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What do you think has more weight in terms of artistic management strength?
I am working in getting a longer subsidy from the Ministry of Culture (Portugal) in the area of “dance-theater”. Two years, instead of just a project this time.
Is there any other country that has to do this? I think the USA gets just private sponsors, but I am sure other countries can apply for government support.
So my question is: in your opinion, what seems stronger,
a) An artistic co-production with another group (not financial, just artistic)
b) Or, as there is no financial partnership, just inviting that group to perform in my performing space as a guest?
I just can’t decide, I am trying to read the mind of the jury! (lol)
How it seems to you from a neutral position?
My choice would be to be in charge of choice which seems to be the direction you have chosen, such as choosing which dance-theatre group I would deem worthy of artistic exposure first…then when all cuts are weaved in a professional manner arrange a presentation to Ministry of Culture arbitrators, who decide who and who doesn’t get subsidies for continuation of artistic pursuits..therefore neutral answer would be… b. first then a…I think I’ll have a glass of wine now lol~~
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