Questions of Community: Artists, Audiences, Coalitions - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0920159745 ISBN 13: 9780920159743

Publisher: Banff Centre Pr, 1995

Synopsis

Stronger artist alliances, skepticism about institutions, and awareness of new audiences have all contributed to a reevaluation of what works and what doesn't for artists striving towards social change. In this timely anthology, over twenty writers and artists share their experiences in a range of Canadian contexts. From First Nations coalitions to artist mentoring programs, important art projects are analyzed. Several theorists offer additional insights into the broader issues shaping activist art practices. Offering years of collective experience, this book is essential reading for understanding arts activism in Canada.

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About the Author

Daina Augaitis has been a curator of contemporary art for fifteen years in artist-run centres, alternative organizations and public galleries. In 1986, she began a nine-year period at The Banff Centre where she was curator and director of the Walter Phillips Gallery and led visual art residency programs. She is currently chief curator/associate director at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Her exhibitions and publications have frequently addressed cultural and social issues.

About this edition

• Publisher: Banff Centre Pr
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0920159745
• ISBN 13: 9780920159743
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 242
• Editor: Augaitis Daina, Falk Lorne, Gilbert Sylvie, Moser Mary Anne