Arts and culture should continue to be seen as “key components” in the Liverpool City Region’s growth despite Brexit, according to a leading attraction.
Media arts centre FACT has pledged its commitment to keep working with European partners following the recent result of the EU referendum as it looks to “support the best possible outcomes” for the arts and the area.
As Britain continues to respond to last month’s vote to leave the European Union, a spokesperson for FACT says: “FACT has a strong record of working with European partners to build intercultural dialogue, through projects such as EMARE, Connecting Cities and Media Facades Festival.
“We have benefited considerably from EU funding over the years, both in our partnership projects and the creation of the FACT building itself.
“As an organisation, FACT will continue to maintain and build strong relationships with our European partners – regardless of whether we do so from within or outside of the EU. We will work closely with our partners to support the best possible outcomes for the arts and cultural sector and for the Liverpool city region.
“We hope that arts and cultural activities and organisations will continue to be recognised as key components in the growth, development and vitality of the region.”
The attraction’s comments come as Liverpool prepares to hold a vigil at St George’s Plateau this evening in light of the referendum outcome.
The #cometogther event, which will get underway at 5.30pm, aims to unite the city to reflect on the recent events and make it clear that Liverpool remains a place where all faiths and ethnicities are welcome.
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