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The Arts Foundation funds Laureate, Icon and Philanthrophy awards as well as administering several significant overseas artists residences. But now it's undergoing massive changes, losing key staff and bringing in a new fundraising company.
The private arts philanthropic organisation Brown Bread carried out a review of the Foundation last year. And now it's taking a place at the table.
While more details are promised in May, the Foundation's Chair Garth Galloway has announced that Brown Bread will take over managing the Foundation's operations - with the emphasis on significantly growing its revenue base.
At the same time, after 17 years as Executive Director - effectively ever since the Foundation started - Simon Bowden has announced his departure.
These changes have concerned many in the arts community who are unsure what the future holds for artists. Lynn Freeman asks Garth Galloway what led to them, and why now?
