Supporting excellence in the arts [Recurs electrònic] : from measurement to judgement / Sir Brian McMaster

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McMaster, Brian

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Regne Unit. Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Publication details: London : DCMS, 2008Description: 31 p. : digital, fitxer PDF (132,04 Kb)Other title:

McMaster Review

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Summary: In July 2007 James Purnell, the Secretary of State for Culture, asked Sir Brian McMaster, former Director of the Edinburgh International Festival, to undertake a review to report on: How the system of public sector support for the arts can encourage excellence, risk-taking and innovation ; How artistic excellence can encourage wider and deeper engagement with the arts by audiences ; How to establish a light touch and non-bureaucratic method to judge the quality of the arts in the future. The review involved artists, directors, curators, producers and administrators from across the country, and from across a wide variety of art forms. Sir Brian was supported by Nicola Thorold and staff from DCMS and Arts Council England. A public consultation ran from 1 - 30 November 2007, the findings of which helped inform Sir Brian's thinking ahead of his final report to the Secretary of State. Peter Hewitt, Chief Executive of Arts Council England, said: 'We are delighted that the McMaster report places excellence at the heart of public funding for the arts, paralleling our own mission. 'This is undoubtedly a challenging report for the Arts Council and, indeed, for the whole arts sector. It contains exciting recommendations that demand further discussion. 'It is good to see that it draws upon the work of the Arts Debate and confirms our findings that what the public value the most is excellence and innovation in art. 'This is a document that will undoubtedly be referred to by the cultural sector for many years.' (Font: Editor)

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Eckersley, Susannah. "Supporting excellence in the arts: from measurement to judgement". Cultural trends, 0954-8963 Vol. 17, no 3 (Sept. 2008), p. 183-187

Foreword from the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport -- Foreword from Sir Brian McMaster -- Executive Summary -- Chapter 1. Encouraging Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking: 1.1. Excellence ; 1.2. Innovation and Risk-Taking ; 1.3. Diversity ; 1.4. Internationalism ; 1.5. Governance ; 1.6. Culture and Education ; 1.7. Continuing Professional Development ; 1.8. Public Subsidy -- Chapter 2. Encouraging Wider and Deeper Engagement with the Arts by Audiences: 2.1 Technology ; 2.2 Touring -- Chapter 3: Judging the Quality of the Arts in the Future: 3.1. Self-Assessment ; 3.2. Peer Review ; 3.3. Informed Funders Making Judgements -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Glossary of Terms -- Appendix B: Summary of Consultation Process

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