Community Arts – a Forty-Year Apprenticeship: A View from England

Moriarty, Gerri

doi:10.5040/9781474258395.ch-003

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“…It has been recognised for many years that whilst art creates both impact and value (Landry et al, 1996; Lingayah et al, 1997; Matarasso 1996a; Myerscough 1998; Reeves, 2002), several authors have raised concerns regarding how readily this value might be established, especially once we move beyond just economic value (see, e.g. Jermyn 2001; Matarasso 1996b; Moriarty 1997; Shaw 1999). We have yet to produce robust measures that are acceptable to all relevant stakeholders; attempting measurement has been described as really an attempt to justify the investment by funders; measuring value is not something natural and instinctive for many creative people; and there are simply too many different perspectives.…”

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Place building: The contribution of art and artistic entrepreneurship

Thompson,

Day

2023

Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit

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At is everywhere; we see it every day. Whilst much of it is created by artists and designers, some is natural. It might be art in a building, street art, sculptures or monuments, flowers in a garden or public landscaped space. These are often simply ‘there’ and free to see; but some people will pass by without really ‘seeing.’ Others might choose to visit a gallery or national park, knowing there is a charge. These encounters affect both their mood and feelings about that physical place. Because art adds value – economic, cultural (artistic and aesthetic), social, and enjoyment – it plays an important role in place attractiveness and place building. Art, though, can have both positive and negative influences; it can enhance a place and encourage visitors, whilst for others reducing the attractiveness. Some collectors pay significant sums for an original Banksy piece; others dismiss it as undesirable graffiti. Here: a taxonomy evaluating the contribution of art and value-creating artistic entrepreneurs in place building is offered and relevant themes are contextualised by 10 vignettes, two conceptual frameworks of the value-creation processes are presented; and opportunities available to those concerned with place building and place management are discussed.

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confidence: 99%