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Documents, toolkits, resources and guides for artists and the visual arts sector.
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The Uncultured: ACE Project Grant and DYCP Templates
The page provides downloadable Arts Council England application templates, budgets, and guidance resources to help artists and organisations prepare funding bids more easily.
Approx. reading time: ~8–12 minutes per resource
Artforms Glossary (Sept 2025)
A reference guide that explains different contemporary art practices such as painting, sculpture, installation, performance, and digital media in clear, accessible language.
Approx. reading time: 8–12 mins.
One Creative North Report
A pan-northern strategy to grow the North of England’s creative industries by improving access to finance, skills, R&D, and connectivity, aiming to reduce regional inequality and unlock major economic growth across creative clusters.
Approx. reading time: 15–25 minutes
Creative Industries Sector Plan
Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership
Bringing together universities, local authorities, and community organisations across Yorkshire to co-produce evidence-based policy focused on inclusive growth, creative industries, sustainable living, and better use of data to support communities.
Approx. reading time: 6–10 minutes (full page incl. sections and subpages overview).
Yorkshire & Humber Office for Data Analytics (YHODA)
University of Sheffield-led initiative building an open-access regional data hub (via the Yorkshire Engagement Portal) to support policymakers, communities, and researchers in using data to drive inclusive economic and social growth across Yorkshire and the Humber.
Approx. reading time: 4–6 minutes (homepage overview).
Making Data Work (Centre for Cultural Value)
A research project that explores how improved data collection, sharing, and analysis can help the cultural sector better demonstrate its impact and inform more effective policy and decision-making.
Approx. reading time: 6–8 mins.
Independent research & policy recommendations
A UK research centre that produces independent evidence and policy advice to support growth in the creative industries through research, data, and stakeholder engagement.
Approx. reading time: 2–4 mins for overview.
Areas of Research Interest (ARIs)
A searchable database published by UK government departments, helping researchers and policymakers connect evidence to policy questions across topics like economy, health, environment, and security.
Approx. reading time: 2–3 mins for homepage overview
UNLIMITED: Venue access checklist
Yorkshire BSL Interpreters
A directory-style service that helps people quickly contact qualified British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters across Yorkshire, making it easier to book local professionals who are registered, certified, and meet recognised interpreting standards.
Approx. reading time: 1–2 mins (for homepage)
National Union of British Sign Language Interpreters
Circular Economy Networks Report
Sustainable resources for the creative and cultural industries
Culture declares emergency toolkit
Practical Planning & Finance Webinar
Creating Your Own Access Rider; Unlimited
Fundraising- A Practical Guide for Creatives
Guides on commissions; Artquest
Public art in Yorkshire database
The site promotes a region-wide collaboration that showcases and cross-promotes exhibitions across public galleries and museums in Yorkshire, aiming to increase engagement with visual arts and encourage audiences to explore cultural venues across the region.
Approx. reading time: 2–3 mins for homepage.