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Class gap” holds back young people from the arts, finds research

Two reports commissioned by Arts Council England found that cost and lack of confidence are major barriers to youth engagement.

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Barbican Youth Panel – London

The Barbican Youth Panel exists to ensure that young people’s voices are heard and made part of the decision-making processes at the Barbican.

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Measuring Impact: Evaluating projects with, for and by young people by Artswork

Big Lottery Fund to open new £15m digital fund eBay to donate up to £150k to charity with 24-hour 'Give Day' England’s national arts funder is considering introducing a series of ‘micro grants’ to fund arts activity via a more streamlined process. Government to launch £200m youth fund to tackle violent crime by Neil Puffett

Arts Council sparks controversy with ‘practical guide’ to cultural democracy

Calls for unity have been made following comments accusing Arts Council England of appropriating a radical movement and likening the national funder to Nigel Farage playing the sitar at WOMAD festival.