Media controversy about elite arts institutions around the world has done significant damage to the standing of arts philanthropy and philanthropy in general. Yet artistic endeavour depends on philanthropic support to sustain not just itself but a vibrant civil society.

This panel will explore the value of philanthropic support of the arts, and how a new generation of philanthropists can support arts in all their forms to enhance democracy and ensure that creative expression is possible for all parts of society.

Featuring:

Sir Simon Robey
Honorary Vice President, Royal Opera House
Chair Designate, Royal Academy of Music

Jenny Waldman
Director
Art Fund

Shoubhik Bandopadhyay
Head of Programme Arts
Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Rachel Stephenson Sheff
Managing Director
I.G. Advisors