Who gains advantages from the financial support provided by the public for the promotion of performing arts? An analysis of the differences between art provision and hegemony-distinction approaches

Abstract

The effectiveness of cultural policy is called into doubt in this article. Within the scope of this paper, we examine the appropriateness of two theoretical frameworks that provide justification for the utilisation of public sector monies to support the performing arts. One methodology, in contrast to the conventional approach, centre its attention on the ways in which cultural policies can improve the capacity of the general population to interact with the arts. The second method examines the ways in which cultural policy provides support for movements that not only exhibit authority but also divergence. Over the course of forty-eight years, the purpose of this study is to investigate the long-term shifts that have occurred in the distribution of public monies to cultural organisations. These institutions include orchestras, theatres, opera houses, and theatrical companies for example. Israel served as the location for the execution of the investigation's data collection. A time series analysis will be used to assess whether or not there is a correlation between disparities in educational performance, income levels, and ethnic makeup of the population and the financial patterns that have been seen. The purpose of this research is to determine an answer to this question. In light of the findings of our research, it is of the utmost importance to provide financial assistance to Israel's performing arts industry in order to assist the general population in adjusting to developments in educational attainment and affluence. The performing arts industry in Israel mostly caters to the wealthy and the impoverished, with little consideration given to the economic disparity that exists between the various ethnic groups that make up the countries population. In order to investigate this complex web of interrelationships, it is essential to take into consideration two distinct theoretical perspectives.

Keywords- Promotion art provision and hegemony-distinction approaches