The societal value of the arts and culture

The Arts and Culture are strong agents of change, even more when they are interconnected to the broader concepts of well-being, mental health and inclusion. This policy brief discusses the societal value of the Arts and Culture, their impact on well-being, mental health and inclusion, as well as their role in opening up new policy avenues. A selection of most recent research findings from Horizon 2020 Framework Programme's projects highlights the new opportunities and translates them into concrete policy actions that can be further transferred and up-scaled by various stakeholders.