More Nonsensical Nannying!

[Caran]

In the Express today is this announcement.
Arts Council England has decided to do away with the word "artist" and replace it with "creative practitioner"
Also "Art" is to be replaced with "creative Content"
There is no mention as to why they have done this.
Any ideas folks?

[Old_Geezer]

It makes my heart grow fonder.

[sanmac]

Also, keep in mind, that absinthe makes the heart grow fonder.

[Mamyalynne]

Ah, the old ones are still about :-)

[retrocop]

Didn't do Edith much good. The little sparrow fell off the perch. No regrets. :-(

[Spicerack]

They can't draw.

[margarettom]

It's probably because most artists these days don't produce anything that could remotely be described as art.

[naomi24]

//Broadens the definition so it encompasses other creative forms that wouldn't normally be called "art"? Eg film or photography-related media? //

Film and photography already come under the umbrella of 'art'. Another load of luvvie nonsense.