A new report in The Times paints a stark picture: the UK’s creative sector (spanning art, music, film, architecture, gaming and more) added a staggering £124 billion to the economy in 2023. That’s 5.2% of the nation’s GDP and over 2.3 million jobs. Yet despite its importance, artists and creatives face mounting challenges: heavy bureaucracy, shrinking funding and uneven opportunities across the country.
While London remains a thriving cultural hub, many regional creative scenes are struggling. Festivals, galleries and music venues outside the capital are under pressure from redevelopment, restrictive planning laws and budget cuts. Instead of enabling creativity, policy is increasingly wrapped in red tape - slowing the momentum that drives innovation and cultural growth.
Economic Power, Creative Strain
The sector is vital to the UK economy but bogged down by processes and restrictions that don’t fit the fast, dynamic nature of creative work.
Uneven Playing Field
Artists in regional towns and cities often face fewer opportunities, limited infrastructure and reduced visibility.
Policy That Lags Behind
Industry leaders are calling for light-touch regulation, targeted incentives and policies that enable rather than restrict.
At LettsArt, we’re building tools and communities to help artists take control - bypassing many of the systemic barriers that slow creative careers.
Your Space, Your Rules
LettsArt gives you your own branded online gallery - no gatekeepers, no algorithms throttling your reach.
Regional Connection, Global Reach
Whether you’re in Manchester, Margate, or the Highlands, you can connect with collectors and collaborators directly, without needing to relocate or rely on major city networks.
No Bureaucratic Bottlenecks
You set your prices, manage your sales, and tell your story your way. LettsArt takes care of the tech so you can focus on creating.
Built-in Tools to Grow
Our Art Intelligence features, like AI-generated artwork descriptions, tags, and marketing tools, help you spend less time on admin and more time on your craft.
We believe creative freedom shouldn’t depend on your postcode or your ability to navigate red tape. Whether you’re showing work for the first time or managing a long-standing practice, LettsArt helps you work smarter, reach wider, and build the career you deserve - on your own terms.
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