Cultural policy is described by Caron Atlas as “policy is connected to all major issues of our society: economic stratification, race relations, international relations, technology, education, and community development. (Atlas)
Cultural policy is the area of public policy-making that governs activities related to the arts and culture. These are
For example: Take a look at Hamilton Ontario they have art, heritage, dance and music. What makes them standout is festival and events, a thriving art scene, stories and customs, a strong sense of history. Hamilton has beautiful architectural designs, outdoor art, parks, farmer’s markets and waterfalls. All of these things create a cultural vibrancy which helps build …show more content…
These policy help identify how arts are funded what broadcast will been show to show diversity. What will be built to improve the community and what pastimes with be fortified. Cultural policy creates identity, jobs, creativity, tourism and growth. It revitalizing neighborhood, transforming cities, making communities attractive, open and welcoming.
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative industries and Innovations took a census from 1996 to 2006. The data showed growth in the workforce during the decade because of the cultural policy and production that was put in place. There was 4.5 % growth in creative services (business-to-business activities like design, architecture, digital content, software development, advertising and marketing.) http://theconversation.com/where-the-jobs-are-why-a-national-cultural-policy-matters-3430 From your point of view, what content should be covered in a cultural policy to accomplish the goal of cultural …show more content…
Tourism creates employment opportunities direct and indirectly for retail stores and transportation. “The tourism industry also provides opportunities for small-scale business enterprises, which is especially important in rural communities, and generates extra tax revenues, such as airport and hotel taxes, which can be used for schools, housing and hospitals.” (C. Simms)
Take a city like New York statistics show that in 2000 that have 36.2 million international and domestic tourisms that number almost double by 2014 they had 56.5 million visitors. People don’t just to New York for one thing them come for it all! New York have beautiful parks, restaurants, museums, hotel, nightlife, shopping and entertainment everywhere you go. Tourism has had a great impact on NYC. New York welcome people of all races, background, education and belief. There are churches for everyone on nearly every block Muslim, Jews, and Christian.
In 2014, New York City Top International Markets”
New York City’s Top International Markets (2014