The Framing the Future report presents a vital strategic framework for ensuring that public investment sustains and strengthens the visual arts sector. This investment is not only crucial for fostering creativity but also plays a significant role in enriching communities, driving economic growth, and preserving the nation’s cultural heritage. However, to make a meaningful impact, we need collective action to ensure policymakers recognize the importance of funding the arts.

Why Your Voice Matters

Public investment in the visual arts has steadily declined, limiting access to resources, education, and opportunities for artists and cultural institutions. The consequences of this are far-reaching:

• Fewer opportunities for young people to study and engage with art, narrowing pathways into creative careers.
• Financial precarity for artists and arts organizations, making it increasingly difficult to sustain creative practices.
• Local creative infrastructure at risk, including galleries, studios, and arts spaces that serve as hubs for artistic and cultural expression.

By speaking up now, we can urge Parliamentarians and Members of Parliament (MPs) to champion the visual arts sector during the forthcoming Government Spending Review.

How You Can Take Action

One of the most effective ways to support this movement is to write to your local MP and ask for their commitment to advocating for increased investment in the visual arts. A personal message can have a powerful impact and highlight the significance of maintaining a thriving cultural landscape.

When reaching out to your MP, consider including these key points:

1. Public investment in the visual arts has declined.
2. Opportunities for young people to study art are shrinking.
3. Many artists and arts organisations face financial precarity.
4. Local creative infrastructure is at risk.

Find Your Local MP and Take Action Today

If you’re unsure who your local MP is, you can find out who your local MP is here. Taking a few minutes to send a message can help secure a stronger future for the visual arts and ensure that creativity continues to flourish across the country.

Together, we can make a difference—help amplify the message and safeguard the arts for future generations!