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Visual Arts Baseline Analysis for Bolton

Central to any attempt to collect data, it is essential to define the sub-sector and produce an accurate descriptor of the activities which are evident within. This is where judgements are needed to reflect the extent of a sub-sector and its
activities within the accepted national classification codes such as SIC and SOC, to address the problems of overlap and double counting. Prior to undertaking subsectoral data collection at a micro level, it is essential to question who is being counted to gain accurate coverage for a baseline analysis. Previous literature which defines the visual arts industry, produced by The DCMS, ACLC and Eurostat, have been used to inform this research. In addition, definitions
have been sourced from The Arts Council England, the Visual Arts Association and A-N Artist Information Company. A comparative analysis of these definitions has informed the definition used by Professor Simon Roodhouse and Isla Johnstone, University of Bolton, for the purposes of this study. The research is based on primary data collection within the geographical location of Bolton and surrounding wards, and the results provide a contemporary snapshot of the industry within the year ending April 30th 2005. The research provides baseline data for those with a direct interest in visual arts, and is informant to the implementation of economic and social policy, with particular reference to the development of the creative industries sector.

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