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London Higher supports #ArtIsEssential Creative Education Manifesto

In support of the #ArtIsEssential Creative Education Manifesto, Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer at London Higher said:

“The creative industries are important for a thriving economy, and London’s dynamic creative arts scene including an impressive array of world-leading creative education providers is no exception. The creative industries play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and fostering innovation. In London alone, the creative industries contributed £13 billion in taxes in 2019/20, which is £4,300 per person, with this economic benefit extending to the rest of the country.

As a global hub for culture and a leading destination for creative education, London attracts talent from around the world and acts as a magnet for creative minds. We must protect the UK’s talent pipeline to ensure that our world-leading creative industries can continue to thrive and produce diverse arts representation. The Creative Education Manifesto’s ask for cross-party collaboration and a long-term creative education plan for the UK is crucial to making this happen.”