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Arts Quarter Briefing Highlights Arts Sector Expectations of 2010 29th September 2009 This morning, Arts Quarter has published a Briefing Paper to highlight the cultural sector's aspirations for the major political parties in the run up to and immediately after the next General Election. '2010 General Election: Expectations of the UK Cultural Sector' provides an insight into the views of the arts as the nation starts to gear up for what promises to be the major political event of the coming year. This AQ Briefing Paper is published as a precursor to the publication of more detailed findings from the firm's second Recession Impacts Survey which was conducted from 5th August – 16th September 2009, some six months after AQ's first online survey on this topic. Mindful that these views were provided to AQ in advance of the September 2009 Party Conference Season, during which it seems clear that the major political parties are likely to speak more openly about issues of government spending post 2010, the views shared begin to speak volumes about the reality in which the cultural sector sees itself operating in the run up to and after the next General Election. Based on responses received: - The sector is seeking very clear assurances from all political parties of its place at the heart of UK society. Many respondents felt that to date, very little has come forward to provide assurance from any party. - In anticipation for there being no further direct funding available from government sources for the arts, the sector is looking to the major parties to provide manifesto commitments by way of alternative funding solutions in the form of tax breaks for those supporting the arts or changes in taxation regulations for arts organisations. - An overwhelming majority of respondents - some 80% of those who expressed a preference - foresee a Conservative majority government being elected. - Irrespective of the outcome of that Election, a majority of respondents fear a cut in real terms in government support for the arts, not just a funding freeze. - Outside of statutory funding and again possibly taking into consideration the impacts of government cuts elsewhere on the private sector, a clear majority of respondents feel despondent or unclear on the future prospects of funding from the private sector, post Election.
The wider findings from AQ's latest Recession Impacts Survey will be published in mid November.
To receive a copy of this Briefing Paper - 2010 General Election: Expectations of the UK Cultural Sector free of charge, click here. To receive news on the publication of AQ's latest Recession Impacts Survey, please subscribe to our email list by clicking here.
Methodology & Sample: AQ distributed its online survey to a total of 1500 named contacts held on its own email list on 5th August 2009. A series of email banner ads was placed with ‘Arts Professional’ online which ran throughout August. The opportunity to participate in the survey was also promoted via Twitter and via Fundraising.co.uk. A total of 274 arts institutions took part. |
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