Feb 24, 2021
The present scenario begs two questions: where is the champion within government for a vigorous independent visual arts sector? And who, in government, is making the case for arts and heritage’s vital role in cultural education, navigating our complex history and identities, healing social division, promoting creativity and imagination, and contributing to mental health and well-being—in addition to the sector’s hugely significant impact on tourism and the economy.
Alison Cole, The Art Newspaper editor