Great art for everyone? Engagement and participation policy in the arts
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12235437 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Leila Jancovich (0000-0003-0381-1557, Leeds Beckett University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 271-279 |
| Publication date | 2011-11-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cultural Trends (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0954-8963 • E-ISSN: 1469-3690 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09548963.2011.589708 |
| OpenAlex | W1983912572 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 1 |
New Labour began its administration with a commitment to bring democracy to culture. However, a decade later the Arts Council England (ACE)'s mission statement of “Great art for everyone” suggested a continued emphasis on access to mainstream culture rather than on cultural democracy. The argument in this paper is that Labour's vision has resulted in little change to the basis upon which arts institutions receive regular funding, or the social composition of those who participate in the arts in Britain today – who remain predominantly white and middle class. Public consultation through The arts debate provides evidence that the arts are still perceived as elitist, and policy too insular and self-reflective. The report clearly identified the public's desire for not only greater transparency in decision-making processes but also involvement in the decisions themselves, in order to democratise the arts. This paper draws on research investigating the extent to which participatory decision-making schemes affect cultural democracy and the subsequent impact on artistic policy and practice. In addition to documentary analysis, this study involved interviews with policymakers, practitioners and the public, focusing on two projects using participatory decision-making in England
Argument (complex analysis · Citizen journalism · Cultural policy · Democracy · Mainstream · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Sociology · The arts · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Law · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Public Administration · Theatre and Performance Studies
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
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| Citations per year | 0,92 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2026 (14) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |