OPINION - Imelda Staunton: Jobs in the arts are now just for the privileged and I've had enough of it
Cultural experiences — acting in a school play, learning a musical instrument, reading or writing a story — can be transformational in the lives of young people. Making sure art and creativity are integrated into the lives of young people should be a priority, not a luxury. But all too often, we find creative subjects being treated as secondary to traditional academia.