Arts Council England

Following Arts Council England's recent National Portfolio Organization announcement, Laura Robertson investigates the state of English arts funding

Open from 3–15 December, ‘Right About Now’ showcases some of today's most ambitious contemporary British art

Artists earn only £6,020 on average from their practice, with many working multiple additional jobs to supplement their income

Evidence suggests that social stratification in UK arts participation is caused by imbalance between funding priorities and public taste

In further news: UK High Court upholds Giotto export ban; Cleveland Museum of Art launches conservation centre for Chinese paintings

Arts Council England shifts focus from London; Saskatoon's Remai Modern opens in October; Shanghai’s Himalayas Museum director announced