The government has allocated GH¢20 million to the new Creative Arts Fund in the 2026 national budget.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation during his presentation of the budget statement on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
The Minister explained that the fund is intended to support a wide range of creative fields, including music, fashion, visual arts, culinary arts, and the many associated value chains.
“We will also establish the Creative Arts Fund for the arts, music, fashion, food, and other creative sectors,” Dr. Forson stated, noting that the aim is to position culture as a major source of jobs and economic activity, rather than treating it as an afterthought.
The previous Akufo-Addo administration had pledged to set up a similar fund to provide financial support for artists, alongside the construction of theatres in Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. However, after eight years in power, these promises were not fulfilled.
Ahead of the 2024 elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) announced that the creative arts fund would be instituted to provide sustainable financial support to start-ups and existing creative enterprises.
In related developments, Kafui Danku, Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), pledged the establishment of a world-class filming studio to enhance content production and meet global standards.
