Arts and culture is central to all aspects of our lives. The Government's aim is to encourage participation in a diverse cultural life to bring real benefits for communities and individuals.
Creative Scotland
The third in a series of quarterly events to provide an update on progress to establish Creative Scotland was held in Dumfries on January 15, 2010.
Speakers included Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop, Ewan Brown, Chair of Creative Scotland and Richard Holloway, Chair of the Joint Board of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen. The event was chaired by Ruth Wishart, with a short introduction by Pat Smith Chair of Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association.