Funding the Arts

Rezensionen / Stimmen

"Both a fascinating examination and a bracing critique, Funding the Arts is essential reading for anyone interested in how we make a fairer and more sustainable cultural sector." Dave O'Brien, Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries, University of Sheffield, UK.

"An important contribution to challenging funding norms, while offering some practical solutions to addressing the contradictions." Josephine Caust, International Journal of Cultural Policy

"The Arts Council once existed for its clients, now it appears the other way round ... Pinnock's book shows how this has come about." Robert Hewison, Cultural Trends

"A comprehensive and useful primer on the politics of funding mechanisms. Pinnock's experience and understanding of the landscape of arts funding and cultural policy in the UK is evident and makes the book a welcome resource." Megan A. Johnson, The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society

"A significant contribution that challenges and criticizes existing funding norms, [this] book offers practical solutions and words of comfort to practitioners navigating the often-complex and unstable funding landscape ... It serves as a source of ideas and also companionship, providing insight and solidarity to those striving to sustain their artistic practices in a dynamic environment." Chi Ying Lam, International Journal of Community Music