- Review will explore how to improve access to arts and culture in all areas of the country to drive access to opportunity
- Former Culture Minister Baroness Margaret Hodge appointed as lead reviewer
An independent review of Arts Council England (ACE) will launch in the new year to ensure every region across the country has access to high-quality arts and culture.
Baroness Margaret Hodge, a former Minister of State for Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism, has been appointed by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to lead the review aided by an advisory panel featuring experts from across the arts and cultural sectors.
The Terms of Reference will be agreed and published in due course, however, key priorities of the review will include:
- Exploring ACE’s role in supporting excellence across the country, ensuring that everyone is able to participate in and consume culture and creativity, regardless of their background or where they live
- Exploring how ACE engages with its partners and stakeholders at all levels to ensure that national and local priorities work harmoniously…
