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Minister speaks of economic benefits of the arts

isle of man.com,
26 January 2015, United Kingdom

The Minister for Education and Children has underlined the economic and reputational benefits the arts bring to the Isle of Man.

Tim Crookall MHK was speaking as he welcomed two new and two returning members of the Isle of Man Arts Council.

The Arts Council is an advisory board to the Department of Education and Children and consists of eight members, chaired by Geoff Corkish MBE, MLC, political member of DEC with responsibility for the arts

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