[Gayle]

Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

If that is an example of the best that can be made of an Arts Council Grant and council funding, then I have to say that it is probably better for the borough that they have gone.

Not one of the events listed above would entice me to venture from the comfort of my armchair - even if I was so bored that I was reduced to counting the number of times HBC used the word "inclusive" on its website in the attempt at finding some mental stimulation.

HBC mismanages Haworth Art Gallery, not because it cannot afford it, funding can be found but, because it does not understand what it is for. It has tried various roles for the Haworth and its collections, the latest being part of the Accrington tourist haven idea, and all have inefectually petered out into insignificance. It understands that the collections have a monetary value but that is about as far as the understanding goes. Concepts of the necessity of conservation, access, display and explanation are lost on them. This is why they sold off the Ashton-Frost steam engine and also why the Oak Hill Collections were dispersed.

Got to agree with you.

Originally Posted by Acrylic-Bob

Is there a way out of this situation? Probably not, unless we give way to tyrants like ELP and the North-West Development Agency who are prepared to impose art on the borough...and foot the bill. Other than that, I am afraid, it will continue to be more of the same.

Yes, there is a way out of the situation. It will take guts and it will take passion but it is possible.