People engage with the arts in the United Kingdom on a large scale. They are drawn by art’s intrinsic aesthetic value—its ability to entertain, stimulate the senses, and trigger a wide range of emotional responses. This report seeks to gauge the broader impact of engagement with the arts—on the economy, on people’s lives, and on communities. It also considers how to sustain that impact.
The arts in the UK: Seeing the big picture
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For the UK arts sector to continue to thrive, all individuals and organisations involved should recognise its dynamics as an ecosystem and look for opportunities to strengthen the connections upon which its health depends.