The aim of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is to maximise the contribution of the arts sector, and through this to improve the quality of life of all. It also works with the creative industries, which are those industries with their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual property.
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Arts Council
England
Arts Council North West is
the lead arts development agency in the region. It is the regional
office of Arts Council England, the national body with
responsibility for performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and
literature.
Arts Council North West provides advice, guidance and development
opportunities and distributes funding from the Government and
National Lottery. The organisation has strong links with local
authorities, the Northwest Development Agency, the 4NW.
The Creative
Industries
The creative industries are growing regionally and
nationally. A recent national study showed that 7% of
employment was in the creative industries. The Northwest
Development Agency is the lead body for creative industries
development in the North West. We work with the NWDA, Culture
Northwest and other agencies to encourage this growth and to ensure
that we are maximising the benefits for north west communities from
major developments including the Media city in Salford.
Media City is a major creative industries and media hub which is
being developed in Salford Quays. The BBC are moving 5
departments and significant production to Media City. This
will make Greater Manchester the largest broadcast centre outside
London.
North West Vision and Media is the regional screen agency and
sector lead for creative and digital industries
