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Art and creativity are vital.
They bring people together, benefit our health, create vibrant communities, generate jobs and attract investment.
Research from diverse sectors, such as health, tourism, education, social care and the economy, demonstrates the significant contribution that creativity makes to all our lives.
Our fact files tell the story of that research, exploring all the ways that art and creativity make Scotland a better place to live, work and visit.
Fact files
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Creativity builds a stronger economy
It generates jobs, increases skills, boosts trade and strengthens tourism.
Creativity improves communities
It supports regeneration, provides vital hubs and brings people together.
Creativity enhances learning
It inspires motivation, develops language, improves attention and raises confidence.
Creativity promotes diversity
It drives equality, encourages inclusion and builds communication.
Creativity improves our well-being
It makes our lives healthier, reduces anxiety, supports self-care and makes us feel better.
Creativity helps address climate change
It sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, shapes debate and changes perspectives.