Arts Sector Faces "Bleakest Year in a Decade"

The Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) will determine the level of public expenditure for 2008-2011; that process will conclude towards the end of 2007.

 

Anticipated CSR Timetable

EVENT	DATE
Preparation of Departmental Spending Plans	March – June/July
First Indication of Overall Public Expenditure in the Region	Mid-July
Public Consultation Period on Spending Plans	Late September – December
CSR Announcement	Mid-December

Roisín McDonough, Chief Executive of the Arts Council, believes that the Arts Council has a compelling case to make. “Our submission for additional arts funding highlights the great contribution made by our artists and organisations to our social, economic and creative life, and the huge benefits which would result from a relatively modest increase in funding. The success of our bid will mean a ‘make-or-break’ difference to our artists and arts organisations.”

If the Arts Council’s carefully considered bid receives a favourable response from government, artists and arts organisations can look forward to working in a more stable environment. Only then will they be able to show what a potent force the arts are in the regeneration and re-profiling of Northern Ireland’s image at home and abroad.

 

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