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.

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 […]

22 Apr 2026

Devolution & Local Government Reorganisation

As the UK Government accepts the latest amendment to the English Devolution Bill – to add culture as a core […]

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7 Apr 2026

Holding steady in uncertain times: reflections from our March Members’ Meeting

Future Arts Centres members came together at the Southbank Centre in March for a day of shared thinking, challenge and […]