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Id		152
Author		Jancovich, L.,
Title		Great art for everyone? Engagement and participation policy in the arts
Reference		Jancovich, L. (2011). Great art for everyone? Engagement and participation policy in the arts. Cultural Trends, 20:3-4, 271-279, DOI: 10.1080/09548963.2011.589708
Link to article		https://doi.org/10.1080/09548963.2011.589708
Abstract		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.

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Engagement in art of any kind may therefore lead to more willingness to engage with other arts in future. .
Rather, the current director described their role as a bridge to the arts, providing pathways for young people wanting to work in or access a range of art forms. .
This process involves not only opportunities to develop the young peoples creativity and see professional work at Contact, as is common in many arts organisations, but in addition there are opportunities to join a number of decision-making panels to influence the content of the work presented and the direction of the organisations development. .
His belief that it isnt just about audience development, its about the range of work you are putting out there has, according to the Arts Council officer, transformed the venue from a mediocre provincial rep into an internationally recognised venue, supporting new work, from established and emerging artists. .
New artists and new art forms have been brought into the fold, some of which are bringing new audiences with them. .
But across the public sector the shift in thinking and in recognising the need to engage with a wider range of voices has had an impact within cultural policy. .
The young people at Contact were aware that as a young peoples venue it was easier to engage their users. .