Our vision sees this country as a global creative hub, a platform for world-leading artistic excellence and innovation and a great place for artists to live and work. More people enjoy the best of the arts, engaging and participating in new ways. The arts are playing a dynamic role at the heart of society, both locally and nationally.
They are continuing to drive the creative industries and bring critical insight to how we harness the digital revolution and adapt to a low-carbon future. Arts organisations nurture the diversity of artistic talent and champion the value of artistic excellence and innovation on behalf of their communities and the nation. They are resilient, naturally collaborative and adaptable, and thrive within a mixed economy of support.
Long-term goals
We plan to focus our activity, working with and alongside many partners, to achieve a small number of long-term goals. The goals are interconnected and contingent upon one another. They all involve the Arts Council's three functions of championing, developing and investing.
Goal 1: Talent and artistic excellence are thriving and celebrated
We want to establish England as a pre-eminent world centre in the development of artistic excellence.
Goal 2: The arts leadership and workforce are diverse and highly skilled
We need to work towards a more diverse arts leadership and ensure the arts sector has the skills to adapt to change.
Goal 3: More people value and enjoy the arts
We must work to ensure that everyone has access to great arts experiences.
Goal 4: Every child and young person has the opportunity to experience the richness of the arts
We want to inspire future audiences, and the next generation of artists and arts leaders.
Goal 5: The arts sector is sustainable, resilient and innovative
We want to build on the growth and success of the arts.
