Reopening for everyone: guidelines from Arts Council England

Following the removal of Covid-19 restrictions in England on 19th July, Arts Council England (ACE) has issued guidelines on how arts organisations can take steps to ensure they continue to operate in a safe, cautious, and accessible way. This includes taking care to understand and implement their responsibilities under the Equalities Act; following ongoing public health advice regarding Covid-19; talking to disabled and clinically vulnerable practitioners, employees and audiences to understand their needs; and considering ACE’s Seven Inclusive Principles. ACE has also said it strongly supports government recommendations on continued wearing of facemasks in crowded and enclosed spaces.