Drawing together comparative datasets and associated commentary, this paper given in 2011 is an exploration of the concept of ‘too many artists’ within discussion of the underlying premise of state interventions into the arts and differing policy perceptions over time of the artist’s role in society.
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A debate instigated in the House of Lords that put a spotlight on the artists’ role acted as catalyst to discuss the implications for future support for artists through arts policy.
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Even in countries where there are well-developed fee and pay systems, there is evidence to demonstrate that artists’ wages remain unacceptably low. This is a baseline problem that few in the infrastructures for the arts seem willing to tackle and resolve.
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