Arts and culture strategies, policies and impact reports.

Arts and culture play a vital role in the vibrancy, development and growth of Bristol.

Cultural Strategy

Bristol's Cultural Strategy 2017.

The strategy aims to make Bristol a dynamic, open, distinctive and enjoyable place to be. Using culture to address the city's many social and economic challenges.

The strategy is in the process of being refreshed and revised through an engaged process with the city and region.

Public Art Strategy and Policy

Find our current Public Art Strategy, policy information and supporting toolkits on Art And The Public Realm Bristol.

The strategy and policy will guide public art and cultural projects in the city's public spaces. They will also shape urban design through planning policy.

The toolkits give extra guidance for developers to meet planning policy requirements. They also support cultural groups and organisations starting their own place-based projects.