Tuesday, 20 March 2007
Letter to the Newspapers
We are gathering signatures of artists (not necessarily fine artists but anyone involved in anything creative) to send to the newspapers. We want to show that there is a strong body of opinion within the artistic community of Basildon, that deplores the council’s decision to discontinue with, in our view, the essential post of Arts Development Officer. Bearing in mind the good work done by Tim Balogun and Dominic Wallis before him, in stimulating the artistic community into action on many community projects that have gone on to receive both regional and national recognition. It is hard to think of how this can continue without some one dedicated to do this work. Just when there is talk of regenerating and invigorating the whole community our town will be the poorer without someone to ensure that culture drives the regeneration process.
We call upon Basildon Council not to let our town become the poor cultural relation in Essex and to rethink their strategy for the arts, to one that shows a much greater commitment towards culture in the community.
So if your living in the Basildon area, this includes Wickford and Billericay, please send your signature and perhaps a small statement to back this up to Susan Randle at:susanrandle@btinternet.com
We call upon Basildon Council not to let our town become the poor cultural relation in Essex and to rethink their strategy for the arts, to one that shows a much greater commitment towards culture in the community.
So if your living in the Basildon area, this includes Wickford and Billericay, please send your signature and perhaps a small statement to back this up to Susan Randle at:susanrandle@btinternet.com
Labels: Basildon, Standing up for the Arts, Susan Randle
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