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There are many reasons to continue to support the arts. Not only are the arts fundamental to humanity. Arts foster creativity, empathy, and beauty. And, The strengthen communities socially, educationally, and economically. The attached article has 10 reasons why an investment in artists, creative workers, and arts organizations is vital. Support the arts and encourage your organization to join you.

Echoing Lord Ed Vaizey's excellent speech this week One would expect the words 'Arts' and 'Culture' to be at the very heart of policy in the National Planning Policy Framework This is after all the essential text which governs spatial planning in England Yet in over 28,000 words the words 'arts' and 'culture' both appear only once Are we relegated to nipping out the back of the pub, for a sneaky cultural experience? The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities seems to think so As Arts and Culture linger shamefully in their lonely single mention, behind 'factory outlet centres' and 'indoor bowling centres and bingo halls' in a snappy section on 'town centres' in the Glossary. Lucy Frazer QC is this REALLY the best we can do as a Cultural and Arts powerhouse? Department for Culture, Media and Sport is a strong voice for our creative economy, but sometimes one has to wonder if anyone listens to anyone else in Whitehall Our culture and arts are part of the DNA our of national experience and an important way we need to think about the future of our nation. This of course must includes spaces they are to occupy HM Treasury has occasionally spotted the sector as the Chancellor said last year "Our Creative Industry isn’t just about the glitz and glam of the red carpet in Leicester Square. It brings in £108 billion a year to help fund our public services, supports over 2 million jobs, and is world renowned" but sometimes it is difficult to understand that the creative economy is actually one of our 5 key sectors identified for growth. If policy insists in being oblivious to our cultural life, Shakespeare's observation from Richard II might well be prophetic about the future of our national cultural and arts landscape: "Against the envy of less happier lands, this blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.... that was wont to conquer others, hath made a shameful conquest of itself" But then again - everyone is a critic. It takes real effort to actually achieve important things...

A force of nature indeed and also a brilliant mind, curious creator and a inspiring collaborator.

Digital art finally being recognized and in the best way possible with the best people possible. 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

A good example of how community colleges are reducing the time to complete a credential. #communitycollege #talentstrongtexas #highered #HigherEducation #retention #edu #StudentSuccess #highereducationleadership

Refik Anadol personifies the spirit of partnership with #AI that can elevate humans and society. If you haven't experienced it, put it on your list. Refik's art shows the potential of the symbiosis between #humanity and technology, which is only going to get more intertwined. His visual masterpieces brilliantly use data and AI, and are a powerful metaphor for how we have the agency to shape AI’s influence on our future! NY friends, The Museum of Modern Art just added his stunning exhibit to their permanent collection! I can't wait to check it out in a few weeks. Vegas friends, look at The Sphere. His #art is also in Sydney, Seoul, San Francisco, Istanbul, Boston, and many, many more places. I share this in the hopes that we focus as much on the potential of AI to positively reset our experiences as humans, as we do on the risks and regulations.