Author: Redcliffe-Maud, Lord
Publication Year: 1975
Media Type: Book
Summary:
The author, on behalf of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, examines the status of the arts and arts patronage in Great Britain.
Abstract:
The author, on behalf of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, examines the status of the arts and arts patronage in Great Britain.
CONTENTS
I. Introduction.
Why an enquiry now?
Procedure.
Some Definitions.
Why patronise [patronize] the arts?
Arrangement of report.
II. Conclusions and Recommendations.
A. General.
Post-war progress.
No ground for complacency.
More money is needed.
Planning must not wait.
Local democracy the clue to progress.
National leadership needed.
Regional arts associations.
Public opinion.
Business opinion.
Purpose of arts support.
Methods of arts support (including education and training,
broadcasting, arm's length principle, devolution, local
government, and private patronage).
B. Particular.
Ministers and Departments.
Arts Councils for Scotland and Wales.
Arts Council of Great Britain.
Museums and galleries.
British Film Institute.
Crafts and design.
Regional Arts Associations.
Local authorities.
Wales.
Support for artists.
Support for various forms of art.
Provision for the handicapped.
Other recommendations.
C. Summary of Main conclusions.
III. Present Framework of Arts Support.
Box Office.
The Government.
The Arts Council of Great Britain.
The British Council.
The British Film Institute.
The Standing Commission on Museums and Galleries.
The Crafts Advisory Committee.
The Welsh Arts Council.
Regional Arts Associations and Area Arts Associations.
Local Education Authorities.
Local Authorities.
Broadcasting.
Grant-giving trust, charities, and foundations.
Commercial sponsorship and partronage.
IV. Results for the Various Arts.
Drama.
Music.
Opera.
Dance.
Fine art.
Museums and galleries.
Literature.
Community arts.
Film and video.
Crafts.
Local arts councils and associations.
Housing the arts.
Training arts administrators.
Research.
Appendices.
1. Arts Council of Great Britain.
Grants-in-aid.
2. Regional Arts Associations.
3. Notes on a visit to Sweden.
4. Those consulted in course of Enquiry.
Map.
Arts & Intersections:
Categories: International
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SBN/ISSN: 0-903319-06-3
Pages: 201
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PUBLISHER INFORMATION
Name: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Website URL: http://www.gulbenkian.org.uk