Report of the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry
This report presents the findings of the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry and was released by the Minister for the Arts and Sports, Senator the Hon. Rod Kemp, on 6 September 2002. It provides valuable insight into the contemporary visual arts and craft sector and details proposals to enhance the sustainability of the sector for the consideration of governments, cultural organisations and the contemporary visual arts and craft community.
The report makes 20 recommendations proposing initiatives in the areas of:
- achieving stronger recognition and support for individual artists;
- strengthening the infrastructure for the sector;
- expanding the market for contemporary visual arts and craft; and
- resourcing the sector more effectively, including philanthropic incentives.
Disclaimer
This report was developed for the Commonwealth by the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry. It draws on information, opinions and advice provided by a variety of individuals and organisations during the Inquiry. This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the Commonwealth or indicate its commitment to a particular course of action.
© Commonwealth of Australia 2002
ISBN 0 642 75095 5
Online ISBN 0 642 75101 5
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- Chairman's preamble
- Executive summary
- Recommendations
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 The contemporary visual arts and craft sector-an overview
- Chapter 3 Valuing artists
- Chapter 4 Strengthening the infrastructure
- Chapter 5 Expanding the market
- Chapter 6 Resourcing the sector
- Appendix A Biography of Rupert Myer
- Appendix B Consultations and conferences
- Appendix C Indigenous Reference Group
- Appendix D Key references
- Appendix E Submissions
- Appendix F Glossary of acronyms
- Appendix G Derivation of value added estimates for the contemporary visual arts and craft sector
- Appendix H Tertiary institutions offering courses in visual arts and craft
- Appendix I Types of insurance cover for visual artists and crafts practitioners, and arts organisations 346
- Appendix J Resale royalty
- Appendix K Key organisations in the contemporary visual arts and craft sector
- Appendix L Australia Council and State and Territory government funding of the contemporary visual arts and craft sector, 1999-2000
- Appendix M Overseas philanthropy
- Appendix N Inquiry Secretariat
