Guernsey Arts: A Plan for the Arts
Guernsey Arts is delighted to announce that it has today published its PLAN FOR THE ARTS, an overarching plan to 2030, including a more detailed plan to cover the initial period to 2024, which has been endorsed by the Committee for Education, Sport & Culture (ESC).
01 February 2023
Since then, the Guernsey Arts Board has been strengthened and revitalised and has been developing its Plan in consultation with ESC and other stakeholders. Guernsey Arts is grateful for the support that the Guernsey Community Foundation provided in developing the Arts Strategy upon which the new Plan is based, and the support provided by ESC. Guernsey Arts is also appreciative of the financial support that the Guernsey Community Foundation and the Social Investment Fund have contributed towards the new strategy.
The Plan sets out Action Plans based upon six core objectives - the “Creative Six” – which support several aspects of the Government Work Plan.
THE CREATIVE SIX
- Give leadership for the Arts and encourage participation at all levels
- Provide everyone with the opportunity to be creative
- Connect artists, arts organisations, and businesses
- Attract a wider audience for the Arts
- Improve facilities and resources for the Arts
- Secure increased and sustainable funding for the Arts Guernsey Arts recognises the importance of the Arts in all its forms.
Creativity leads to a vibrant cultural community with many health and well-being benefits. It is an economic enabler within Guernsey and beyond.
Stephen Ainsworth, the Chair of Guernsey Arts, commented “With its modest States funding, together with private sector donations, Guernsey Arts has made a significant contribution to the cultural life of the Bailiwick, including the visitor experience and in providing an attractive location for prospective residents. This Plan sets out not only what Guernsey Arts can achieve within its current resources but what more it intends to do given additional support."
