Culture and cultural organisations – as well as artists, writers and poets – have all faced huge difficulties over the past 18 months. At the same time, culture remains essential to cities. Who is leading the way out of the pandemic? Which cities can offer guidance? What are the views and ideas of artists and writers? Should the funding system change and – if so – how can it be made more democratic?

Emma Harvey (Trinity Community Arts), Euella Jackson (Rising Arts Agency) and LaToyah McAllister-Jones (St Pauls Carnival) discuss the issues. Anna Farthing chairs.

Chenine Bhathena (Creative Director Coventry 2021) is no longer able to attend due to illness.

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