sheet music.
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Is art the highest form of hope?

Art can have a transformative effect on mental health and wellbeing by providing hope both for the creator of the art and the person experiencing it. Linda Bryant discusses this healing effect and calls for an evolution of art in hospitals.
9 Jan 2024 Linda Bryant
Man viewing art pieces at an exhibition. The artwork closest to him depicts silhouettes of human figures emerging from a central larger silhouette. Bright, floral-themed paintings are visible in the background.
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Taking flight

A new research hub explores how building corridors of creative industries could accelerate growth across a pan-northern ‘supercluster’.
10 Dec 2023 Jonathan Sapsed
An illustration of the Angel of the North sculpture with people nearby. Surrounding the photo is a geometric frame on a gradient background transitioning from green to red. A white house icon with the letter "N" is at the bottom.
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Our brains on art

The growing field of neuroarts explores the profound ways in which aesthetic experiences affect our bodies and behaviours
8 Dec 2023 Susan Magsamen
A futuristic room with a central glowing pillar emitting blue light, surrounded by smooth white seating. The walls are illuminated with a soft green hue. Two people are relaxing on the seats, partially visible.
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Room to grow

In the thriving art destination city of Guadalajara, Mexico, young members of the Hooogar Collective are pursuing an ambitious mission: to create community, nurture collaboration and make art accessible to all
8 Dec 2023 Jacaranda Ayala, Michelle Castillon, Maria Jose Tellez
Collage on an orange background: a person using DJ equipment on a washing machine, an art exhibit with screens and bricks, and a person browsing clothes. Text reads “Hoogar Collective 2023." Decorative pattern on the left.
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Our brains on art

The growing field of neuroarts explores the profound ways in which aesthetic experiences affect our bodies and behaviours
8 Dec 2023 Susan Magsamen
A futuristic room with a central glowing pillar emitting blue light, surrounded by smooth white seating. The walls are illuminated with a soft green hue. Two people are relaxing on the seats, partially visible.
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Room to grow

In the thriving art destination city of Guadalajara, Mexico, young members of the Hooogar Collective are pursuing an ambitious mission: to create community, nurture collaboration and make art accessible to all
8 Dec 2023 Jacaranda Ayala, Michelle Castillon, Maria Jose Tellez
Collage on an orange background: a person using DJ equipment on a washing machine, an art exhibit with screens and bricks, and a person browsing clothes. Text reads “Hoogar Collective 2023." Decorative pattern on the left.
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Future investments

The National Youth Arts Trust was founded a decade ago to counter the damage caused by years of government cuts. Today, its mission (and challenges) are more critical than ever.
6 Dec 2023 Fiona Laird
A person in a fuzzy costume passionately performs on stage with several others. They stand in front of a Christmas tree, and the group behind wears festive attire, including sweaters and Santa hats. Colorful stage lights illuminate the background.