'Emsallere Uygunluk İlkesi' ve 21. Yüzyılda Sanat ve Kültür Sektöründeki Rolü

Abstract

This paper discusses the theory and practice of the ‘arm’s length principle’ in the UK arts and cultural sector. The discussion begins with a brief overview of Arm’s Lenght Bodies, historical events and moments that have supported and at times challenged the principle, focusssing on the ideological repercussions of the post-Second World War with reference to John Maynard Keynes’ views which largely shaped its formation and practice in the second half of the 20th century. The second part of the discussion looks at more recent distribution methods adopted by the Arts Council England observing a move away from the theoretical aspects of the principle itself towards more instrumental concerns. The discussion then moves on to consider this as the effects of the New Management, and the formation of the new funding strategies. Lastly, the paper concludes by looks at the relationship between what is known as the New Management and the theoretical idea of the ‘Arm’s Length principle’ considering its shifting role in public funding of the arts and culture. In conclusion, the question of considering whether ALP is the best approach to delivering public funding for the arts is raised by drawing a comparative account between international examples.