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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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 […]

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18 May 2026

Meet our new Administrator, Elena Rowe

We’re pleased to welcome Elena Rowe to Future Arts Centres as our new Administrator. Elena joins us at an exciting […]

13 May 2026

Exploring Creative Democracy with Goldsmiths

Future Arts Centres (FAC) and Goldsmiths, University of London recently brought together arts leaders, researchers and practitioners for a roundtable […]