Hearts for the Arts Awards reward local authority leaders who champion culture 10 Feb 2017

The What Next? campaign has created new awards for local authorities and individual workers who understand the importance of arts to the wellbeing of local communities, and overcome financial challenges to continue to provide support. Categories include:

  • Best local authority arts initiative
  • Best local authority arts champion (councillor and officer)
  • Best local authority arts project encouraging community cohesion

A shortlist has been published and the winners will be announced just before Valentine’s Day. Hearts for the Arts