Joined up policy making for culture, heritage and creativity is just one of the recommendations made by the Warwick Commission in its report on the ‘Future of Cultural Value’ released this month, which also looks at the valuable contribution of heritage related fields such as architecture, craft and design and museums to society.
The report argues that ‘We must begin to care about, understand and invest in our cultural and creative assets in the same way that we value and plan for health, education and welfare’ (p12) and sets five goals for a successful British the cultural ecosystem (which encompasses heritage related fields such as architecture, craft and design and museums as well as advertising and marketing, film, TV radio, photography, IT, publishing, galleries, libraries, music, performing arts and visual arts) (p.13- 16):
- A Cultural and Creative Ecosystem generating stronger cultural wellbeing and economic growth and opportunity for all citizens and communities
- Production and consumption of culture and creativity should be enjoyed by the whole population and deliver the entitlement of all to a rich cultural and expressive life
- A world-class creative and cultural education for all to ensure the wellbeing and creativity of the population as well as the future success of the Cultural and Creative Industries Ecosystem
- A thriving digital cultural sphere that is open and available to all
- A vibrant creative life at local and regional levels that reflects and enriches community expressions of identity, creativity and culture across the UK.
View the Warwick Commission website which includes links to additional research and resources relating to cultural heritage
