Actors who do belong
to the programme NEW PATRONS are:
Mediators, artists, autors and organizers.
Artists
The artists (and their medium) are selected based on their capacity to meet demand, regardless of reputation or place of residence.
They are sensitive to our desire to use their skills without putting them in a competitive situation. The decision to place them in a position to act, taken by patrons together with the mediator, emphasizes the value of their work.
They will engage in discussion with participants whose authority is based on their own experiences.
They can overcome the immediate constraints of the market, but must estimate their fees within the reasonable limits of an economy where an artwork is valued according to application.
They are sensitive to our desire to use their skills without putting them in a competitive situation. The decision to place them in a position to act, taken by patrons together with the mediator, emphasizes the value of their work.
They will engage in discussion with participants whose authority is based on their own experiences.
They can overcome the immediate constraints of the market, but must estimate their fees within the reasonable limits of an economy where an artwork is valued according to application.
Mediators
The mediator, an individual involved in contemporary art, must have all the qualities required to manage the successful production of an artwork.
They are able to translate a general sentiment or a prosaic conception into an artistic project – or decide not to take action if they think the request would be better met by other courses of action.
They know how to forge links between all participants – individuals, organizations or institutions – whatever their involvement in the project.
The New Patrons programme allows mediators to reconcile the different worlds of society and art in which they find themselves. It recognizes the importance of their role, a product of the cultural structure to which they are attached, in supporting the development of the region where they are based.
Through its national network of mediators, the New Patrons programme draws together all patrons, citizens and intellectual and economic experts who recognize the need for a new approach to the issues highlighted by these projects.
They are able to translate a general sentiment or a prosaic conception into an artistic project – or decide not to take action if they think the request would be better met by other courses of action.
They know how to forge links between all participants – individuals, organizations or institutions – whatever their involvement in the project.
The New Patrons programme allows mediators to reconcile the different worlds of society and art in which they find themselves. It recognizes the importance of their role, a product of the cultural structure to which they are attached, in supporting the development of the region where they are based.
Through its national network of mediators, the New Patrons programme draws together all patrons, citizens and intellectual and economic experts who recognize the need for a new approach to the issues highlighted by these projects.
POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PARTICIPANTS
For those whose role is to attend to the expectations of society and possibly use the community’s funds to meet any justifiable projects, the New Patrons programme is a new way of meeting the future and current needs of citizens or regions previously given little or improper consideration.
In addition, cooperation on the ground between elected politicians, administrators and artistic mediators has proven very effective and is an inexpensive choice for local governments.
For example, local officials in small communities are often involved as associate patrons alongside the group of residents who first took up the initiative.
Similarly, in administrations or public bodies (universities, hospitals…) line managers often participate as associate patrons following the investment of their staff in placing an original commission.
In addition, cooperation on the ground between elected politicians, administrators and artistic mediators has proven very effective and is an inexpensive choice for local governments.
For example, local officials in small communities are often involved as associate patrons alongside the group of residents who first took up the initiative.
Similarly, in administrations or public bodies (universities, hospitals…) line managers often participate as associate patrons following the investment of their staff in placing an original commission.
RESEARCHERS
The analytical potential opened up by the New Patrons programme, combined with a wealth of experience on the ground, offers researchers whole new areas for investigation in the field of art history and the social, political and economic sciences.
More and more renowned researchers are getting involved. Studies, perspectives, seminars and publications are being developed in several countries, even outside Europe. This research cuts across other disciplines and activities seeking to reinvent our way of living together.
More and more renowned researchers are getting involved. Studies, perspectives, seminars and publications are being developed in several countries, even outside Europe. This research cuts across other disciplines and activities seeking to reinvent our way of living together.
PATRONS
Patrons can be anyone who wish and agree to take on responsibility.
Only individuals may be patrons. As patrons they may make commitments and negotiate on behalf of the communities and institutions to which they belong.
Patrons agree to assume a decisive role in the development of an artwork based on a great desire to get involved and engage in public life. Involvement in artistic creation is by its very nature one of the most rewarding acts in our culture.
Only individuals may be patrons. As patrons they may make commitments and negotiate on behalf of the communities and institutions to which they belong.
Patrons agree to assume a decisive role in the development of an artwork based on a great desire to get involved and engage in public life. Involvement in artistic creation is by its very nature one of the most rewarding acts in our culture.
