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You will hear a report about a debate surrounding public art installations in urban spaces.
Question 1 of 6
The debate about public art in Calgary was triggered by .....
the closure of several art galleries.
the installation of a controversial sculpture.
budget cuts to the arts program.
complaints from local artists.
Question 2 of 6
According to Sarah Chen, public art installations .....
should be limited to traditional art forms.
require significant maintenance costs.
can boost local economic activity.
need to be rotated regularly.
Question 3 of 6
James Morrison believes that .....
abstract art should be confined to museums.
public funds could be used more effectively.
artists should work for free in public spaces.
modern art has no place in urban areas.
Question 4 of 6
The current selection process for public art is criticized for .....
favoring local artists over international ones.
being too expensive to implement.
lacking public participation.
taking too long to complete.
Question 5 of 6
Councilor Rodriguez suggests .....
eliminating the public art program entirely.
reducing the budget for public art.
involving citizens in art selection.
hiring more art consultants.
Question 6 of 6
Both Chen and Morrison agree that .....
public art should reflect community values.
abstract art is inappropriate for public spaces.
art funding should be increased.
museums are better venues for art.