It’s not clear to me this would increase the quality level of what gets spread. First, the few selectors likely have as bad taste as the hoi polloi, being selected for political acumin for what is, essentially, a political job, if they are selected for anything. Second, it is widely agreed that art flourishes on subversion and going “against the pack”, with many (especially of the old guard) hating new art forms when they arrive. Third, such selection will necessarily cater to the lowest common denominator. Compare TV shows of the ’90s to TV shows now.
It’s not clear to me this would increase the quality level of what gets spread. First, the few selectors likely have as bad taste as the hoi polloi, being selected for political acumin for what is, essentially, a political job, if they are selected for anything. Second, it is widely agreed that art flourishes on subversion and going “against the pack”, with many (especially of the old guard) hating new art forms when they arrive. Third, such selection will necessarily cater to the lowest common denominator. Compare TV shows of the ’90s to TV shows now.