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Creative Scotland Bill
A Bill to establish a new body to support Scottish arts and culture has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
Culture Minister Linda Fabiani said that the Creative Scotland Bill is a significant step towards the amalgamation of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen to form the cultural development body, Creative Scotland.
Ms Fabiani said:
"Scotland's diverse and vibrant cultural life is a defining feature of our successful and confident nation. We are currently experiencing a cultural renaissance and this Government is committed to putting culture at the heart of our plans to develop Scotland's overall prosperity.
"The establishment of Creative Scotland will cultivate and support the best of Scottish arts and culture and maximise the potential of Scotland's creative sector. The Bill outlines that Creative Scotland and artists themselves will have the freedom and power to determine their own creative direction - a firm sign from this Government that we will not interfere in artistic decisions.
"Creative Scotland will have a vital role in promoting artistic excellence. It will help our artists, practitioners and creative businesses to rise to new levels of aspiration, ambition and achievement and it will be a ready source of advice and advocacy and a partner to support that aim.
"Scotland's national identity is rooted in passion for innovation and new ideas. I look forward to Creative Scotland giving fresh impetus to this national flair for originality, and the future cultural life of our country. I am confident it will encourage new ways of thinking and new ways of working and will support the talent that is so prevalent here in Scotland.
"Scotland's culture also plays its part in developing international relationships - I believe there is a role for cultural diplomacy in persuading people to live, learn, visit, work, do business and invest in Scotland. Creative Scotland will take this forward, working with our world-class artists and creative leaders, and those responsible for promoting Scotland abroad.
Richard Holloway, Chairman, Joint Board Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen said:
"The publishing of the Creative Scotland Bill is an exciting moment in the life of Scotland. The institutions and organisations responsible for furthering the creative life of Scotland have been under almost constant review for five years. Now we have a positive new direction to follow. I believe that Creative Scotland will help our nation release the huge power of its already famous creativity, so that the spiritual and economic life of our people will flourish with renewed vigour."
Chris Young, producer of Seachd - the Inaccessible Pinnacle and Festival, commented:
"I am hugely enthusiastic about what Creative Scotland can do for film in Scotland and for Scottish films internationally. As a recipient of investment from Scottish Screen, both for Seachd as well as other projects in development, I recognise the importance of such support to the screen industry in Scotland and our wider culture. I hope that Creative Scotland will build on the good work by both Scottish Screen and the Scottish Arts Council."
Kenneth Murray, Chief Executive, Bòrd na Gàidhlig said:
"Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcomes the publication of the Creative Scotland Bill and recognises the important role Creative Scotland will have in supporting all aspects of Scotland's creative talent, including the Gaelic arts and culture. We look forward to involving Creative Scotland in our work to deliver the National Plan for Gaelic."
The Creative Scotland Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on March 12, 2008.
The Creative Scotland Bill will give the new Creative Scotland body functions to:
* Promote understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture
* Identify, support and develop talent and excellence in the arts and culture
* Realise the value and benefits of arts and culture
* Support activities which involve the application of creative skills to the development of products and processes
The Bill will also abolish the Scottish Arts Council established by Royal Charter, and Scottish Screen will be dissolved at the same time.
Related Information
Culture Minister Linda Fabiani said that the Creative Scotland Bill is a significant step towards the amalgamation of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen to form the cultural development body, Creative Scotland.
Ms Fabiani said:
"Scotland's diverse and vibrant cultural life is a defining feature of our successful and confident nation. We are currently experiencing a cultural renaissance and this Government is committed to putting culture at the heart of our plans to develop Scotland's overall prosperity.
"The establishment of Creative Scotland will cultivate and support the best of Scottish arts and culture and maximise the potential of Scotland's creative sector. The Bill outlines that Creative Scotland and artists themselves will have the freedom and power to determine their own creative direction - a firm sign from this Government that we will not interfere in artistic decisions.
"Creative Scotland will have a vital role in promoting artistic excellence. It will help our artists, practitioners and creative businesses to rise to new levels of aspiration, ambition and achievement and it will be a ready source of advice and advocacy and a partner to support that aim.
"Scotland's national identity is rooted in passion for innovation and new ideas. I look forward to Creative Scotland giving fresh impetus to this national flair for originality, and the future cultural life of our country. I am confident it will encourage new ways of thinking and new ways of working and will support the talent that is so prevalent here in Scotland.
"Scotland's culture also plays its part in developing international relationships - I believe there is a role for cultural diplomacy in persuading people to live, learn, visit, work, do business and invest in Scotland. Creative Scotland will take this forward, working with our world-class artists and creative leaders, and those responsible for promoting Scotland abroad.
Richard Holloway, Chairman, Joint Board Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen said:
"The publishing of the Creative Scotland Bill is an exciting moment in the life of Scotland. The institutions and organisations responsible for furthering the creative life of Scotland have been under almost constant review for five years. Now we have a positive new direction to follow. I believe that Creative Scotland will help our nation release the huge power of its already famous creativity, so that the spiritual and economic life of our people will flourish with renewed vigour."
Chris Young, producer of Seachd - the Inaccessible Pinnacle and Festival, commented:
"I am hugely enthusiastic about what Creative Scotland can do for film in Scotland and for Scottish films internationally. As a recipient of investment from Scottish Screen, both for Seachd as well as other projects in development, I recognise the importance of such support to the screen industry in Scotland and our wider culture. I hope that Creative Scotland will build on the good work by both Scottish Screen and the Scottish Arts Council."
Kenneth Murray, Chief Executive, Bòrd na Gàidhlig said:
"Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcomes the publication of the Creative Scotland Bill and recognises the important role Creative Scotland will have in supporting all aspects of Scotland's creative talent, including the Gaelic arts and culture. We look forward to involving Creative Scotland in our work to deliver the National Plan for Gaelic."
The Creative Scotland Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on March 12, 2008.
The Creative Scotland Bill will give the new Creative Scotland body functions to:
* Promote understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture
* Identify, support and develop talent and excellence in the arts and culture
* Realise the value and benefits of arts and culture
* Support activities which involve the application of creative skills to the development of products and processes
The Bill will also abolish the Scottish Arts Council established by Royal Charter, and Scottish Screen will be dissolved at the same time.
Related Information
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/bills/07-CreativeScotland/index.htm
