AUE Statement on Education

Artists’ Union England believes Art Education in society should be fully funded and with free access for all.
The role of Art Education in society should be positively promoted.
Art and culture should be seen as a essential part of the core curriculum in schools.
Commitment from government to ensure access, availability and adequate funding for further and higher education art courses is critical to ensuring equal access for all.
Student fees should be abolished and free access to further and higher education courses be implemented.
AUE rejects the current corporate vision being implemented for the arts in education by government and institutions and rejects privatisation of educational services and facilities.
AUE will continue to lobby government from all parties in order to ensure fair and equal access to education for all.

June 9th 2015

Ref: Warwick Commission: February 2015 (“Enriching Britain: Culture, Creativity and Growth”).

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/commission_says_arts/ Regarding young people from disadvantaged backgrounds going into the creative industries

Ref: NESTA report on policy recommendations to government.

Artists' Union England