Culture, Media and Sport Committee: Review of Arts Council England
Committee hears from witnesses
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is conducting a review of Arts Council England, the public body responsible for distributing arts funding across England. This oral evidence session will examine the Council's performance, strategic priorities, and effectiveness in supporting the arts sector.
Arts Council England distributes hundreds of millions in public funding annually to theatres, museums, galleries, and cultural organisations. This review will assess whether current funding allocation and governance are serving the arts sector effectively and meeting public cultural priorities.
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