Campaign for the Arts

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@bardofely @exitthelemming Living proof!

@exitthelemming @_CFTA I am 73 and people tell me I look young for my #age. I am a #singer and songwriter, a poet and author and I am taking part in creative activity daily. So this report doesn't surprise me I am happy to say.

“In the latest study, the middle-aged and older adults aged 40 or above received the biggest boost to the pace at which they aged as a result of taking part in the arts.” Follow @_CFTA, support better arts funding and soon we’ll all be toddlers again theguardian.com/science/2026/m…

@exitthelemming ...and soon we’ll all be toddlers again 🤞

@seutendeern Well said 💜

Can confirm. Singing regularly (choir), going to the theatre regularly, visiting museums, reading (!!) - it's fresh input, it's interaction, it gives you something to think about, it connects you with other people, gets you out of the house.

The arts are demonstrably, measurably, biologically good for us. A necessity, not a luxury. theguardian.com/science/2026/m…

@suecramptonhill Welcome Sue 💜

We're joining together to support the arts in our lives, our communities and across the UK. Will you join @_CFTA? campaignforthearts.org

🎨 What's next for arts in schools? 🎵 In November, the government pledged to "revitalise arts education". Now we must keep up the pressure. Join us at this event with @ArtsMindsCmpgn to figure out how to make this happen practically for schools ⬇️ 🎟️ tinyurl.com/ArtsMindsEvent

Business rates are complex, but highly consequential for arts venues, and changes at the Autumn Budget could prove catastrophic 💣 What they are, what's changing, how this will impact arts and cultural organisations, and what we should do about it ⬇️ campaignforthearts.org/news/business-…

Business rates for arts venues: a hellishly tangled and easy-to-avoid subject, but so important for the survival of live entertainment. This is a masterclass from @_CFTA in how to make a complex subject simpler campaignforthearts.org/news/business-…

This is just the beginning. We'll keep using our new report, A STAGE FOR THE NATION, to make the case all year for a BBC that puts arts and culture at its heart. campaignforthearts.org/reports/a-stag…

Our BBC consultation tool was used 8,478 times ⚙️ Every one of those responses will now be read and analysed by the government as it shapes the BBC's future funding and public purposes. Thank you for showing up for the BBC's unique role in UK arts and culture 💜

🌙 The BBC consultation closes at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. Every response counts. Use our new report and consultation tool to have your say ⬇️ campaignforthearts.org/reports/a-stag…

Ambition for the UK's largest cultural organisation shouldn't mean reshaping what it makes and who for. It should mean something bolder: universal access, creative independence, and cultural riches for all. ⌛️ Have your say before TOMORROW NIGHT campaignforthearts.org/reports/a-stag…

⏳ The consultation closes on Tuesday. 🔧 We’ve built a tool to help you respond quickly and effectively. 🗣️ Make your voice heard: campaignforthearts.org/reports/a-stag…

Our report argues that the BBC... 🎸 Nurtures creativity and launches new talent 🌱 Bolsters the UK's creative ecosystem 🎬 Creates and invests in new and distinctive work 🌈 Reflects and represents the UK's cultural diversity 💜 Fosters a shared culture and sense of belonging

🚀 NEW REPORT 🚀 🔮 Decisions the Government is about to take will define the next decade of the UK's largest cultural organisation. If the arts are to remain central to the BBC’s future, we need to make the case – together, and now. campaignforthearts.org/reports/a-stag…

⏰ TONIGHT 🕖 Scotland's Culture Hustings, live at 7PM 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Your chance to hear all the main parties' cultural visions & values ahead of May's elections 🔓 BSL / captions available 📻 Tune in / register here: campaignforthearts.org/events/scottis… 💜 You are more than welcome

🗣️ When you register, you can submit questions for the panel and tell us which issues matter most to you, helping shape the debate around your priorities. 🔗 Register here: campaignforthearts.org/events/scottis…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland’s Cultural Future is up for debate, and we think the public should be part of it. Register now for a cross-party hustings: 🗓️ Thursday 26 February 🕖 7:00 PM–8:30 PM 🖥️ Livestreamed 💜 Free and open to all campaignforthearts.org/events/scottis…

🚨 ONE WEEK TO GO: Your chance to hear all Scotland's main parties' visions and values for culture ahead of May's elections. Register free ⬇️ 🔗 campaignforthearts.org/events/scottis… 🗓️ Thursday 26 Feb, 7pm, livestream 🔓 BSL & live captions