Position paper

Announcing the publication of a new research paper on the economy and value of the small-scale visual arts sector in the UK

Size Matters: Notes towards a Better Understanding of the Value, Operation and Potential of Small Visual Arts Organisations is written by Sarah Thelwall, commissioned by Common Practice, London with support from Arts Council England.

It seeks to articulate the value of the small-scale visual arts sector within the wider arts ecology. The paper explores the significance potential small-scale organisations have in the present cultural landscape and economy, also detailing the operational and investment challenges they face in realising this. Finally, it advocates a reconsideration of present assessment and investment practices.

Size Matters was published in July 2011 and will be presented in a variety of forums to stimulate discussion around its core questions – whose urgency has increased in recent months.

For more information and queries regarding the paper please contact the Common Practice members via our email < info AT commonpractice.org.uk >

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