Each artform has its own distinctive qualities: our definitions are contemporary, open to new trends in emerging - and sometimes challenging - arts practice.
Our future mission and objectives for 2011–21 will be informed by what our partners, stakeholders and the public want from the Arts Council.
In January 2010 we opened a consultation about our ambitions and how we can realise them to get great art to everyone, over the next 10 years.
The framework resulting from this consultation will provide a clear rationale for our investment in arts that have excellence at their core and are relevant to a wide range of audiences. It will replace the individual artform policies.
