WAPA has submitted a collective response to the timetable suggested by ACW for their Investment Review. WAPA members are concerned that there will be a very small window between the announcement of the details of what is needed and the proposed deadline of November 2nd, so we have asked for two clear months to prepare submissions. We are also concerned about the subsequent evaluation process in the light of what happened in England and we want transparent criteria in place. This also applies to any appeals process which may follow.
Special One Day Conference
WAPA is hosting a special One Day Conference on Februray 25th at the Elan Valley Lodge. The two guest speakers will be John McGrath, the new AD of the National Theatre of Wales, and Nick Capaldi, the Chief Executive of the Arts Council. Neither speaker has had the opportunity of meeting the WAPA membership since they took up office and therefore it will give all parties the opportunity to meet and discuss important policy matters in an informal atmosphere.