In this paper we look at the persistent debate over notions of access and excellence and intrinsic and instrumentalist rationales for arts practice within cultural policy discussion. Recent research into the Indigenous performing arts in Australia underlines the particular difficulties faced by the sector in balancing the demands of community participation, social inclusion and high-quality aesthetic outcomes. The balancing act has proven unsustainable for some Indigenous performing arts companies and their viability is now in doubt. This suggests that a re-consideration of the question of the purpose and value of the Indigenous performing arts is timely.
History
Journal
The Asia Pacific journal of arts and cultural management
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pagination
382 - 390
Publisher
University of South Australia
Location
Adelaide, S.A.
ISSN
1449-1184
Language
eng
Notes
Reproduced with the specific permission of the copyright owner.