Sources of funds of the National Arts Foundation
The national art fund adopts a public welfare fund model established by the state, led by the government, appraised by experts and oriented to the society. The main source is the central financial allocation. During the Twelfth Five-Year Plan period, the central government has planned to invest 2 billion yuan in special funds. "The National Art Fund is still mainly funded by the central government, which is in addition to the original artistic production and creation funds of the Ministry of Culture and is an increase." Zhao Wen, director of the Finance Department of the Ministry of Culture, said, "In terms of funding sources, the National Arts Fund not only played a leading role in the national financial funds, but also fully mobilized the enthusiasm of social forces, and also accepted social donations, providing a new open platform for social funds to fund cultural development."