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Originally Posted by Gayle
No, I don't think this should have been funded by the BBC. But, I think the argument with using a 'name' is that it brings in the publicity. However, I personally don't think that one was worth the money.
But, I think we're talking about two very different things.
I'm talking about publicly funded work for community art and for community artists. Tracey Emin is a 'fine' artist and therefore is selling art for the sake of art.
Community art is more about the communal experience and supports young artists and those starting out.
I don't think publicly funded fine art is value for money but I do think that publicly funded grass roots art is.
I also don't think tax payers money should be spent on it and I have never said it should - I have always advocated lottery funding.
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If people want to participate in 'community arts' projects, then they have every right to do so, but it should be self-financing, just as other hobby groups are, such as model train enthusiasts.
The tax payer doesn't fund people who want to pretend to be butchers.
If they are any good, they'll find work as a butcher.
I'm still waiting for a list of critically acclaimed art, which was state funded.