Articles about 'Arts Council England'

The artist who made ink from Newton's Apple Tree

16 October 2023

Nabil Ali is discovering the natural colours hidden within the berries, blooms and bark found in the Cambridge University Botanic Garden – including from a very special tree.

Cambridge University Herbarium gains national significance accolade

31 May 2022

The Herbarium has been officially awarded Designated status by the Arts Council England

'Outstanding international importance'

30 January 2020

Cambridge University Library's world-class Special Collections recognised with Arts Council England Designation

Cambridge in the 2019 New Year honours list

28 December 2018

Members of collegiate Cambridge recognised for outstanding contributions to society in science, education, engineering and art

Twilight at the Museums, The Fitzwilliam Museum

Cambridge museums recognised with substantial Arts Council England funding

27 June 2017

Cambridge’s reputation as a centre of excellence for museums and culture in the UK received a vital boost today when Arts Council England (ACE) awarded University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) more than £4.8m and National Portfolio Organisation status from 2018-2022.

Diaries of Captain Scott's widow secured by Cambridge University Library

26 April 2016

The diaries of Captain Scott’s widow – and the papers of her second husband, Lord Kennet – will be made accessible to researchers at Cambridge University Library following their acceptance in lieu of inheritance tax.

Archive of Margaret Thatcher acquired for the nation

18 June 2015

Margaret Thatcher’s previously unpublished memoir of the Falklands War has been acquired for the nation - after Arts Council England today announced the acceptance in lieu of inheritance tax of papers from the estate of the former Prime Minister.

Polar snow goggles from Discoveries at London’s 2 Temple Place, the first joint exhibition from the University of Cambridge Museums, and the first to be held outside the city.

Major Partner Museum status for UCM

01 July 2014

The vision of securing Cambridge’s reputation as an international centre of museums excellence received a major boost today when Arts Council England awarded University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) nearly £4.5m for 2015-18 and continuing Major Partner Museum status.

Five paintings by Stanley Spencer accepted in lieu of tax and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

22 November 2013

Five works by Stanley Spencer (1891-1959) have been accepted in lieu of inheritance tax and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. They include one of his most significant early paintings and two preliminary sketches documenting his experiences of World War I. The works were acquired through HM Government’s acceptance in lieu scheme with additional support from the Art Fund, The V&A Purchase Grant Fund and the Friends of the Fitzwilliam.

Captain Scott writing his journal during the Terra Nova expedition

Conquering the Antarctic: The Scott Centenary Concert Tour

25 January 2012

City of London Sinfonia, in collaboration with the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI), will embark on an ambitious concert tour in February to celebrate the centenary of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12.