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Britain's upcoming election could have a big impact on the country's cultural scene, the New York Times reports.
According to a YouGov poll cited by the Art Fund, nearly 90% of UK adults believe museums are vital to the country's culture, and schools are a big part of that education.
But as the Art Fund's director tells the Times, "Barriers include lack of planning time, travel costs, and inability to cover classes."
That's why the Art Fund is calling on the next government to improve access to culture, especially for disadvantaged children.
The Labour Party promises to recruit 6,500 new teachers and to support children in creative or vocational subjects until they turn 16.
The party also promises to "improve access to cultural assets" by requiring national museums and galleries to increase digital access and loans.
But the Conservative Party doesn't appear to be interested in supporting cultural education.
Instead, it promises an "Advanced British Standard" for 16-19-year-olds that mostly focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects.
"While a baccalaureate-style system might support students to study more broadly, their focus on STEM and technical subjects misses a big opportunity to develop skills through cultural education," the Art Fund says. Read the Entire Article
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