Scottish Culture Secretary, Angus Robertson, has announced that he’s to launch a review into Creative Scotland.
He said it would be to “ensure its operations and structure are optimal to the needs of the culture sector.”
It will be the first review into the public body, since it was established in 2010 and will examine its remit and functions as a cultural funding body.
“Scotland’s culture is world-renowned and it remains integral to our nation and our economy. Over the past 14 years, Creative Scotland has had a significant role in supporting that role, distributing £65 million of public funding in the last year alone,” stated Robertson.
“With the sector having faced a number of new and enduring challenges since then, the time is now right for us to ensure Creative Scotland’s remit and functions remain relevant, in line with our commitments to invest at least £100 million more annually in the arts and culture by 2028-29, and to continuous improvement across all our public bodies.
“It is routine for public bodies to undergo reviews throughout their lifetime, and while that process is ongoing we are clear that we expect the organisations involved to take forward their business as usual. Creative Scotland is no different and they will be carrying on with their important work throughout.”
At the same time he confirmed that £1.8m would go to Creative Scotland for youth music, £6.6m – including £3m towards its Open Fund; and £1 million for Screen Scotland.
Full details of the review will be revealed later this year.
