Help
As you can see, you don't need to log on to access the site and view press releases, images and a variety of other content. However, to access releases and images before they are issued to the press, you can register for press pass which will enable you to see previews of content throughout the site.
How do I get the most from this site?
Where do I find Press Releases
How can I get high-resolution images?
How can I get more information?
Email Alerts
How can I register to receive email alerts?
How can I un-subscribe from email alerts?
What do all the icons mean?
Reporting a Problem
I am unable to download a Presspack
How do I get the most from this site?
The site has been designed with the needs of journalists in mind. To make sure you get the most out of the site, register for press pass that will enable you to tailor content to your needs e.g. if you are only interested in personal finance news that's all you will receive. To register you must be a professional journalist.A member of the ArtsCouncil team will consider each application before your account is activated.
Click here to register for press pass.
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Where do I find Press Releases
Press Releases are displayed within the Press Releases section of the site where you are able to search for particular releases using keywords, date ranges etc.
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How can I get high-resolution images?
All images displayed on the site can be viewed and downloaded to your computer as high-resolution versions. Visit the Photos and Resources Section to browse through all the images on the site. Images are also attached to press releases and other content throughout the site.
You can access these by clicking on the download button beside the image that you are interested in. Each image will be compressed into a 'zip' file in order reduce the amount of time spent downloading. Once it has been saved, you are then able to 'unzip' the file to access the high resolution image for use in your publication.
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How can I get more information?
If you have any further questions about the site, please email us using the feedback form situated within the contacts section.
If you would like more information on a particular release, please use the contact details displayed on that release.
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Email Alerts
To register to receive an alert, please visit press pass
area to complete an application. If you have already registered and you would like to stop receiving alerts, then please visit the My Profile section of the site where you will be able to unsubscribe immediately.
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What do all the icons mean?
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Other files
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Reporting a Problem
To report a problem, please contact us on 020 7116 1000.
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I am unable to download a Presspack
To download a Press Pack you will need to have a piece of software called 'WinZip'. Click here
to download your copy of 'WinZip'. Press Packs are compressed to ensure that they take less time to download to your machine. WinZip is used to expand these files back to their original size thereby enabling you to view all high resolution images, documents etc. If you would not like to install this software, you can also open and all items individually and save them to your computer.
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For more information about the Arts Council Virtual press Office, please contact;
Gillian Taylor
Press Officer
T. 01392 229207
m.07989 430881
e: gillian.taylor@artscouncil.org.uk