Re: [-empyre-] linking and funding



personally, those 'invisible' people are incredibly important to me - as much for just knowing that they are there & that they give a shit, as for their ability to influence funding decisions & policy. it's arguable that in new zealand, bcos of our small population, it's easier to access these people. we have a fairly informal culture & lack strong class barriers, which makes it possible to approach all kinds of people, if you are assertive. if you're not so assertive it can come down to who you know, but even still nz is small & it's not that difficult to make connections - your cousin's schoolfriend's sister's hairdresser's aunty kind of process.
h : )


Its easy to see where instructions and individual drive make a difference,
however  im wondering  how major a role  those who often remain invisible in
this investigation take? Im referring to those  non artists
involved..government and academic  researchers , boards  policy makers, and
those with insight to make available funding to develop a community which
can foster emerging talent. i see nz actively doing this.

Melinda

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