Philip Schlesinger Presentation at AHM State of Play Symposium

The presentation made by Philip Schlesinger at the AHM State of Play: Art and Culture in Scotland Today symposium at Gilmorehill, Glasgow in October 2010.
Philip discusses the broad context of policy-making – the role of the state and agencies.
His presentation covers topics such as lobbying, the new coalition government, cuts to funding, Scotland's independence and philanthropy.  Philip provides an introduction to, and brief history of the launch of Creative Scotland and some of the problems with, and issues facing  the organisation.