The UK should take a leaf from France’s book to boost arts funding

The UK should take a leaf from France’s book to boost arts funding

Tax breaks for corporate sponsors can benefit the creative sector at a time of dwindling public funds

Christos Tsiolkas supports campaign for arts funding

Author Christos Tsiolkas, best known for his novel The Slap, has lent his support to the Save Our Arts campaign, highlighting the financial challenges faced by Australian artists. Reflecting on his own journey, Tsiolkas recalled working as a veterinary nurse while writing The Slap, noting, “It gave me the space to write.” Despite years of struggling to make a living, the success of The Slap allowed Tsiolkas, in his late 40s, to finally secure fi…

Government ‘should consider French philanthropy model’ to boost arts funding - Arts Professional

Adopting French-style tax incentives to encourage corporate philanthropy should be considered as part of efforts to secure the future of the arts, a senior figure in the sector has said. Writing in the Financial Times, arts consultant Martin Prendergast said that, while welcoming last week's announcement by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport of