Culture body U-turn will finally put artists first

A DRAMATIC policy U-turn has been announced by Scotland's embattled arts body after a turbulent year which culminated in the resignation of its under-fire chief executive this week.

A DRAMATIC policy U-turn has been announced by Scotland's embattled arts body after a turbulent year which culminated in the resignation of its under-fire chief executive this week.

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REFORM: Sir Sandy Crombie will lead the changes at Scotland's main arts funding body. happy LANDINGS: Switch in priorities for funding should benefit organisations such as Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

 

In a contrite statement, the board of Creative Scotland has set out major reforms, including the reversal of funding cuts, abandonment of controversial projects, and a promise to end "promoting itself ahead of artists".

At the end of a watershed week, the arts quango apologetically acknowledged the need for substantial change.