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Darren Henley CBE

@henleydarren

CEO Arts Council England. New book ‘The Arts Dividend: How investment in Culture Creates Happier Lives’ published 30th January 2025

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Paul Williams (@paulwilliams207) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to be quoted once again in Darren Henley CBE latest edition of #TheArtsDividend with reference to how ‘the impetus for increased cultural tourism can come from sometimes unexpected sources.’ As in earlier editions, delighted to see the impact of The Great Pottery Throw

Delighted to be quoted once again in <a href="/HENLEYDARREN/">Darren Henley CBE</a> latest edition of #TheArtsDividend with reference to how ‘the impetus for increased cultural tourism can come from sometimes unexpected sources.’

As in earlier editions, delighted to see the impact of The Great Pottery Throw
Arts Council England (@ace_national) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week our Chief Executive, Darren Henley, published a revised edition of 'The Arts Dividend: How Investment in Culture Creates Happier Lives'. Read Darren’s latest blog to find out how he makes the case for public investment in arts and culture 👇 buff.ly/3Q8tN9a

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Arts Council England chief executive Darren Henley says he is ‘hopeful’ that ongoing Curriculum and Assessment Review will result in more young people studying arts subjects to GCSE buff.ly/4aXceCt

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"If we want to make progress in our town, we have to believe in ourselves." ✍️ Taunton mayor Vanessa Garside recounts joining our CEO Darren Henley CBE to meet the #ACEsupported artists and organisations putting the town on the cultural map. Read it here: buff.ly/3EuEWi6

Paul Callaghan (@pmcallaghan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks, Dr Darren Henley @henleydarren & Arts Council England Arts Council England, for supporting Sunderland Music City Sunderland Music City's successful bid to join the Music Cities Network with Berlin, Sydney and others musiccitiesnetwork.com Sunderland is a Music City musiccity.uk

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⭐️ Hugely welcome funding news for museums, libraries and arts organisations in communities everywhere. ⬇️ Get the details below, ahead of Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP’s speech this afternoon, marking 60 years since #JennieLee’s transformative White Paper on the arts.

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Our CEO, Darren Henley CBE, on a recent visit to Leigh and Atherton - meeting MP Jo Platt as well as local arts and culture leaders! So much good work going on in the region 🎭🎨💃 #LetsCreate

Our CEO, <a href="/HENLEYDARREN/">Darren Henley CBE</a>, on a recent visit to Leigh and Atherton - meeting MP <a href="/JoPlattLeigh/">Jo Platt</a> as well as local arts and culture leaders! So much good work going on in the region 🎭🎨💃

#LetsCreate
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In #TheArtsDividend, Darren Henley CBE reflects on our remarkable national cultural landscape – and why he believes that public investment in creativity and culture can help us all to lead happier lives. Order via Bookshop.org: bit.ly/3DiP39D #arts #artsfunding #culture

In #TheArtsDividend, <a href="/HENLEYDARREN/">Darren Henley CBE</a> reflects on our remarkable national cultural landscape – and why he believes that public investment in creativity and culture can help us all to lead happier lives.

Order via <a href="/bookshop_org_UK/">Bookshop.org</a>: bit.ly/3DiP39D #arts #artsfunding #culture
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Making the case for the value of public investment in culture must be about more than just facts and figures, says Arts Council England's Darren Henley 👇 thestage.co.uk/opinion/making…

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Digital Culture Awards! Presented by Arts Council England and Digital Culture Network the awards showcase the use of digital technology to drive innovation across the creative and cultural sector: shorturl.at/CZdcA

Iain Dale (@iaindale) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEW EPISODE OF THE IAIN DALE ALL TALK PODCAST 309. Darren Henley I talk to the chief executive of the Arts Council Arts Council England Darren Henley CBE about his job, career and his years running Classic FM for Global Listen podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/309…

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Honoured to welcome Arts Council England Darren Henley CBE & all attendees at the Engaging Communities in Art & Culture Conference to the City of Salford, Greater Manchester & Lowry Theatre & Art Gallery, celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year.🎭 #SalusPopuliSupremaLex 🎨💃🩰🎤🎼

Honoured to welcome <a href="/ace_national/">Arts Council England</a> <a href="/HENLEYDARREN/">Darren Henley CBE</a> &amp; all attendees at the Engaging Communities in Art &amp; Culture Conference to the City of Salford, Greater Manchester &amp; <a href="/The_Lowry/">Lowry</a> Theatre &amp; Art Gallery, celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year.🎭 #SalusPopuliSupremaLex 🎨💃🩰🎤🎼
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🎙️ Yesterday, Iain Dale from LBC chatted with our CEO Darren Henley CBE. They dived into Darren's time at Classic FM, his work on culture and music education at Arts Council England and discussed his book, The Arts Dividend. Plus lots more! Listen now > buff.ly/Tfx5eZH 🎶📚

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We’re sharing an open letter from our Chair Sir Nicholas Serota and his National and Area Council colleagues in response to Wigmore Hall’s successful fundraising campaign, the subsequent debate about public funding of arts and culture and #LetsCreate. Read the key points below🧵

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Our Chief Executive Darren Henley CBE recently spoke with Public Finance Magazine 📖 He talks about the vital role public investment plays in driving growth and transforming communities - in villages, towns and cities across the country. Read more 👇 buff.ly/7LVIvCe

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Some highlights from the #StGeorgesDay celebrations in #Dartford produced working in partnership with Dartford Borough Council supported by Arts Council England, South East a great example of #LetsCreate in action thank you to all who attended and showcased how #arts and #culture can connect communities

Stuart Thomas (@stuartthomas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely chat between Iain Dale & my old pal Darren Henley CBE - worth 50 mins of your time if you’re interested in radio or the arts (or both!) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/iai…

Graeme Thompson MBE (@graemethedean) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Entertaining conversation between ⁦Arts Council England⁩ chief executive ⁦Darren Henley CBE⁩ and ⁦Iain Dale - All Talk...⁩ Good to hear Darren on the impact of arts investment beyond London & how he copes with the flak from disappointed applicants. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/iai…