{"id":38043,"date":"2014-01-22T13:07:00","date_gmt":"2014-01-22T13:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=89a8a0bb306fe068160df639cf392ccc"},"modified":"2014-01-22T13:07:00","modified_gmt":"2014-01-22T13:07:00","slug":"news-story-culture-and-creativity-the-key-to-our-soft-power-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=38043","title":{"rendered":"News story: Culture and creativity \u2013 the key to our \u2018Soft Power\u2019 success"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The value of the arts and culture to the UK can be seen in the way it affects our international standing \u2013 the \u2018soft power\u2019 it brings \u2013 and its role as the driving force behind our booming creative industries, Culture Secretary Maria Miller said today. <\/p>\n

In a keynote speech to cultural leaders today she said:<\/p>\n

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Culture matters. That\u2019s why it holds a unique place in our hearts. It has a central place in shaping our national identity, and has an enormous impact on our global standing\u2013 our reputation as a place worth doing business with; our reputation as a place worth visiting; and our reputation as a place worth experiencing culture in its many varied forms. The reputation of UK culture equips us with a level of trust, soft power and influence to which other major countries can only aspire.<\/p>\n

It is our culture that underpins our creativity and our creativity which yields the results which might well be technological developments, but can also make our hearts sing, 1.68 million people work in the UK\u2019s creative industries. These people contribute to a sector worth more than \u00a370 billion last year and which grew faster than any other sector in the economy.<\/p>\n

I absolutely believe that our arts, culture and creative industries here in this country are not only the best in the world, but that there are vital to our future national well-being and prosperity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And she stressed the importance of the arts as a part of young people\u2019s education:<\/p>\n

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It is right that we are emphasising science, technology, engineering and maths in the school curriculum. These are subjects which have been neglected for too long. But the arts remain a core component of any child\u2019s education. They are a must-have not an add-on.<\/p>\n

So, yes, let\u2019s prioritise STEM subjects, but let\u2019s not forget the A. Let\u2019s not underestimate the importance of STEAM.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Tate Director Nicholas Serota said:<\/p>\n

\u201d Maria Miller\u2019s belief that the arts enhance our understanding of ourselves, each other and the world at large is a welcome recognition of the central role that the arts now play in contemporary British life. She also makes a powerful argument for the arts to be an important part of a child\u2019s education alongside English, maths, history and science.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sally Tallant, Director, Liverpool Biennale said<\/p>\n

\u201d It is wonderful to hear the Culture Secretary recognising the vital role that culture plays in all of our lives. Also, the important role that the arts, culture and creative industries play in terms of defining national identity and leading cultural diplomacy. Finding ways to make strong arguments for future investments in the arts, culture and education is at the heart of building a creative and productive future for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read Culture Secretary Maria Miller\u2019s Value of culture speech.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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