Creative Economy approaches the arts as a business which can both sustain individual artists and lead to wealth creation in the economy of whole countries.

Before the mid-nineties the creative sector was considered to be of only marginal importance to countries’ economic well-being. Creativity was not seen as a driver for job creation or economic growth. Over ten years later, all this has changed. Now the impact of creativity on economic, social and cultural prosperity is widely acknowledged.

Definition of the creative industries that make up the creative economy:
‘The creative industries are those industries that are based on individual creativity, skill and talent. They are also those that have the potential to create wealth and jobs through developing intellectual property.’

The creative industries include: advertising, architecture, arts, antiques markets, computer and video games, crafts, design, designer fashion, film and video, music, performing arts, publishing, software, television and radio.

For details of our Creative Economy events, visit the links below:

Creative Industries Conference We're delighted to support the European conference Creative Industries: a driver of growth, employment and innovation organised by the non-governmental organisation Creativity for growth - C4G as part of the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009. Athens: 18 March 2009