Dear Mr Braithwaite,
 
Thank you for your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act, asking for "documents which confirm how KCC's Kent on Canvas is assisting local businesses".
 
Kent Libraries & Archives have stated that it is intended that Kent on Canvas will showcase the work of local artists and photographers, many of whom have already expressed an interest in having their work put on the website in return for a percentage of any sales. They include commercial artists and photographers.
 
Kent on Canvas went live to the general public on 14th October 2008, having been trialled for the previous month for KCC staff only so that the systems could be tested. In the circumstances it is too early to assess it's impact, and so there is currently no information held that addresses your request.
 
If you are unhappy with this response, please follow our complaints process; details can be found at this link http://www.kent.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/about-the-council/contact-us/complaints-procedure.htm#foi on our website. Please quote reference FOI/09/046.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Andrew Swan
Information Governance Officer (Communities)
3rd Floor, Invicta House, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 1XX
01622-221621 (internal: 7000 1621)
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