The draft Priorities for Culture: 2024-2030 focus on three main
priorities:
- Culture Brings Us Together
- A Nation of Culture
- Culture is Resilient and Sustainable
These are supported by twenty ambitions which include culture
being accessible to everyone in Wales, building relationships at
home and abroad through culture and helping the sector to prosper
now and in the future.
The draft priorities apply to the entire culture sector in Wales,
from national organisations to grassroots projects, all of which
contribute to our rich cultural landscape. The consultation is
also relevant to all other public sector organisations who are
delivering the Well-being of Future Generations Act's goal of A
Wales of Vibrant Culture and Thriving Welsh Language.
Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice, launched the strategy
during a visit to Hijinx in Cardiff, a theatre company
specialising in working with learning disabled and/or autistic
artists. Their work aligns with the first ambition in the new
draft priorities, which focuses on the importance of removing
barriers to cultural participation.
Culture and Social Justice Secretary, said: “Culture is an
incredibly powerful tool in bringing us all together, delivering
social justice and strengthening our national identity. I am
determined the financial challenges we currently face should not
restrict our long-term ambitions.
"The draft priorities fully acknowledge these challenges but also
looks to the future by setting the direction and articulating how
we can harness the talent, creativity and collaboration we have
within our sector. We want to hear people's views through the
consultation to ensure our culture sector has a successful and
resilient future.
“It is critically important we offer a suitable strategic
framework for our sector going forward and we are committed to
keeping the priorities under regular review. The consultation
period offers a key opportunity for everyone with an interest to
provide their opinions and we will consider every response. I
encourage everyone to get involved.”
The Priorities for Culture: 2024-2030 consultation is now open
and will close on Wednesday 4 September.
To view the consultation and provide views visit: www.gov.wales/draft-priorities-culture-wales-2024-2030
