Communities and Culture Committee
Inquiry into the Accessibility of arts and cultural activities in Wales
Terms of Reference
To conduct an inquiry into the accessibility of arts and cultural activities in Wales, examining the geographic spread of venues, the activities that take place in those centres, and issues of access and funding. In particular, the Committee will look into the following:
the impact of the Welsh Government’s investment in museums, libraries and archives in the context of providing access to cultural activities;
the impact of the Arts Council for Wales’s Investment Review, published in June 2010, on all cultural activities and venues in Wales;
the possible impact of the Welsh Government’s budget for 2011-12 on all cultural activities and venues in Wales;
the geographic spread of venues and activities and how access is promoted across Wales;
the demographic variation in levels of attendance and participation, particularly in the context of equality, diversity and inclusion;
the key role played by local authorities in providing access to arts and cultural activities.
