Our blog with news and insights from the team
How to structure an away day
When planning an away day, offsite or workshop the first thing we do is to think about the structure. John Whitmore’s GROW framework provides the perfect structure for any session that looks to the future.
Universities as cultural and civic anchors: using an arts-led approach to place
Tangram partner Laura explores how universities act as civic anchors using arts-led placemaking to build community, co-create value and shape local identity.
Time-travelling in the City of London
Jamie explores the City of London through the lens of creative placemaking. From Barbican’s Brutalism to Smithfield’s queer history, discover why the Square Mile is a unique simulacrum of past and future.
Museum strategies and corporate plans: a resource and review
For the past few weeks Andrew has been doing a deep dive into museum strategies and corporate plans. He has read all the strategies and plans he can get my hands on and logged the headlines in a Google Sheet and analysed the strategies in this blog.
Tangram’s cultural picks for Easter 2026
The Tangrammers have their chocolate eggs at the ready. Here’s what’s on their cultural agendas for this year’s long Easter weekend.
The cost of a cuppa: comparing coffee and tea prices at London’s top museums, galleries and attractions
Andrew compares the price of lattes and teas at London's top museums, galleries and attractions to High Street chains.
Speaking the same language: Culture and property in partnership
Tangram partner Katie Balcombe writes about shared goals between the culture and property sectors.
Tangram’s top tips for charity trustees
Tangram partners Laura and Andrew are both long serving trustees and non-executive advisors. It’s a role they both find hugely rewarding. This blog is for anyone who’s considering taking up a charity trustee, school governor or advisory board position.
The half term attractions market: a very unscientific survey
What can out-of-home advertising tell us about the visitor attractions market? Andrew travelled the tube over February half term to find out.
REMIX Summit London 2026
Last week Tangram Partners Laura and Andrew attended Remix Summit London 2026, themed around the power of possibility. Now in its 14th year REMIX Summit London took place at Here East in the Olympic Park and The National Gallery.
We’re excited to be working with Chelsea Physic Garden
Tangram are working with Chelsea Physic Garden
Case study: Torbay Heritage Place Audience Review and Engagement Strategy
Earlier this year the Tangram team worked with Torbay Council on a local audience review and engagement strategy for its National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Heritage Place project titled Torbay Heritage Place.
Latest news from Tangram
Tangram are working to help evaluate the heritage programme for Bradford City of Culture 2025.
Lighting the way: Why light is our most overlooked social infrastructure
Light is never just functional, it is one of the most effective ways to bring people together. Whether it’s the spectacle of a light festival or the familiar skyline of St Paul's, lighting is a powerful form of social infrastructure that shapes how we gather, connect, and recognise ourselves in a shared place
Book Review: HBR's 10 Must Reads 2026
A few weeks ago Andrew was in Gatwick Airport killing time and looking for inspiration so he picked up a copy of HBR's 10 Must Reads 2026. Here’s his top take-aways in the form of three techniques featured in the book.
Governance Now 2025: Power!
Earlier this week, Andrew attended this year’s flagship conference exploring cultural sector governance, Governance Now 2025, presented by Clore Leadership and the Cultural Governance Alliance.
Tangram is working with Camden Council
Tangram is partnering with Camden Council to evaluate the Cultural Education and Learning Support Fund (2023–2026). The fund awards grants of up to £25,000 to help cultural organisations in Camden provide free creative experiences for young people. Together with Camden Council, local organisations, and young participants, we’re developing an in-depth evaluation to be shared in June 2026.
The power of meaningful meanwhile use
Across the UK, empty buildings and land can become hubs of creativity through meanwhile use, the temporary activation of vacant spaces. At Tangram, we explore how this approach drives placemaking, cultural vibrancy, and community value. In this post, we highlight best practices from leading organisations Hypha Studios and Meanwhile Space.
Bradford City of Culture 2025 and the responsibility of enhancing a cultural ecosystem
Beyond spectacle, what is the responsibility of a City of Culture? Partner Jamie Reece explores how Bradford 2025 amplifies local culture and invites global connection to build a lasting creative ecosystem.
Moorlands and Music: The Arts as a pathway to wellbeing
From moorland art installations to conversations on music and wellbeing, Tangram’s partner Laura has been reflecting on how the arts offer both calm and connection as well as meaningful pathways to holistic healthcare.