Rob Anderson, from the Centre for London, said art and culture was “at the heart of what it means” to be a Londoner.
He said reductions in funding had made it harder for the capital’s arts sector to provide “affordable, local and convenient offerings” and widen participation.
He added: “We need to re-invest in our arts, to safeguard London’s continued cultural success and ensure that more Londoners can benefit from the city’s world-class offerings.”
A government spokesperson said: “We’re under no illusions about the financial issues facing councils and we’re working with local authorities to fix the foundations to deliver improved public services across the country.
“At the same time, we are ensuring arts and culture are able to thrive across the country, through our recently announced £270m Arts Everywhere Fund, and through Arts Council England, which provides almost £150m to the London arts scene every year.”
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