The shortlist for the Arts Professional Awards 2026 is here, with winners to be announced at the Business of the Arts Summit on 13 May at the Conway Hall, London Arts Professional of the Year Stephen Crocker, Norwich Theatre: Under his leadership as chief executive and creative director, Norwich Theatre has doubled turnover from £12m […]

As nominations for the Arts Professional Awards close (deadline 12pm on Monday 13 April), let’s meet our panel of seven industry experts who will be selecting the winners. All of our judges have agreed to share their time in a personal capacity. Ruth Hogarth has been editor of Arts Professional since 2001, and is an

If you’re attending, speaking, or sponsoring the Business of the Arts Summit, you can use our handy new social media graphic creator to tell your friends and colleagues. With just a few weeks to go until we gather, and 180 people already signed up, this is an excellent moment to share that you’re attending #BOTA26.

Informed by your votes, the first sessions have been announced for the Business of the Arts Summit including: What if publishing the ACE review was just the first step? A Q&A with Baroness Margaret Hodge, author of the independent review of Arts Council England. What comes next for the recommendations affecting England’s development agency for

While our colleagues at Baker Richards work on shaping the programme for Business of the Arts, we’re asking you to help us rank the possible topics to be covered. Vote for your most urgent or important topic(s) below.

For the longest time, this summit was called the ‘Keeping the Lights On’ day. At its heart, that’s really what it’s about. Amid the swirl of expectations that every arts organisation should be the best it can possibly be at meeting every single person’s unique expectations, I have found myself wishing there was space for

Uniting over 3,400 professionals from museums, galleries, heritage sites, and cultural attractions worldwide, the Museums & Heritage Show is where culture and innovation come together. Running over two days at Olympia, with more than 150 exhibitors showcasing solutions tailored to the industry, it’s an opportunity to gain practical insights into everything from digital engagement to

Our ambition is to create a day with space for many voices The Business of the Arts summit brings together people shaping the future of not-for-profit, and purpose-driven, arts organisations. It’s for those balancing artistic and social ambition with financial reality every day. The day combines expert-led presentations, and roundtables chosen and guided by you. Whether