The Heritage Alliance have launched a new Heritage Creates report, updating work they did in the 2019 report Inspiring Creativity, exploring the relationship between the heritage sector and the creative industries in England.
Since the publication of Inspiring Creativity, the creative industries have continued to flourish, capturing the attention of the public and policymakers alike. Furthermore, the evidence base for heritage’s integral contribution to these industries has grown. The Heritage Alliance arges that the continued political and economic relevance of the creative industries under a new government, alongside the emergence of new technologies and bolder commitments to inclusion, makes 2025 a timely opportunity to update the 2019 report.
The 2025 Heritage Creates report is organised into five thematic chapters, each of which focuses on a particular dimension of the relationship between the heritage sector and the creative industries. The themes are accompanied by case studies demonstrating how heritage delivers on each of these themes:
- Heritage as a Host
- Heritage as a Muse
- Heritage as a Creative Practice
- Innovative Partnerships
- Inclusive Partnerships
Download the Heritage Creates report here: https://www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/THA_Heritage-Creates_2025.pdf
The 2019 Inspiring Creativity, Heritage and the Creative Industries report summarised available evidence and featured case studies showcasing partnerships from the breadth of the heritage sector and creative industries to highlight the mutual benefits of cross-sector working.
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