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“The arts are not the cherry on the cake — they are the cake.” Opening a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Melvyn Bragg said the UK should realise the full potential of the arts to transform our economy and society.
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“The arts are not the cherry on the cake — they are the cake.” Opening a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Melvyn Bragg said the UK should realise the full potential of the arts to transform our economy and society.

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1,518,249 views • 2 years ago

"There's very few things in this world that are 100% good and positive. Art is one of them." #ArtMatters TONIGHT at 8pm on Sky Arts Awards & NOW Armando Iannucci #AntonyGormley lemn sissay OBE FRSL Lenny Henry #MaxinePeake #MelvynBragg Sheku Kanneh-Mason Tracey Emin
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"There's very few things in this world that are 100% good and positive. Art is one of them." #ArtMatters TONIGHT at 8pm on Sky Arts Awards & NOW Armando Iannucci #AntonyGormley lemn sissay OBE FRSL Lenny Henry #MaxinePeake #MelvynBragg Sheku Kanneh-Mason Tracey Emin

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108,203 views • 2 years ago

“Why can’t the 93% of children in our state schools receive the same musical offering that the 7% in private schools take for granted?” Lord Bragg quoted Howard Goodall in criticising unequal access to arts education.
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“Why can’t the 93% of children in our state schools receive the same musical offering that the 7% in private schools take for granted?” Lord Bragg quoted Howard Goodall in criticising unequal access to arts education.

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109,464 views • 2 years ago

“We must keep our theatres, music venues and libraries open. They are not luxuries.” Michael Cashman (@mcashmanCBE) said that the arts have a transformational impact on people's lives, and "speak of the kind of civilised, open country that we are – or could become".
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“We must keep our theatres, music venues and libraries open. They are not luxuries.” Michael Cashman (@mcashmanCBE) said that the arts have a transformational impact on people's lives, and "speak of the kind of civilised, open country that we are – or could become".

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93,310 views • 2 years ago

"It's a disgrace." Lord Melvyn Bragg has responded to #TheStateOfTheArts report, published this week with CCMPS Warwick Uni. He's calling on the UK to address its findings as a matter of urgency. Watch the full video here:
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"It's a disgrace." Lord Melvyn Bragg has responded to #TheStateOfTheArts report, published this week with CCMPS Warwick Uni. He's calling on the UK to address its findings as a matter of urgency. Watch the full video here:

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64,899 views • 2 years ago

"I'm really glad the report's come out. It gives us a job of work to do, and we're going to take that very seriously" Department for Culture, Media and Sport Arts Minister Sir Chris Bryant (Chris Bryant) gives his initial response to the #TheStateoftheArts report findings. CCMPS Warwick Uni University of Warwick
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"I'm really glad the report's come out. It gives us a job of work to do, and we're going to take that very seriously" Department for Culture, Media and Sport Arts Minister Sir Chris Bryant (Chris Bryant) gives his initial response to the #TheStateoftheArts report findings. CCMPS Warwick Uni University of Warwick

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63,772 views • 2 years ago

Suffolk County Council is proposing a 100% cut to their funding of the arts. It threatens to cause real damage to the lives of local residents. Minnie Stephenson reports for Channel 4 News.
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Suffolk County Council is proposing a 100% cut to their funding of the arts. It threatens to cause real damage to the lives of local residents. Minnie Stephenson reports for Channel 4 News.

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65,990 views • 2 years ago

"Arts aren't a luxury. They are actually what makes life worth living in this city, and they are a reason to keep going." –Liz Clements There were emotional scenes at yesterday's Birmingham Council meeting. The UK's second city is set to lose all council investment in the arts.
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"Arts aren't a luxury. They are actually what makes life worth living in this city, and they are a reason to keep going." –Liz Clements There were emotional scenes at yesterday's Birmingham Council meeting. The UK's second city is set to lose all council investment in the arts.

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51,797 views • 2 years ago

Bristol City Council's culture budget is already 40% smaller than in 2018. Now some of the city's most cherished organisations are set to lose their council funding entirely, including Bristol Old Vic and Watershed. Minnie Stephenson reports for Channel 4 News.
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Bristol City Council's culture budget is already 40% smaller than in 2018. Now some of the city's most cherished organisations are set to lose their council funding entirely, including Bristol Old Vic and Watershed. Minnie Stephenson reports for Channel 4 News.

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49,048 views • 2 years ago

"The Government isn't allowing state pupils to have access to art." In 2016, James McAvoy warned a 'class ceiling' was stopping millions of British children from accessing the arts. Provision has been increasing in private schools but decreasing in state schools. It's wrong.
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"The Government isn't allowing state pupils to have access to art." In 2016, James McAvoy warned a 'class ceiling' was stopping millions of British children from accessing the arts. Provision has been increasing in private schools but decreasing in state schools. It's wrong.

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39,534 views • 2 years ago

“We must all, whatever our party and our preferences, call time on the neglect, the austerity, the politicisation and the prejudice towards our arts.” Stewart Wood said that attacks on the arts risk making them "a preserve of the rich" instead of "a daily staple for everyone".
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“We must all, whatever our party and our preferences, call time on the neglect, the austerity, the politicisation and the prejudice towards our arts.” Stewart Wood said that attacks on the arts risk making them "a preserve of the rich" instead of "a daily staple for everyone".

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40,316 views • 2 years ago

“The arts are not a fringe activity.” Joan Bakewell (Joan Bakewell) said that the arts are an "ongoing conversation that this culture has within itself", urging the Government to "take notice of that, back it, support it".
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“The arts are not a fringe activity.” Joan Bakewell (Joan Bakewell) said that the arts are an "ongoing conversation that this culture has within itself", urging the Government to "take notice of that, back it, support it".

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32,605 views • 2 years ago

"In our league table of culture spending, the UK is in the relegation zone." Actor, director and Campaign for the Arts trustee Samuel West (Samuel West 💙💛) discussed #TheStateOfTheArts with Tom Sutcliffe (Tom Sutcliffe) on BBC Front Row. 🎧 Listen in full:
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"In our league table of culture spending, the UK is in the relegation zone." Actor, director and Campaign for the Arts trustee Samuel West (Samuel West 💙💛) discussed #TheStateOfTheArts with Tom Sutcliffe (Tom Sutcliffe) on BBC Front Row. 🎧 Listen in full:

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22,939 views • 2 years ago

“Art exercises the imagination and feeds us in positive, unique and lasting ways. We can’t afford to ignore this.” Lord Bragg concluded his speech by saying that artistic work, education and opportunities could create a ‘brave new world’.
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“Art exercises the imagination and feeds us in positive, unique and lasting ways. We can’t afford to ignore this.” Lord Bragg concluded his speech by saying that artistic work, education and opportunities could create a ‘brave new world’.

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25,248 views • 2 years ago

"If this is a health check for the arts, then the patient is very sick indeed." Actor, director and Campaign for the Arts trustee Samuel West (Samuel West 💙💛) discussed #TheStateOfTheArts with Tom Sutcliffe (Tom Sutcliffe) on BBC Front Row. 🎧 Listen in full:
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"If this is a health check for the arts, then the patient is very sick indeed." Actor, director and Campaign for the Arts trustee Samuel West (Samuel West 💙💛) discussed #TheStateOfTheArts with Tom Sutcliffe (Tom Sutcliffe) on BBC Front Row. 🎧 Listen in full:

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20,750 views • 2 years ago

"We did do more than any previous government." Jennie Lee reflects on her time as Britain's first Minister for the Arts, and what it taught her about "how much we owe to the artist". Her trailblazing white paper was published 60 years ago today. (Source: The Open University)
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"We did do more than any previous government." Jennie Lee reflects on her time as Britain's first Minister for the Arts, and what it taught her about "how much we owe to the artist". Her trailblazing white paper was published 60 years ago today. (Source: The Open University)

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12,038 views • 1 year ago

"Children that get to do arts and culture at school... they have an enriched childhood and an enriched development." - Baroness Ayesha Hazarika #ArtsEducationMatters It's time to address #TheStateoftheArts! CCMPS Warwick Uni
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"Children that get to do arts and culture at school... they have an enriched childhood and an enriched development." - Baroness Ayesha Hazarika #ArtsEducationMatters It's time to address #TheStateoftheArts! CCMPS Warwick Uni

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12,209 views • 1 year ago

"My access to me." Lord Parekh quotes Toni Morrison in expressing art's power to help people and societies understand themselves.
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"My access to me." Lord Parekh quotes Toni Morrison in expressing art's power to help people and societies understand themselves.

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13,429 views • 2 years ago

"The arts budget is effectively a rounding error." Lord Lord Ed Vaizey acknowledged government support for the arts, including Lord Neil Mendoza's work during Covid, but said funding "could be increased substantially for the arts, insignificantly for what government spends overall".
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"The arts budget is effectively a rounding error." Lord Lord Ed Vaizey acknowledged government support for the arts, including Lord Neil Mendoza's work during Covid, but said funding "could be increased substantially for the arts, insignificantly for what government spends overall".

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12,547 views • 2 years ago

ICYMI -📉 entries to GCSE and A-Level arts subjects have declined dramatically since 2010. 🔁Repost to show your support for arts education! #ArtsEducationMatters #DefendArtsAccess Source: Campaign for the Arts / JCQ / AQA Research 2023
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ICYMI -📉 entries to GCSE and A-Level arts subjects have declined dramatically since 2010. 🔁Repost to show your support for arts education! #ArtsEducationMatters #DefendArtsAccess Source: Campaign for the Arts / JCQ / AQA Research 2023

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11,524 views • 2 years ago