What we mean by visual arts

Contemporary visual arts is an exciting and vibrant sector that also acts as a feeder for industries such as advertising, interactive media, the games industry and design.

Creative & Cultural Skills works across all aspects of the visual arts sector including artists, curators, commercial galleries, public galleries and collections, private galleries, public and community arts, gallery educators and artist run studios.

UK Visual Arts Blueprint

Creative & Cultural Skills has developed a workforce development plan for the visual arts in partnership with Arts Council England. Download the Visual Arts Blueprint.

Where to find visual arts research statistics

Visual arts research has taken place across the UK during the past decade including through our Creative Blueprint.

Getting into visual arts

Creative Choices° is the first online service to provide the tools, knowledge and networks to support every individual and business to get in, and get on, in the creative industries and cultural sector.

More information can be obtained from the Useful Links section on the right.