33rd Arts & Business Awards - Shortlist Announced

The 33rd Arts & Business Awards shortlist demonstrates, according to A&B, that despite tricky times businesses are still investing in culture to boost their brand and contribute to the community. These awards celebrate the most inspiring partnerships between culture and commerce that bring brand benefit, support for the arts and more diverse culture to the public.  Director of Arts & Business, Philip Spedding said: "We are very encouraged that, despite the economic difficulties, the variety and ingenuity of this year’s shortlist is as dynamic as ever. It underlines the valuable role that business can play in making the arts sustainable and the very practical role that culture can play in helping businesses to achieve their objectives.”  To view the shortlist, click on the following link  http://www.artsandbusiness.org.uk/News/2012/May/33rd-artsandbusiness-awards-shortlist.aspx