The following post from ARTSblog brings to light the emerging discourse on the Creative Economy. In an insulated fashion, the terminology and concept seem to be gaining credence at a national level. However, as the author notes -- how to take it from concept to a tactical plan with a positive impact for the arts and artists will be a long and winding road. I appreciate the fact that all aspects of the creative economy seem to be included -- as the landscape of the creative economy has a local, national and international aspect that affects almost every industry from local government to international banking conglomerates. The complexity will, if not parsed to specific tactics and development plans, keep the discourse at a conceptual level. It is great that it is an easily demonstratable concept -- however, this economy is not easily manipulated via a change in bank rates or infusing money into the system. The problem is its strength -- the human quotient, the cost disease of the arts, and the local (versus global) engine that drives it. While this could be a strength -- the economic and political engines that currently exist will be unable to provide the synergy that the creative economy needs to truly transform the existing systems.
The Creative Economy Has Our Attention. Now It Needs a United Voice. (from Arts Watch)
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