Decision - Re:Frame Visual Arts Analysis 2026

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism Decided 14 May 2026 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism

Report author

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Published

14 May 2026

Reference

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As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report seeks approval to publish the Re:Frame Visual Arts Analysis for publication. This was co-commissioned with Arts Council England and developed in partnership with the visual arts sector in the city and includes recommendations for sector-led solutions to the challenges it faces.

That the Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism: Agrees to the reports publication and general release through both council and stakeholder channels, following approval from the project advisory board and Arts Council England. Agrees that the Council is supportive of the sector and working collaboratively to advocate for partnerships, investment and growth. Agrees to support communications on this report through key events and media communications.

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The report analyses Brighton & Hove’s visual arts sector and identifies its strengths, challenges and opportunities. It recommends stronger leadership, investment in affordable creative spaces, talent development, cross-sector partnerships, coordinated arts programming and more ambitious public art commissioning.

Recommendation

Implement the report’s seven strategic outcomes through phased short-, medium- and long-term actions, including integrated visual arts programming, a multi-platform art marketplace, stronger cross-sector collaboration, affordable workspace provision, a Visual Arts Incubator, collaborative public art commissioning and coordinated visual arts leadership for Brighton & Hove and Sussex.

Financial impact

No specific funding request or approved budget is stated. The report cites £1.55 billion creative-industry turnover, more than 16,000 jobs, £619,071 economic contribution from Phoenix Art Space in 2023, and £25 million economic impact from major arts festivals and events in 2023.

Ward affected

city-wide

Date in document

1 Nov 2025

Stakeholders named

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Visual artists and makersArtist-led spaces and collectivesGalleries, museums and cultural venuesCreative and cultural organisationsLocal residents and communitiesYoung, emerging and under-represented artistsUniversities, colleges and schoolsHealthcare and social care providersProperty developers and landlordsLocal businesses and tourism partnersBrighton & Hove City CouncilArts Council England

Next steps

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Use the phased implementation plan to progress short-term, medium-term and long-term actions.
Establish coordinated visual arts leadership and cross-sector partnership arrangements.
Develop integrated programming between Brighton Dome and Brighton & Hove Museums.
Explore affordable workspace through meanwhile use, planning policy, s106/CIL and partnership brokerage.
Develop a Visual Arts Incubator and career-development pathways.
Create coordinated exhibition, sales and digital marketplace opportunities.
Deliver more ambitious, collaborative public art commissioning across the city.

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