New research highlights economic and ‘spillover’ impact of subsidised arts - Arts Professional

Invest in the arts for social change

For centuries, Indian communities have been deeply intertwined with the arts—from oral traditions to performing arts such as theatre, music, dance, and poetry. These art forms have long played a vital role in festivals, community gatherings, and cultural celebrations across the country, serving both as expressions of identity and as mediums of storytelling. For instance, in Andhra Pradesh, a community mobiliser donned the garb of a ‘corona demon…

New research highlights economic and ‘spillover’ impact of subsidised arts - Arts Professional

The wider arts and culture sector contributed £19.1 billion of Gross Value Added (GVA) to the economy in 2023, with £1.35 billion stemming from publicly funded organisations, according to a new report. The analysis published today (18 April) found that in 2023, Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations accounted for 7% of the sector’s GVA,