Join the arts debate!Arts Council England's first ever public value inquiry.
Have your say on the future of the arts!
The arts debate will explore what people value about the arts through a large scale programme of research and consultation. The arts debate is an opportunity for the public, the arts and he cultural sector and others to work together to set new expectations for the future public investment in the arts.
We want to hear your views on five key questions that we believe should be the subject of a national debate:
- What do you value about the arts?
- What principles should guide public funding of the arts today?
- What are the responsibilities of publicly funded arts organisations?
- When should an artist receive public money?
- Should members of the public be involved in arts funding decisions?
The arts debate will bring together a wide range of people and organisations to learn more about the arts, share experiences, express opinions and debate ideas. Everyone has the opportunity to have a say through open forums and events.
The arts debate will help the Arts Council understand what's important to all the communities we're here to serve. It will help us to develop a new framework for making decisions and to map how we might need to do things differently in the future to create greater value for the public.
The arts debate will lead to an ambitious and shared vision for the furutre of public spending on the arts in England.
We are inviting you to join the debate through an online forum at www.artsdebate.co.uk
