Skip to search COVID-19 UPDATE LATEST SUPPORT CLOSE Arts Council England HomeAbout usDeveloping creativity and culture Developing creativity and culture Share this page We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. We want to grow skills, knowledge and networks to help establish the conditions in which creativity and culture can flourish across the country. We conduct research, give expert advice, promote partnership and do other activities to help the creative and cultural sector develop. Find out more about our different areas of focus below. Areas of focus Children and young people Involvement with arts and culture is crucial to self-expression and creativity Diversity Diversity is crucial to the vitality of arts and culture Leadership and Governance How we support the development of good leadership and governance Resilience and sustainability Find out how we encourage organisations to be more resilient and adaptable Developing a digital culture We're developing digital skills across the cultural sector, to our help organisations become more Dynamic - one of the Investment Principles set out in Let's Create. Working with local authorities We're working with local government to ensure the future of art and culture across England Creative media We work to increase the quality, volume and reach of digital arts and culture content Image captions Connect with us: Watch, read, listen: Contact us Press Office E-newsletter sign up Access Support Accessibility statement Cookies and privacy Terms and conditions Modern Slavery Statement © Copyright Arts Council England This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Clicking accept will save your preferences for 1 year. For more detailed information, please readHow we use cookies Accept All Cookies Set cookie preferences