Arts strategy back in hands of the experts
A PLAN for the arts is being worked on by the Guernsey Arts Commission, which has been boosted by new funding.
The commission is setting about implementing the plan from a group formed under the Guernsey Community Foundation.
The foundation created and chaired the Arts Strategy Working Group in 2018, which led to the publication of a report which set out the need for a long-term, sustainable funding plan for the arts.
The report also looked at the way in which art and culture was promoted and developed in the island.
The GCF has assisted the commission in recruiting new trustees, setting out new governance arrangements and securing new funding.
It has also given the commission £20,000 with the possibility of more being provided.
GCF chairman Wayne Bulpitt said the commission was in an exciting place and was ‘more resilient than ever’.
‘The foundation has done what it set out to do, so it is time for us to step back and let the commission, as experts in the arts, take the lead,’ said Mr Bulpitt.
Guernsey Arts Commission chairman-elect Stephen Ainsworth said its expanded board was working on its plan for the arts, and building on the work of the 2018 working group.
‘A key part of this plan is expanding our digital strategy centred on the development of a state of the art website, which will be launched very shortly.
‘We are really grateful for the ongoing support of the foundation and for its funding to enable the digital strategy to move forward apace.’
Mr Bulpitt said that he wished the commission all the best, but although its role was at a ‘natural point of closure’ it would continue to support the commission as it progresses with this important piece of work.
