The Cultural Review

Arts Strategy

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A theater stage with art supplies scattered, symbolizing the conflict between artistic innovation and community access in arts funding.
Culture

Arts Funding's 'Let's Create' Strategy Sacrificed Innovation for Community Access

After years of venues feeling pressured to "tick all the ACE boxes" for community engagement over artistic ambition, a major review has recommended scrapping the controversial 'Let's Create' strategy,

Eleanor Voss·September 11, 2026