Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds

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. Continue reading...

Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds

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. Continue reading...