Arts Group at House of Lords Pt 2
Report from Chair of the Arts Group, Kit Friend:
The discussion around the Arts and Education to inform the Liberal Democrat’s Policies was productive, I called in particular for the securing of FE/Foundation funding, and a serious approach to dealing with the catastrophically low graduate premium for the Arts, and the Broke & Broken HE funding system. The calibre of other invitees was fantastic, with much experience brought to the table. Future discussion and progress with the party seems positive, and we should be able to look forward to at least one of the big 3 producing decent policy ahead of the general election for us – regrettably the incumbent ministers in the DCMS have been unable to make time to meet with a delegation from the Arts Group, but we hope after the expenses debacle is over this may be more likely. Other parties: you’re welcome to our advice!
Other attendees at the discussion:
Floella Benjamin – TV presenter
Eliza Bonham Carter – Curator, Royal Academy Schools
Dinah Caine – CEO, Skillset
Christina Coker – CEO, Youth Music
Paul Collard – National Chairman, Creative Partnerships
Kate Cross – Director, egg theatre
Laura Gander-Howe – Director Learning & Skills, Arts Council England
Shân Mclennan – Creative Director, Learning & Participation Southbank
Caroline Miller – Director, Dance UK
David Blagbrough, Inspire!
