Creative Spaces Network, 27 February 2025, New Zealand

A report outlining the impact of multi-year investment in creative spaces across Aotearoa highlights the value of creativity and showcases how creative spaces benefit society. With multi-year investment, creative spaces can grow their physical capital and operational infrastructure to deliver their services more effectively.

UN Human Rights Office, 24 February 2025, International

In her report to the Human Rights Council, submitted in accordance with Council resolution 55/5, the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, focuses on the digitalization of cultural heritage and its impact on cultural rights.

On the Move, 21 February 2025, International

The publication ‘Intersecting Temporalities: At-Risk and Displaced Artists in Transition (Volume 1 Scoping Review) is the first of four publications from On the Move’s research and action project, which focuses on the situation of at-risk and displaced artists.

Wallace Foundation, 18 February 2025, USA

New report identifies seven key elements of "culture-centered, community-based" youth arts programs that can provide a sense of belonging, identity affirmation, and skill development.

Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, 17 February 2025, United Kingdom

Participation, diversity and inclusion in cultural and creative industries Across the creative industries sector there are widespread concerns relating to representation, retention and progression for women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Careers in the creative industries appear to be heavily impacted b…

Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), 12 February 2025, United Kingdom

The rapid growth of the UK’s creative industries has earned them a place in the UK government’s Industrial Strategy as a priority sector. Yet the education and skills system has not been supported to keep pace. This has led to a widening gap between the skills the workforce has and what employers say they need.