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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.
How to apply to get on the list of permit-free art and music festivals.
Authors of original works of art are entitled to a royalty each time one of their works is resold through an art market professional.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you’re permanently importing museum and gallery exhibits into the UK.
UK artists will earn new royalties when their work is resold in Australia through the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Lord Parkinson gave the keynote speech at the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Impact Acceleration Award (IAA) policy meeting.
An alternative to insurance for art and cultural objects on public exhibition in the UK.
A checklist for performing artists, creatives, management and production staff in the performing arts touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences to enrich people’s lives. It supports a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries - from theatre to digital art - reading to dance, music to...
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
A checklist for musical artists and accompanying staff working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
A interactive map showing thousands of low and no-cost events across the country to help plan your half term activities.
How to work out the customs value of imported goods that are free of charge, used, rented or leased if you're an importer or clearing agent.
The Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest (RCEWA) advises the government on the export of cultural property. If an artwork is sold to a foreign buyer, it also advises on whether to...
The text of UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and associated documents.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
Nesta (formerly NESTA, National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) is an independent charity that works to increase the innovation capacity of the UK.
Text of UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement and associated documents.
Explains how to apply for a free level 3 qualification. These courses could help you improve your wage outcomes and job prospects, and gain skills that employers value.
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