The Cost Of Hope in the Art World

Posted by on Apr 7, 2026 in Art in Practice

In 2024, the creative industries contributed an estimated £145.8 billion to the UK’s GVA, with the arts subsector accounting for £11.4 billion. Yet much of that value doesn’t arise from straightforward art sales; it also reflects the many services artists are encouraged to purchase in pursuit of visibility, validation, and eventual sales. Artists are not usually the […]