Arts and Business
Business investment is worth millions to the arts industry. Arts and Business (A&B) are a nationwide not-for-profit organisation that helps increase business investment in the arts.
   
The organisation receives funding from Arts Council England and also generates income through business membership, training, publication sales and sponsorship.

DCMS has provided funding in the past to support Arts & Business research projects.

A&B have a head office, based in London, and 18 regional offices across the UK.

What can Arts and Business do for you?
New Partners:
Arts & Business New Partners is an investment programme that helps develop sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships between business and the arts. 

Both arts based organisations and business organisations can apply for a New Partner’s investment by visiting the Arts and Business website.

Sponsorship Seminars
Arts and Business run one day seminars, providing practical guidance for arts organisations and museums, explaining how to obtain and develop arts sponsorship.

To find what’s happening in your area, visit the Arts and Business website.

What else do Arts and Business offer?
A&B brings in business professionals to work with non profit arts organisations to share expertise and encourage growth:

• Skills Bank: puts arts organisations in touch with skilled business managers. 
• Board Bank: offers a list of potential board members from the business field.