Arts Council England (ACE) issued a warning that “political statements” could break funding agreements after discussions with the government about artists speaking out over the Israel-Gaza war.
A Freedom of Information request revealed the issue was discussed in a meeting between ACE and DCMS on 12 December 2023. The meeting, titled “ACE/DCMS Liaison Meeting” included the agenda item “Reputational risk relating to Israel/Gaza conflict”.
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