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[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Today we’ve published our Response to the Independent Review of Arts Council England.

It sets out the actions we’ll take to address your feedback and the recommendations outlined in the Review.

Read our full Response 👇
https://t.co/njQmI0aXWj

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

📢 A reminder that the Expressions of Interest stage for the Libraries Improvement Fund (Round 5) will close at midday on 10 June 2026.

Visit our website for the full applicant guidance, including eligibility, FAQs and how to apply 👇
https://t.co/aM4DEfdq0N

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Dawn Airey CBE has been appointed as our new Chair, starting 1 August 2026.

With 30+ years experience across the media and creative industries, she brings outstanding leadership and a deep commitment to arts and culture.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/1PbxsqntkA

📸 Jonathan Phang

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Guidance for round 2 of the Creative Foundations Fund is available now, with up to £76.8m to improve cultural buildings and equipment. 🏛️

Read the full guidance, explore eligibility and find out how to apply 👇
https://t.co/GAgkZpZ5dg

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

We’re hiring! 📣

Join us as Relationship Manager, Combined Arts and support festivals, outdoor arts and participatory work across the South East.

Apply by 14 June https://t.co/nLbOuSojLu

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Find out more about the Framework and three objectives to support excellence, deliver for everybody, and reach everywhere.
https://t.co/AKlmtu6rGH

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Introducing our new Strategic Framework: it sets out how we will make it easier for applicants and partners to work with us, as we start work developing a new longer-term strategy later this year.

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Museum Transformation Programme guidance is now live!

This new fund for museums, addressing long-term challenges and building sustainable and secure operating models fit for the future

Applications open on 1 September.

Read the guidance 👉 https://t.co/JJjrAO75Bs

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

We’re hiring! 📣

Join us as a Senior Finance Business Partner and help shape financial insight, support senior leaders and drive organisational performance.

Apply by Sunday 7 June 2026
https://t.co/1ML844L7Ij

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Libraries Improvement Fund 📢

Library services in England can apply for our latest capital funding to upgrade buildings, spaces and digital infrastructure, helping libraries become more flexible, accessible and better connected to their communities.

🖱️ https://t.co/aM4DEfdq0N

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

We've commissioned new research exploring career progression routes in South Asian dance and highlighting opportunities to strengthen support for artists and freelancers across the sector.

Read the research> https://t.co/3piVKARSIi

Image credit: Sonia Sabri Company

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Next year, Liverpool will host the Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival, a week-long celebration of elite sport, creativity, and inclusion - featuring athletes and artists from across the country.

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/pf3dy16U2f

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

New @ucl research has found that engaging in arts and culture is linked to slower biological ageing. 🖼️

Read the full story, featuring a quote from Hollie Smith-Charles, our Director of Creative Health and Change 👇
https://t.co/FcsdvpzdeR

#CreativityandWellbeingWeek

[Arts Council England, North @ace_thenorth]

Huge congratulations to @andothertweets on a second successive win at the International Booker Prize! We very proud to support them 🙌

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

It's #CreativityAndWellbeingWeek – a celebration of the growing impact of creative health across communities! 🎉

In our latest long-read, we explore how the festival has evolved, the partnerships behind it, and what’s next for creative health 👇
https://t.co/gPnHBgZZEh

[Arts Council England, London @ace__london]

Creativity can help us connect, heal and thrive. 🌱✨

This #CreativityAndWellbeingWeek, discover how arts and culture are supporting health and wellbeing across London through workshops, performances and community activity.

Find events near you 👇
https://t.co/xQJudrBsRS

[London Arts and Health @LAHArtsHealth]

Happy Creativity and Wellbeing Week!
Our Creative Health takeover of the @BigIssue is LIVE and on sale today!!

@davidshrigley

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

🔨 Round 6 of the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) is here.

MEND supports museums in upgrading buildings, improving access and sustainability, and protecting collections🌿

Read our guidance and apply👇
https://t.co/fleckKbF2W

[ACE Midlands @ace_midlands]

Are you an emerging artist, creative practitioner, or aspiring producer? Check out China Plate's The Optimists!

Sessions across the West Midlands, from 13 Jun - 1 Aug will provide insight on producing, funding, touring & promoting your work & more
👇
https://t.co/ttrbtL1zJD

[National Theatre @NationalTheatre]

Announcing National Theatre Nationwide 🚀

In partnership with 12 English theatres, supported by @ace_national, we’ll be touring mainstage productions to partner venues and schools, with ticketing initiatives to break down barriers to entry.

Let’s see what’s in store 👇

[Arts Council England, North @ace_thenorth]

Congratulations 🎉 We're very proud to support @andothertweets