The UK is lauded internationally for its vibrant art scene, from its literature to its acting and visual arts. Engagement is at an all-time high, and it’s clear that exposure to arts leads to healthier happier adults.
And yet it’s been a turbulent year in the world of arts funding, and access to the arts at a young age is uneven, often depending on geography and wealth. A systematic dismantling of arts in education over the last two decades coupled with a sharp decrease in the levels of funding has left us with a debate about the future of arts in the UK: can we enter a new age of creativity, and what does our future relationship with the arts look like?
Join BBC News Culture & Media Editor, Katie Razzall as she talks to Hay Festival CEO Julie Finch, Tate director Maria Balshaw and Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism, who share their opinions on one of the most crucial debates of our time.
There will be a collection after the event for Hay Festival Foundation
