The value of public funded art

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Interesting Kate......there will be those who like and those who don't...however those who do not like would not contribute...so if someone is absolute rubbish then they would very soon get the message by their empty hat.

The chap we see regularly in Manchester always draws a crowd, and the crowd is made up of all generations.....most of whom seem to be tapping their feet....and he does get lots of 'contributions' for his great skill and foot tapping music.

The difference we are talking, is cost.
These people draw in interested parties...OK, most have gone to look at the shops too, which is why my comments on a diverse shopping experience(meaning diverse shops, not daft gimmicky 'art') are important too.
Making Accrington a vibrant town that people want to visit, is a multi facetted problem, which requires a multi facetted approach and some flair and imagination. Not a 'that'll do' approach.

London has a Busker of the Year competition.

Though I can't find anything similar outside of the capital, or a recognised national competition.

[Margaret Pilkington]

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Not going to repeat my thoughts on why not again ... except is a very pretty small place that can be walked around in less than a couple of hours. Primarily a tourist town with boat rides on the canal, meeting of two rivers, good centre for hikers, so is successful in this right alone. It's a lovely day out. Always busy ... try finding a place to park on any day of the week ! Lot of shops closed on Tuesdays though.

It takes much less time to walk around the centre of Accrington, and yes I am sure that the canal and the hikes around the area are a big draw to certain types, but many folk who go by car..(or by train) go there because it is a pretty place, with diverse shops......individual shops not the huge multi national chains.
It offers a unique shopping experience,it is a lovely meeting place and it is a very enjoyable day out.
Why can't Accrington do the same?
What do they do so well that we can't accomplish, but in our own way?

[Margaret Pilkington]

Never mind...when Tesco opens its doors some time very soon all our troubles will be over...won't they????
(well, unless you have a stall in the indoor market, that is)

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Not going to repeat my thoughts on why not again ... except is a very pretty small place

Sometimes, because we see it so much, we forget just how attractive Accrington is.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...age-23398.html

[garinda]

Originally Posted by garinda

London has a Busker of the Year competition.

Though I can't find anything similar outside of the capital, or a recognised national competition.

Cost?

Minimal.

Unless the first prize is crocheted.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Gary those words in italics were from a quote by Katex...just wanted to clarify that for anyone who didn't know.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Gary those words in italics were from a quote by Katex...just wanted to clarify that for anyone who didn't know.

Sorry, they were.

I should never have joined in the community art project, The Great Misquote Chain.

[Margaret Pilkington]

awww, don't worry.... we all transgress sometimes.

[katex]

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

It offers a unique shopping experience,it is a lovely meeting place and it is a very enjoyable day out.
Why can't Accrington do the same?
What do they do so well that we can't accomplish, but in our own way?

I really don't think people visit Hebden Bridge initially for the shops, Margaret, just that it is a very pretty place for a day out. I love sitting in the square having a light lunch in one of the cafes that surround it. There are some great characters walking past.

Bet your ma would love it .. except be aware, lots of steep streets and cobbles.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Yes she would, but I haven't offered to take her because of those steep streets.
She would also love looking at the shops. I know I enjoy them, and of course the lovely places to have lunch.
Years ago I used to visit an old Auntie who lived in Todmorden...she used to take me on the bus and loved shopping there......at the time(I was 11) I thought it was a dire dreadful place...dark, damp and antiquated.
How things change....the place and me!

[garinda]

Ed Vaizey, the culture minister, acknowledged that the system needed to change.

He said: “There really must be full transparency for all publicly funded arts bodies.''

Royal Opera House faces calls to lower wages - Telegraph

Anyone know much the funding costs of the Victorian Swimming Gala are...yet?

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

That is a rather apocalyptic sounding statement Ken. Are you suggesting that the Conservative Group on HBC are preparing to act in a way that would cause damage the Borough in order to secure some sort of political advantage? Or am I misreading you? Perhaps you could expand a little on your theme.

Oh God Bob don't start him off again he's been at it for 6 months already

[lancsdave]

Seems flashmobbing has a new take on it now thanks to T-Mobile..



all we need are some appropriate songs for Accy Centre.

Love is A Drug ?

Little Old Wine Drinker Me ?

[garinda]

Originally Posted by jaysay

he's been at it for 6 months already

Unlike someone's little chum.

Who's been 'at it', for how many years is it, you're always informing us?

[garinda]

Originally Posted by garinda

Ed Vaizey, the culture minister, acknowledged that the system needed to change.

He said: “There really must be full transparency for all publicly funded arts bodies.''

Royal Opera House faces calls to lower wages - Telegraph

Anyone know much the funding costs of the Victorian Swimming Gala are...yet?