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North Wales Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Welsh Government announces new culture funding package
On Tuesday, February 20, new Priorities for Culture were unveiled, with the aim of creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. To support this initiative, the funding will be divided into two major streams: £8m will be given to the Arts Council of Wales for a strategic capital investment programme, and £7m will go to capital and revenue funding for museums, archives, libraries, the arts, and the historic environment. Culture Minister Jack Sargeant said: "I am pleased to publish the Priorities for Culture today, delivering on our Programme for Government commitment. "This £15m investment provides vital funding to support our cultural ambitions and will have significant impact across Wales." The beefed-up funding is set to enhance opportunities for children and young people, address climate change, provide resources to help the sector achieve net-zero, develop skills, and improve digital access. The Minister also added: "I am immensely proud of the culture sector. "Every day, I witness the positive power of culture. "This is a vision developed with and for the sector, and I look forward to working collaboratively to deliver these Priorities." This announcement builds on past Welsh Government initiatives. Dr Ken Griffin, President of Museums Federation Cymru, added: "Imagine a Wales where every local museum is a vibrant centre for learning, volunteering, and cultural discovery. "The new Priorities for Culture document paves the way for a connected culture sector, ensuring these invaluable institutions can continue to enrich lives and build a strong sense of 'cynefin' for all."
Rhyl Journal
23-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Welsh Government announces new culture funding package
On Tuesday, February 20, new Priorities for Culture were unveiled, with the aim of creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. To support this initiative, the funding will be divided into two major streams: £8m will be given to the Arts Council of Wales for a strategic capital investment programme, and £7m will go to capital and revenue funding for museums, archives, libraries, the arts, and the historic environment. Culture Minister Jack Sargeant said: "I am pleased to publish the Priorities for Culture today, delivering on our Programme for Government commitment. "This £15m investment provides vital funding to support our cultural ambitions and will have significant impact across Wales." The beefed-up funding is set to enhance opportunities for children and young people, address climate change, provide resources to help the sector achieve net-zero, develop skills, and improve digital access. The Minister also added: "I am immensely proud of the culture sector. "Every day, I witness the positive power of culture. "This is a vision developed with and for the sector, and I look forward to working collaboratively to deliver these Priorities." This announcement builds on past Welsh Government initiatives. Dr Ken Griffin, President of Museums Federation Cymru, added: "Imagine a Wales where every local museum is a vibrant centre for learning, volunteering, and cultural discovery. "The new Priorities for Culture document paves the way for a connected culture sector, ensuring these invaluable institutions can continue to enrich lives and build a strong sense of 'cynefin' for all."
