We have strong evidence for our social and cultural contribution, but we have not always been as good as we could have been at showing the economic benefits of our work to the people of Wales. In an era where there is huge competition for public funds, and where, at the time of writing, we have experienced a 40% reduction in our funding in real terms since 2010, we know it is vital to make the case for the Arts in every way – for the joy the Arts bring, the wellbeing the Arts support, the education the Arts deliver and the financial and economic benefits the Arts bring to the people of Wales.
This new report, from experienced economic consultants Deyton Bell, evaluates our economic impact, and shows the significant impact that our work has for the Welsh economy and Welsh jobs.