2024-12-17 – News – www.theguardian.com
Exclusive: Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’
Most people are familiar with the buzz that attending a memorable play, film, concert or art exhibition can trigger.
But now it is official: consuming culture is good for your health and wellbeing – and generates £8bn a year worth of improvements in people’s quality of life and higher productivity.
