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The value of pluralism in the arts

How might value pluralism strengthen the arts sector? A recent post on the Improvisation blog, following the death of Maurizio Pollini, notes that classical music, and the richness of culture more generally, appear currently to be threatened, in the UK at least.  There is indeed a good deal of debate in the arts community at […]

Response to Cultural Strategy Consultation in Sheffield

Reading across the published material, the principal aims for the new Cultural Strategy in Sheffield appear to be along the following lines: Possible actions for consideration by the newly recruited Head of Service for Culture & Place Marketing and Service Manager for Culture.   These eight ideas are focused on providing the conditions for creative organisations […]