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£5.8m for arts in Scotland
The Scottish Executive has announced a £5.8m boost to encourage more young people to engage in the arts.
The extra funding will support the forthcoming Cultural Co-ordinators in Schools programme over the next two years.
Culture minister Patricia Ferguson said: “This increased level of funding is in recognition of the positive role culture and the arts can make in the education and development of school children.
“Early exposure to arts and culture can have a hugely inspirational effect on young people. It’s crucial that school children are introduced to a wide range of cultural experiences from an early age, to help fire their imaginations and instil them with a love for the arts which will stay with them for the rest of their lives.”
The Scottish Arts Council (SAC) managed scheme aims to give children the chance to take part in a range of cultural activities, including the performing and creative arts, literature, heritage, film and architecture.
Dedicated teams will attend performances and exhibitions at schools to stimulate interest and encourage pupils to create their own work.
Joan Parr, head of education at the SAC, added: “For many of us the most memorable times from our school years are those where we engaged in cultural events - the visit to the museum, the time that a theatre company came to the school hall, performing in a school show, playing in the school orchestra or the trip to discover local history.
“Cultural coordinators provide the crucial links between the schools and quality professional arts and cultural experiences.”
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