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Thom marks 10 Touretteshero years by looking outwards, despite austerity

By John Pring on 6th February 2020 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Thom marks 10 Touretteshero years by looking outwards, despite austerity
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It began with “a simple desire to reclaim the laughter associated with Tourettes Syndrome”, but as an activist-art project celebrates its 10th anniversary, its co-founder believes that a decade of government austerity has left her career more precarious than ever. The […]

Arts Council scheme should boost disabled arts leaders

By John Pring on 20th October 2016 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Arts Council scheme should boost disabled arts leaders
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The Arts Council has announced that it is to spend more than £2.5 million on a programme that aims to increase the number of disabled people in senior leadership roles in England’s arts and cultural organisations. The £2.57 million Change Makers […]

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