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The ominous warning from Arts Council England over controversial statements reveals the dangers bureaucrats pose to free expression
The government-funded organisation, which distributes public money to arts projects, recently changed its guidance on political matters.
A widespread backlash to updated relationships frameworks thrust the funder into the national spotlight. Emily Burt digs into what it means for the sector
Update to guidelines warns partner organisations that funding arrangements could be jeopardised by "reputational risk"
Arts Council England (ACE), the government-financed body that distributes funds to British arts organizations, is set to update its latest guidelines, released January 25, after the contained suggestion that it would withdraw funding over “political statements” ignited public outrage, The Guardian reports.