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Elitism – a view from both sides

Posted On March 9, 2016 By Shoshana

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… 

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Audience development and combatting the “elitism” of the arts

Posted On December 1, 2011 By Shoshana

I just finished reading Classical music ain’t just for snobs When I saw the title, I was expecting an article detailing the various reasons why classical music can be enjoyed by everyone and anyone.  I should have known better.  It turned out to be another critical essay regarding the format of how someone is presenting… 

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