Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England, argues that public policy's primary objective should be increasing happiness through the arts. Despite positive investments in creativity and cultural education, the arts in England face significant struggles, largely attributed to austerity measures post-2010. Henley, who has been at the helm for a decade, draws parallels with J.B. Priestley's reflections from 1934, emphasizing the need for diversity and innovation within the arts sector while examining the impact on public well-being across the UK.
"The overarching goal of public policy should be to increase happiness... why, then, are the arts in England so miserable..."
"He claims to have seen more art than anyone else in England... during this time of real crisis in the publicly funded arts..."
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