The value of public funded art

[shillelagh]

didnt know you weighed 17 stone rindy .....

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by garinda

Wanted -

Funding to secure large tank of formaldehyde, suitable for a seventeen stone work of art.

Desperatley needed by creative type, rapidly losing the will to live.

Don't give up G, just try to forget about it mate

[Less]

Originally Posted by garinda

Wanted -

Funding to secure large tank of formaldehyde, suitable for a seventeen stone work of art.

Desperatley needed by creative type, rapidly losing the will to live.

It's more a drama class you need, your amateur hysteria just doesn't cut the mustard.

Perhaps there is a good one in your area that could give you assistance?

[garinda]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Don't give up G, just try to forget about it mate

You're right.

I'll never give up, mainly because I believe what's happening is totally wrong.

Though I'd still like the tank of formaldehyde, to pickle tax payer funded 'community art'.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Less

It's more a drama class you need, your amateur hysteria just doesn't cut the mustard.

Amatuer?

People pay me to attend functions, such as funerals, gallery openings, first nights at the theatre, rock concerts, situation comedy audiences, etc.

I'm a professional hysteric, and am highly valued, by those who pay for my services.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by garinda

Amatuer?

People pay me to attend functions, such as funerals, gallery openings, first nights at the theatre, rock concerts, situation comedy audiences, etc.

I'm a professional hysteric, and am highly valued, by those who pay for my services.

Is that classed as art G

[Less]

Rindy takes his Life long Stage Partner spuggie on one last tour of the sticks.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Is that classed as art G

No.

In the real world, away from state funding, I believe it's known as commerce.

Supply, and demand.

If there isn't any demand, and no wants to part with money, in exchange for what's being offered, supply ceases.

Quaint concept for some to get their head round, I know.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by garinda

No.

In the real world, away from state funding, I believe it's known as commerce.

Supply, and demand.

If there isn't any demand, and no wants to part with money, in exchange for what's being offered, supply ceases.

Quaint concept for some to get their head round, I know.

Don't tell me tell Mancie and company

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by Less

Rindy takes his Life long Stage Partner spuggie on one last tour of the sticks.

That is very humbling Less thanks for that. Never thought as myself as artisti. It brings a tear to my eye.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Less

Rindy takes his Life long Stage Partner spuggie on one last tour of the sticks.

Think the eyes have it Less

[shillelagh]

Originally Posted by Less

Rindy takes his Life long Stage Partner spuggie on one last tour of the sticks.

which ones which less?

[Less]

Originally Posted by shillelagh

which ones which less?

I thought you took the picture of spugs that he uses as an avatar so you should be able to tell who is whom?

[garinda]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

I suspect that the cost when known will cause such outrage, that the organisers fear that the event will be sabotaged by protests.

Do you really think so?

Perhaps you're right.

It does seem a little odd that all the other costs have (sort of) been made public, to allow people to decide the value of those community art project for themselves, and yet the cost to the public purse of the final phase is cloaked in mystery, only to be revealed after the Victorian Swimming Gala has taken place.

The longer the amount of funds to put on this art event remain a secret, the more people will speculate that perhaps the cost is so shocking, it wouldn't be wise to let people know the facts.

Though even if that is the case, and uproar is feared, it doesn't excuse the fact that the culture minister recently said that the costs of publicly funded art should be made transparent.

Odd then, on two accounts, as to why we aren't to be told.

Originally Posted by garinda

public relations

–noun 1. the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc.

2. the art, technique, or profession of promoting such goodwill.

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[Less]

Come on Rindy, it's time you did what you are good at, dress yourself up as a French Queen and let them eat cake.