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Elitism – a view from both sides

Posted by Shoshana 
· Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 

How ironic! Today there were two articles that, side by side, give a full spectrum of thought on arts and elitism. Since this has to be another quick post, I give you the articles.

What are your thoughts? 

Adelaide Fringe complaints: Artists can’t tell audiences what to like, says Naked Magician http://ow.ly/ZgjQR

vs.

Marketing Intellectual Pursuits to an Anti-Intellectual Public, Right-Cheer In These You-Nited States of Murrica http://ow.ly/ZgkSn

yes

Cheers to happy and loyal audiences,
Shoshana

Shoshana Fanizza
Chief Audience Builder, ADS

Announcement: This week I signed the Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts! Please do let me know if you are vacationing in Colorado. I’d love to meet and greet you with awesome music! June 30 – August 7, 2016.

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