NEW YORK, NY.- onedotzero and Wieden + Kennedy announce today a new partnership for 2011. The two companies will work together, focusing on a shared passion for, and commitment to, the interactive arts – and an intent to seek out and champion innovation and excellence for interactive and digital artwork created by artists from around the world. Following the recent cuts imposed by the coalition government on the Arts Council of almost 30% (£19 million) both companies believe there is a need to protect the art, and in particular, the interactive art world where possible. Shane Walter, Creative Director, onedotzero said, ‘At a time when funding for the arts is being cut it is more important than ever to broker new and innovative forms of partnership between the business and arts sectors and to find ways to keep art popular, healthy and relevant. We believe that the interactive arts are an incredibly relevant way to engage people in broader discussions about art, cultur