Arts Education: An Investment in Quality Learning

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This UNESCO-backed paper written by Vivek Venkatesh, Lydia Ruprecht, and Martha K. Ferede reviews key research on the impact and outcomes of arts education to demonstrate its close alignment with the idea of quality education outlined in the UN’s 4th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). The evidence gathered in this paper indicates that arts education positively impacts academic and non-academic learning, fosters teacher innovation and collaboration, supports knowledge revitalization for Indigenous peoples, and creates opportunities for employment and economic growth, among other outcomes.

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Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport 2025/26 – 2027/28 Service Plan

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The BC Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport presents its 2025/26 – 2027/28 service plan, featuring an overview of the strategic direction of the ministry, a summary of the operating environment of BC’s arts and culture sector, a provincial economic statement, a financial report, and a list of performance goals and objectives regarding tourism, arts, culture, creative, and sport sector growth.

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Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport 2024/25 Annual Service Plan Report

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The BC Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport presents its 2024/25 annual service plan report, featuring a summary of the operating environment of BC’s arts and culture sector, a provincial economic statement, a financial report, and performance updates regarding tourism, arts, culture, and creative sector growth.

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Government of BC Arts and Culture Facts and Stats

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The Government of BC highlights key facts and statistics on the arts and culture sector’s impact and role as an economic driver in local communities. Figures and data include the proportion of artists in BC’s labour force, BC’s culture GDP, the number of culture jobs in BC, and more.

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BC Arts Council Annual Report 2024/25

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The BC Arts Council presents its 2024/25 annual report, featuring an overview of the mandate, vision, and values of the council, a summary of the status of the BC arts and culture sector with regard to economic, social, and political upheavals, a breakdown of funding by region, and data on the economic and community impact of arts and culture.

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Cultural Transformations: The Impacts of Hull UK City of Culture 2017→

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Evaluation of Hull’s UK City of Culture year (2017), demonstrating positive social and economic outcomes. Reports that the over 2,800 events, cultural activities, installations and exhibitions attracted an audience of 5.3 million, with over 95% of Hull residents attending at least one cultural activity during the year.

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Warwick Commission 2015 Report on the Future of Cultural Value→

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The result of a 1 yr investigation by cultural leaders, supported by academics from the University of Warwick. The report argues that the Cultural and Creative Industries are an ecosystem and calls for joined-up policy making and a national plan for the sector that maximizes cultural, economic and social return.

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Creative City Network Cultural Planning Toolkit→

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A guide for the process of cultural planning in a community. It includes an adaptable model and practical checklists for navigating and charting progress. Background material and additional details are provided on a companion website.

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