Arts In The Spotlight

A (slow) stitch in time

Slow stitching to pause, reflect and care in a culture too often driven by speed and distraction.

15 Apr 2026 Fran White

Arts In The Spotlight

Healing arts

How the power of creativity can induce transformative changes in the brain, promoting neuroplasticity and helping overcome isolation through connection.

23 Sep 2025 Lisa Todd

Arts In The Spotlight

Almost home

A powerful exhibit produced by Koestler Arts and curated entirely by incarcerated women reveals how creativity and second chances can transform lives.

9 Jul 2025 Fiona Curran, FRSA

Arts In The Spotlight

Voices carry

Streetwise Opera harnesses the transformative power of music and theatre to help those experiencing homelessness rebuild confidence, restore purpose and reclaim identity

26 Mar 2025 Jennifer Johnston

Arts In The Spotlight

Diana Springall: a stitch in time

Diana Springall's world-renowned collection of British embroidery is set to find a permanent home at Sunbury Embroidery Gallery – but urgent funding is needed to ensure the collection is preserved and showcased for future generations.

6 Dec 2024

Arts In The Spotlight

Performance without walls

Without Walls is a network of outdoor arts organisations across England helping artists and festivals meet their environmental and creative goals.

24 Sep 2024

Arts In The Spotlight

Talent made visible

The co-leaders of the RSA's Fellows Artists’ Network describe their work in supporting the creative efforts of prisoners and ex-offenders through the Made Visible exhibition.

2 Jul 2024 Journal contributors