Ghanaian fashion designer and Artivist Beatrice Bee Arthur has laid out a comprehensive vision to advance the country’s creative arts sector in 2025. Her recommendations focus on unlocking the economic and cultural potential of industries such as film, fashion, literary arts, music performance arts, visual arts, and digital media through targeted government support and strategic investments.
Bee Arthur emphasized the urgent need for a robust creative arts policy to guide the growth of the industry. This policy, according to her, should define clear pathways for development while empowering bodies like the Creative Arts Council and the Ghana Culture Forum to coordinate activities, advocate for practitioners, and serve as intermediaries between the government and stakeholders. Additionally, she called for tax incentives, such as holidays and reductions, for startups and small businesses to encourage investment and drive innovation.
Bee Arthur stressed the importance of integrating Arts education into Ghana’s curriculum at the early stages while also strengthening institutions like the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) Ghana Culture Forum, GAVA, Ghana Fashion Designers Association, etc.. To further nurture talent, she advocated for scholarships and grants to support creatives in honing their skills locally and internationally.
On infrastructure, she proposed the establishment of creative hubs in key cities such as Tamale, Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi. These hubs would serve as spaces for collaboration, mentorship, and networking. She also underscored the need for performance and exhibition spaces, including theatres and galleries, to showcase local talent and host international festivals.
