Tom Trevor
Director, Arnolfini has posted this on their website . May be of use….
Why the Arts Matter
Key Facts
• The UK has the largest cultural economy in the world relative to GDP.
• Every £1 invested in culture produces £2.
• In the last 10 years, the creative and cultural industries have grown faster than any other sector, accounting for 2 million jobs and £16.6 billion of exports in 2007.
• Eight of the UK’s top ten visitor attractions are museums.
• More people go to museums than football matches.
• Two thirds of the adult population enjoy the arts, visit historic sites, and go to museums and galleries.
• The economic benefits of the UK’s major museums and galleries are estimated to be £1.5 billion a year.
• Liverpool was the most successful European Capital of Culture ever, with 15 million cultural visits and economic benefits of £800 million.
• Museums are the most respected places of education after schools, universities and libraries.
See the Arts Council website for more key facts
