Future Arts Centres

The Cultural Venues of Tomorrow

Future Arts Centres is committed to championing the unique importance of arts centres at a local, regional and national level.

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Our news

Keep up to date with our latest news and updates

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National members meetings

Information about our meetings for arts centre members

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Our Freedom: Then and Now

A UK-wide, locally-led arts and creative programme reflecting on what ‘Our Freedom’ means to local communities.

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Sector Insight Report & other research

Research, reports and resources about the arts centres sector in the UK.

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30 May 2026

Future Arts Centres welcomes Arts Council England’s new Strategic Framework

Future Arts Centres welcomes the publication of Arts Council England’s new Strategic Framework. The first and perhaps most notable aspect […]

27 May 2026

Executive Search for the Culture Sector by the Culture Sector

Sector Leaders Back Revolutionary New Approach to Culture Sector Leadership Recruitment Leading culture sector consultancy Achates has today announced […]

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26 May 2026

More than buildings: why capital investment in arts centres matters

Arts centres across the country are now beginning long-needed repair and improvement work through the Creative Foundations Fund – investment […]