It’s not the purpose of Arts Council investment, but the way public money for art and culture drives growth in the wider economy should be factored in by government. www.thestage.co.uk/news/ace-bac...
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ACE-backed companies contributed £1.35bn to economy in 2023 – report
Organisations funded by Arts Council England contributed £1.35 billion in gross value added in 2023, topping pre-pandemic levels