[1] It works to champion, defend and expand access to the arts and culture, for and with the public.

The meeting was chaired by Joan Bakewell, and speakers included Tony Banks, George Tremlett and Peter Hall.

[10] The two organisations approved a merger in November 1984 to form the National Campaign for the Arts.

[19] In May 2021, over 160,000 people supported the PCA’s national campaign against cuts to arts and creative courses at Higher education level in England.

[20] In February 2022, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead abandoned a 100% cut to arts funding and approved a 17% increase, after a PCA campaign supported by former UK Prime Minister Theresa May.

[21] Campaign for the Arts is registered in England and Wales as a charity and a company limited by guarantee.