In London’s newest development and regeneration scheme, The Thames Gateway, will the area’s 10,000 creative industries flourish or flounder and what of the future role for culture and the arts over the next decade? How do the creative industries truly bring wealth and social prosperity to an area?
This year’s Creative Links expo:04, (Atlantis Gallery, Brick Lane, London, Friday 16th-Saturday 17th July) was previously held in 2000 and 2002; and this year they welcomed 1000 visitors. In addition to showcasing the talent and diversity of over 40 of the region’s artistes, this year’s expo focused on the ‘Thames Gateway Region’. They did this through seminars and workshops on the regeneration plans for the area – including the Olympic bid, and providing information on investment and business opportunities available for the creative industries in the coming years.
