Wales arts funding to hold steady in 2021

A draft Welsh Government budget for 2021-22 includes standstill funding for the Arts Council of Wales (ACW).

ACW CEO Nick Capaldi has welcomed the news, describing it as an "important reaffirmation of the vital importance of the arts in supporting the well-being of the people of Wales".

He said: "Throughout the Covid pandemic artists and arts organisations have shown great imagination and resilience in providing opportunities for enjoyment, inspiration and solace during times of unprecedented crisis and difficulty.

"The Welsh Government’s support allows this to continue and will help protect jobs and livelihoods across the arts and the creative industries."