Why this report, and why now?
We believe passionately that we can contribute significantly to all seven Well-being of Future Generations goals and that we are helping to create a prosperous, resilient, healthier, more equal, globally responsible Wales with more cohesive communities, a vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language.
We have strong evidence for our social and cultural contribution, but we have not always been as good as we could have been at showing the economic benefits of our work to the people of Wales. In an era where there is huge competition for public funds, and where, at the time of writing, we have experienced a 40% reduction in our funding in real terms since 2010, we know it is vital to make the case for the Arts in every way – for the joy the Arts bring, the wellbeing the Arts support, the education the Arts deliver and the financial and economic benefits the Arts bring to the people of Wales.
What are the report's key findings?
