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We need arts education – not just creative industries

As an industrial economic model of creativity is embraced, policy changes now conflate creativity and the arts which has led to a devaluation of the intrinsic benefits of the arts in education.

Reference: Selkrig, M. We need arts education – not just creative industries. (2026, April 16) Edu Research Matters.

We need arts education – not just creative industries

Keywords: Arts | Arts Education | Policy

Resource Added: 16 April, 2026

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