Arts debate

Send a response

This consultation is your opportunity to have your say about the future of public investment in the arts in this country.

The Arts Council wants to know what really matters to all the communities we serve. What do you value about the arts and the public funding of the arts, and how might the Arts Council better meet your needs? With this knowledge we can make more informed decisions and better account for what we achieve in the future.

We are not asking you to comment on a specific proposal, or choose between different options. Rather, we want to understand your broad views on the public value of the arts and how this value might be increased.

How to respond

To help guide your response we have identified five questions on which we would particularly appreciate your input. These are: 

  • What do you value about the arts?

  • What principles should guide public funding of the arts today?

  • What are the responsibilities of a publicly funded arts organisation?

  • When should an artist receive public money?

  • Should members of the public be involved in arts funding decisions?

The questions are explained in more detail in our document The arts debate – About the consultation. This document also provides information about how to respond, and we recommend you read it before filling in your response form.

The consultation questions reflect the views and concerns of the public as explored during a series of discussion groups that we held throughout autumn 2006. You can see a full report in the Research findings section of this site, which we would also encourage you to read before submitting your responses.

When you are ready to submit your response please download and fill in the Consultation response form.

Type your responses directly into the form and email your completed form to: artsdebate@artscouncil.org.uk

Or post it to:

Emily Keaney
Arts Debate
Arts Council England
Freepost WD 2418
London SW1P 3YY

Tel: +44 (0)20 7973 6987

If you prefer you can also join the debate online instead of, or as well as, filling out the consultation response form.

This is your chance to tell us what you think and to influence the future of the arts in England. We look forward to hearing from you.