Matt KirbyDec 17

I have some initial #hot-takes and thoughts on the #HodgeReview on #ArtsCouncilEngland.

Yes: keep arms-length, replace #LetsCreate, change funding model, replace #Grantium and #Illuminate, and absolutely reform reporting - existing model is *not* working. Read more on my blog.

http://mattkirby.com/2025/12/17/some-thoughts-on-the-hodge-review/

Some thoughts on the Hodge Review

Here are my immediate thoughts/hot-takes on the Hodge review of Arts Council England. First, some quick ones: Yes, keep ACE arms-length – whatever your political stance artists should be free…

Matt Kirby