Summary
After already signalling a change of direction with the introduction of admission fees, the new director of the region's flagship arts centre tells VIC HARDWICK why free entry is not the only ideal being ditched at the Baltic
SOME of the main aims of the high-profile contemporary North- East arts venue Baltic have been dubbed unrealistic by its new director Stephen Snoddy, including the belief that all exhibitions can be held free of charge.See the full content of this document
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Making Waves at the Baltic
While some will agree with ending the policy of previous director Sune Nordgren, that the Gateshead building would only display works never seen in Britain before, the idea of charging around 4 admission for selected events is likely to prove more controversial.
Defending this view, Mr Snoddy says:"There migh...See the full content of this document
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