Building Arts Organizations That Build Audiences: A Wallace Foundation Conference Wallace Foundation Published: March 2012 Summarizes a June 2011 Wallace-sponsored conference of arts groups, marketing experts, and researchers that explored ways to build arts audiences: what works, what doesn't, and how to sustain success, including encouraging organization-wide learning. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 3.50; PDF)
2010-2011 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2012 Contains an introduction to Kresge's strategy; board chair's letter; president's letter; foundation timeline; program information; grant summary, including geographic distribution; grants lists; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(95 pages; 2.88MB; HTML)
A Commitment to Emerging Artists: The Greenwall Foundation's Arts and Humanities Program 1991-2011 Greenwall Foundation Arnal, Estelle Woodward Published: February 2012 Based on interviews with grantees, examines the effectiveness of awarding small grants to small arts groups and emerging artists, including the effects of the grants on individual careers, experimentation, and support structures for emerging artists. Funder(s): Greenwall Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Performance/Failure Analysis Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(84 pages; 3.77MB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; Broad Art Foundation Published: 2012 Contains board's letter; program and prize information in the areas of education, scientific and medical research, and the arts; profiles of Broad institutions, residents, and researchers; 2010-11 grants list; and combined financial statement. Funder(s): Broad Art Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(101 pages; 6.32MB; PDF)
Ranee Ramaswamy: 2011 Distinguished Artist McKnight Foundation Published: December 2011 Features artist's statement and essays about Ramaswamy's influence as a dancer and choreographer of Bharatanatyam, including as founder of the Ragamala Music and Dance Theatre. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 5.02MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Heinz Endowments Published: 2010 Contains president's message, foundation history, 2009 grants list, financial summary, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(14 pages; 236KB; PDF)
Cultivating the Next Generation of Art Lovers: How Boston Lyric Opera Sought to Create Greater Opportunities for Families to Attend Opera Bob Harlow Research and Consulting Harlow, Bob; Thomas Alfieri; Aaron Dalton; Anne Field Published: November 2011 Examines the evolution, outcomes, and factors shaping BLO's efforts to expand its audience through high-quality productions of abridged operas for families, supplemented by free previews and workshops at community venues. Outlines lessons learned. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(42 pages; 4.19MB; PDF)
More Than Just a Party: How the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boosted Participation by Young Adults Bob Harlow Research and Consulting Harlow, Bob; Thomas Alfieri; Aaron Dalton; Anne Field Published: November 2011 Describes an after-hours program designed to boost attendance among young adults and factors contributing to its success, including the elimination of perceptual barriers, encouragement of informal interaction, and exploration of galleries. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(45 pages; 2.64MB; PDF)
Attracting an Elusive Audience: How the San Francisco Girls Chorus Is Breaking Down Stereotypes and Generating Interest Among Classical Music Patrons Bob Harlow Research and Consulting Published: November 2011 Describes the chorus' efforts to raise its profile using findings from focus groups, including rebranding and a targeted marketing campaign; outcomes, including impact on organizational decision making; contributing factors; and remaining challenges. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(45 pages; 5.39MB; PDF)
Building Deeper Relationships: How Steppenwolf Theatre Company Is Turning Single-Ticket Buyers Into Repeat Visitors Bob Harlow Research and Consulting Harlow, Bob; Thomas Alfieri; Aaron Dalton; Anne Field Published: November 2011 Describes the company's strategies to engage all audience members, including through post-show discussions, special events, diverse online content, and equal treatment of subscribers and non-subscribers; outcomes; and contributing factors. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(40 pages; 5.76MB; PDF)
2011 Otis Report on the Creative Economy Report of the Los Angeles Region Otis College of Art and Design Published: November 2011 Examines the combined economic impact of the arts, design, and entertainment industries in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including trends in employment, salaries, revenues, and nonprofit arts groups. Offers projections for 2015 and industry snapshots. Funder(s): Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, California Community Foundation, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 3.18MB; PDF)
Getting In On the Act: How Arts Groups Are Creating Opportunities for Active Participation James Irvine Foundation; WolfBrown Brown, Alan S.; Shelly Gilbride; Jennifer Novak Published: October 2011 Presents case studies of arts programs and events that illustrate how arts institutions can adapt to a shift toward diverse participatory arts practice involving audiences' creative expression without compromising artistic visions or business models. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(46 pages; 4.79MB; PDF)
Fusing Arts, Culture and Social Change: High Impact Strategies for Philanthropy National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Sidford, Holly Published: October 2011 Examines the role of the arts in engaging, educating, and building communities and addressing social, economic, environmental, and other injustices. Calls on arts grantmakers to focus more resources on supporting social change in underserved communities. Funder(s): National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 3.61MB)
Building Community: Making Space for Art Urban Institute; Leveraging Investments in Creativity Jackson, Maria Rosario Published: October 2011 Examines the role of the arts in communities; artists working in community development, education, health, or environmental fields; and contemporary art spaces in community planning and revitalization strategies. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 14.2MB; PDF)
Social Justice Documentary: Designing for Impact Center for Social Media at American University Clark, Jessica; Barbara Abrash Published: September 2011 Explores current methodologies for assessing social issue documentary films by combining strategic design and evaluation of multiplatform outreach and impact, including documentaries' role in network- and field-building. Includes six case studies. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.44MB; PDF)
Arts, Culture and Californians Markusen Economic Research; James Irvine Foundation Barbour, Elisa; William Beyers Published: September 2011 Examines the budgets, disciplinary focus, geographic distribution, and economic impact of California's arts and cultural nonprofit groups; workforce, volunteers, and supporters; and governance, organizational relationships, and challenges. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.53MB; PDF)
2011 Portfolio Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Published: September 2011 Provides a snapshot of the breadth, diversity, and financial and programmatic health of arts and cultural organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania, including data on the recession's effect on revenue, attendance, employment, and fundraising. Funder(s): Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, PNC Financial Services Group, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 7.0MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Nathan Cummings Foundation Published: 2011 Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2010 included in financial statements. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(85 pages; 1.40MB; PDF) Financial Statements
Youth Activism and Public Space in Egypt John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at the American University in Cairo; Innovations in Civic Participation Published: August 2011 Examines youth activists' use of virtual and physical public spaces before, during, and after the January 25 Revolution. Profiles three organizations and analyzes the power and limitations of social media to spur civic action, as well as the role of art. Funder(s): Rockefeller Brothers Fund Related Organization(s): Innovations in Civic Participation Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 4.00MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: 2011 Contains president's essay; 2010 in review; program information; grant, budget, and investment summaries; and lists of board members and staff. PDF Version includes links to reports and videos. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 1.86MB; HTML) PDF Version
2010 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2011 Contains message from the foundation's leaders, message from the departing president, program information, detailed grantee profiles, mission statement, financial statements, grants list, and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.44MB; PDF)
A Documentation and Analysis of Surdna Arts Teachers Fellowship Program (SATF): The First Decade 2000-2010 Surdna Foundation Levine, Mindy N. Published: June 2011 Based on documents, interviews, and site visits, reviews the design and impact of a program to boost teaching and learning quality at public arts high schools by supporting teachers' artistic and professional development. Lists issues for consideration. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(53 pages; 277KB; PDF)
How Arts and Cultural Strategies Create, Reinforce, and Enhance Sense of Place American Planning Association Published: June 2011 Explores how arts and cultural assets, programming, and master plans can help a community assess its historic, cultural, economic, and social values and strengthen its identity via community education, vision, and participation. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): RMC Research Corporation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(8 pages; 195KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2011 Contains board chair's message, farewell letter from founding president, mission statement, summary of grantee perception reports and comparative performance analysis, program information, financial overview, grants list, and lists of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 5.98MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Performance Report James Irvine Foundation Published: June 2011 Combines the foundation's annual report and annual performance report. Includes letter from the board chair and analyses of the foundation's 2010 grantmaking, program impact, and effectiveness. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 825KB; HTML)
Nurturing California's Next Generation Arts and Cultural Leaders Center for Cultural Innovation Markusen, Ann Published: May 2011 Presents survey findings about next-generation arts group leaders' commitment, job satisfaction, and frustrations with intergenerational tensions, career prospects, and lack of time. Calls for more respect, better pay, and external training resources. Funder(s): Center for Cultural Innovation, James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(37 pages; 511KB; PDF)
CEI2010: Philadelphia Cultural Engagement Index Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; WolfBrown Published: May 2011 Compares levels of cultural engagement in 2008 and 2010, including frequency of enjoyment of and attitudes toward music, theater, reading and writing, visual arts and crafts, and history, science, and nature activities, by discipline and demographics. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(128 pages; 10MB; PDF)
Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America's Future Through Creative Schools President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Published: May 2011 Calls for advancing arts education as part of a comprehensive K-12 curriculum and details recommendations, including building collaborations among various approaches, developing the arts integration field, and expanding teaching opportunities for artists. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(88 pages; 1.68MB; PDF)
Case for Change Capital in the Arts Nonprofit Finance Fund Published: May 2011 Outlines the principles and progress of Leading for the Future, a five-year initiative to help arts groups improve long-term sustainability by using "change capital" to enhance programming, operations, and business models and raise reliable net revenue. Funder(s): Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(20 pages; 443KB; PDF)
Forks in the Road: The Many Paths of Arts Alumni Strategic National Arts Alumni Project Published: May 2011 Presents findings from a survey of visual and performing arts graduates about current employment, satisfaction with training and careers, ability to continue to create or perform, and elements needed to better connect arts training to artistic careers. Funder(s): Barr Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Educational Foundation of America, Houston Endowment, Inc., National Endowment for the Arts, Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Postsecondary Research School of Education at Indiana University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(22 pages; 457KB; PDF)
Non-Profits and the Economy in Northeastern Wisconsin Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Published: April 2011 Presents survey findings about the overall financial health and outlook of nonprofits in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties, including cash reserves, revenues, layoffs, and statistics about the arts and culture and youth and education sectors. Funder(s): Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(13 pages; 143KB; PDF)
Blueprints: Bringing Poetry Into Communities Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute; University of Utah Press Coles, Katharine, ed. Published: January 2011 Collects poets' essays on the need to bring poetry into communities through readings, festivals, and other projects and their experiences doing so; the impact of poetry on ideas of community; and models of programs. Offers a poetry programming toolkit. Funder(s): Poetry Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(319 pages; 3.69MB; PDF)
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Poetry Center for Social Media at American University; Poetry Foundation Published: January 2011 Outlines best practices created by the poetry community for using copyrighted materials in parody and satire; "remixed" new works; education; criticism, comment, or illustration; poetry online; and literary performance. Lists principles and limitations. Funder(s): Poetry Foundation Related Organization(s): Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute, Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(19 pages; 336KB; PDF)
2008 Kresge Eminent Artist: Charles McGee Kresge Foundation Published: January 2011 Contains artist's statement; writings about McGee's life, art, evolution as an artist, and contribution to the African-American and Detroit artists' communities; a Detroit area map of his works; c.v.; and information on the Kresge Eminent Artist Award. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 8.80MB; PDF)
2009 Kresge Eminent Artist: Marcus Belgrave Kresge Foundation Published: January 2011 Contains writings about Belgrave's life, evolution as a musician, contribution to the Detroit music scene, his role as a mentor, and work as a jazz ambassador; selected discography; c.v.; and information on the Kresge Eminent Artist Award. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 9.39MB; PDF)
Creative Vitality in Philadelphia City of Philadelphia Published: December 2010 Examines the city's 2006-08 Creative Vitality Index, including the economic role for-profit arts and creative businesses play, the relationship between the for- and nonprofit creative sectors, and their impact on the community. Includes artist profiles. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(17 pages; 1.08MB; PDF)
Tipping the Culture: How Engaging Millennials Will Change Things LitLamp Communications Martin, Patricia Published: December 2010 Offers arts and cultural groups marketing strategies for engaging 15- to 31-year-olds, including putting the user, not the brand, at the center; having something meaningful to say; and fostering connections by sharing knowledge. Includes case studies. Funder(s): Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Nonprofit Finance Fund, Steppenwolf Theatre Company Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 193KB; HTML)
Leading Creatively: A Closer Look 2010 National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture Published: December 2010 Compiles essays and studies by and on artist-leaders, curators, artistic directors, and programmers about nonprofit arts administration, including the arts sector's distinct values, the importance of peer networks, the role of mentors, and challenges. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(112 pages; 23.52MB; PDF)
2010 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of the Los Angeles Region Otis College of Art and Design Published: November 2010 Examines the combined economic impact of the arts, design, and entertainment industries in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including trends in employment, revenues, taxes, and nonprofit formation. Provides industry snapshots and projections for 2014. Funder(s): Center for Cultural Innovation, City National Bank, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Colburn School, Disney, James Irvine Foundation, Mattel, Nike, Spin Master Related Organization(s): Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(73 pages; 2.16MB; PDF)
The Art of Participation: Shared Lessons in Audience Engagement Boston Foundation; Massachusetts Cultural Council Published: November 2010 Describes targeted audience outreach, digital outreach and education, and capacity-building efforts of twenty-two Boston area arts organizations to deepen and broaden their audiences in a joint initiative of three funders that included a learning network. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Massachusetts Cultural Council Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(100 pages; 2.35MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: October 2010 Contains message from the foundation's leaders; program information; articles on regional food systems, arts groups, and the dropout problem; mission statement; financial highlights; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.24MB) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.24MB)
National Capitalization Project 2010 Summary Grantmakers In the Arts Published: September 2010 Presents suggestions for funding practices to strengthen arts and cultural organizations' capitalization and sustainability, including encouraging groups to build surpluses and reserves and improving knowledge of capital markets and markets for the arts. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(8 pages; 399KB; PDF) Literature Review
2009 Annual Report: Wallace's Report '09: Appraising a Decade Wallace Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board chair's message; president's essay; mission statement; decade-long review of foundation programs in education leadership, OST learning, and arts participation; financial overview; grants list; and lists of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 5.83MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2010 Contains an introduction to Kresge's approach; board chair's letter; president's letter; program information; grant summary, including geographic distribution; grants lists; financial summary; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 2.10MB; HTML)
2009 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, message from the chief investment officer and treasurer, financial summary, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(65 pages; 876KB; PDF)
From START to Finish: Lessons From the Wallace Foundation's Work With State Arts Agencies Wallace Foundation Published: August 2010 Provides a history of Wallace's State Arts Partnerships for Cultural Participation initiative, assesses its accomplishments and shortcomings, and draws lessons. Concludes that START helped most grantee agencies place more emphasis on arts participation. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 601KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Nathan Cummings Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2009 included in financial statements. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 1.89MB; PDF) Financial Statements
2009 Annual Report John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: 2010 Contains video interview with the president, program information, links to grants lists, profiles of MacArthur Fellows, 2009 in review, financial and investment summaries, program budgets, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML) PDF Version
2009 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2010 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(113 pages; 291KB; PDF)
Native Arts and Cultures: Research, Growth and Opportunities for Philanthropic Support Ford Foundation Published: June 2010 Summarizes findings of Ford-funded reports on grants to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian artists and their impact; leadership development needs and opportunities; and the possibility of creating a new fund for Native arts and cultures. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Minorities; Minorities, Native Americans Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 1.10MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report J. Paul Getty Trust Published: 2010 Contains board chair's message; president's message; information on the museum, research institute, conservation institute, and foundation; 2009 grants list; publications list; lists of directors and staff; and financial statements. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 5.92MB; HTML)
2009 Annual Report Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Published: 2010 Contains profiles of three nonprofits benefiting from Meyer's Management Assistance Program, information on activities beyond grantmaking, financial statements, and lists of board members, officers, and staff. Grants list at separate link. Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.88MB; HTML) Grants List FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.88MB; HTML)
It's Not About You... It's About Them: A Research Report on What Motivates Bay Area Donors to Give to the Arts and Artists Helicon Collaborative; WolfBrown Published: May 2010 Outlines findings on the characteristics, values, and motivations of donors to artists and small arts organizations, outcomes of the Fund For Artists Matching Commissions program, and case studies and lessons learned about fundraising strategies. Funder(s): East Bay Community Foundation, San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 9.59MB; PDF)
African Cities Reader I: Pan-African Practices Chimurenga; African Centre for Cities Published: April 2010 Compiles writing and art in multiple genres from across Africa and the Diaspora that reflect the rich pluralism, cosmopolitanism, and diversity of emergent urbanisms across the continent and challenge current depictions. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; International Affairs/Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(263 pages; 9.05MB; PDF)
Promoting Public and Private Reinvestment in Cultural Exchange-Based Diplomacy Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Ayers, Margaret C. Published: April 2010 Makes the case for renewed investment in public diplomacy and cultural exchange. Analyzes trends in government, foundation, and other private support for cultural diplomacy, the benefits and obstacles, and models of engagement. Details recommendations. Funder(s): Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; International Affairs/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(96 pages; 895KB; PDF)
Clipping Our Own Wings: Copyright and Creativity in Communication Research Center for Social Media Published: April 2010 Presents survey findings on how knowledge of copyright issues affects communication scholars' research decisions, access, and publication. Recommends developing best practices standards for the U.S. doctrine of fair use to expand creative options. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Education; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(17 pages; 904KB; PDF)
New Muslim Cool: Engaging Stakeholders in the Filmmaking Process Center for Social Media Keim, Nina Published: March 2010 Provides an overview of the production, funding model, project partners, and impact of New Muslim Cool, a documentary film on American Muslim youth culture with a mission to promote interfaith dialogue. Discusses the role of social media outreach. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Religion; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(12 pages; 190KB; PDF)
2009 Year in Review: Charting a Clear Course Silicon Valley Community Foundation Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president; 2009 highlights; information on programs and strategies, with sample grants; donor profiles; and lists of board members. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 2.78MB; PDF)
2009/10 Annual Report Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; Broad Art Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board's letter on lessons learned; ten-year review of education reform; five-year review of science and medical research; twenty-five-year review of arts, culture, and civic initiatives; financial statements; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Broad Art Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(83 pages; 6.40MB) FOLIO Link(83 pages; 6.40MB)
Native Artists: Livelihoods, Resources, Space, Gifts Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at University of Minnesota Rendon, Marcie; Ann Markusen Published: December 2009 Examines the experiences of Ojibwe artists in Minnesota, including access to training, funding, space, paying markets, and institutional support; discrimination and isolation; and relationships with communities. Profiles artists and makes recommendations. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Minorities; Minorities, Native Americans Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(128 pages; 2.89MB; PDF)
Untold Stories in South Africa: Creative Consequences of the Rights Clearance Culture for Documentary Filmmakers Black Filmmakers Network; Documentary Filmmakers' Association; American University Flynn, Sean; Peter Jaszi Published: December 2009 Surveys how South African documentary filmmakers perceive copyright clearance requirements and how the "clearance culture" affects their work. Recommends developing best practices, a legal advice network, ethical use standards, and policy proposals. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Black Filmmakers Network, Center for Social Media at American University, Documentary Filmmakers' Association, Washington School of Law at American University Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Arts and Culture; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 818KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, president and managing director's message, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(107 pages; 934KB; PDF)
Neuroeducation: Learning, Arts, and the Brain Dana Foundation Hardiman, Mariale; Janet Eilber; Susan Magsamen; Guy McKhann Published: November 2009 Excerpts presentations and discussions from a May 2009 conference on the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, the arts, and learning — the effects of early arts education on other aspects of cognition and implications for policy and practice. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Related Organization(s): Johns Hopkins University School of Education Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 1.47MB; HTML)
Philadelphia Public Art: The Full Spectrum PennPraxis Published: November 2009 Examines how the city commissions, manages, and conserves public art, where support is needed, and how to improve existing programs. Makes policy recommendations for neighborhood revitalization and economic development efforts. Includes case studies. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(106 pages; 25.5MB; HTML)
Arts & Culture in Chicago John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: November 2009 Provides an overview of MacArthur's grantmaking to arts and culture organizations in the Chicago area. Includes lists of representative grants and special projects. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 655KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 655KB; PDF)
Staying in School: Arts Education and New York City High School Graduation Rates Center for Arts Education Published: October 2009 Explores links between arts education — certified teachers, dedicated and equipped arts classrooms, partnerships, field trips — and high school graduation rates in New York City public schools. Calls for arts instruction for at-risk students. Funder(s): Altman Foundation, Booth Ferris Foundation, Greentree Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 2.04MB; PDF)
Impact Philanthropy: Arts & Culture Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Published: October 2009 Provides an overview of Atlanta area arts and cultural organizations; the role of the arts in education, youth engagement, community development, and support for underserved populations; and the foundation's support for the arts between 2005 and 2009. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Arts for All: The Vanguard Districts: Case Studies From the First Five Years Arts for All Waldorf, Lynn Published: September 2009 Analyzes the implementation of the Los Angeles County Regional Blueprint for Arts Education in eleven school districts. Assesses strategic plans to provide sequential, standards-based arts education, initial impact on student access, and lessons learned. Funder(s): Angell Foundation, Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, Boeing, Dana Foundation, Herb Alpert Foundation, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Target Corporation, Wallace Foundation, Warner Bros. Entertainment Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(146 pages; 2.41MB; PDF)
Research Into Action: Pathways to New Opportunities Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Published: September 2009 Synthesizes findings on the Philadelphia area's cultural engagement — patterns of cultural practice, demographic trends and forecasts, how the region compares nationally, how patrons migrate between organizations, and what determines engagement. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Harmelin Media Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.84MB; PDF)
Paid Patronage in Philadelphia: Migratory Trends and Growth Factors: A Patron Behavior Study Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; Target Resource Group Published: September 2009 Presents findings on patterns in patrons' support for cultural organizations, attrition and retention rates, and their effects on the growth of paid patronage. Examines three behavior types, their investment patterns, and their demographics. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Target Resource Group Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; ; HTML)
Honest Truths: Documentary Filmmakers on Ethical Challenges in Their Work Center for Social Media Aufderheide, Patricia; Mridu Chandra; Peter Jaszi Published: September 2009 Based on interviews, explores ethical challenges documentary filmmakers face in reconciling their responsibilities to subjects, viewers, and their artistic visions and production needs. Points out the lack of standards and support for ethical practices. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Arts and Culture; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 457KB; PDF)
An Evaluation of Private Foundation Copyright Licensing Policies, Practices and Opportunities Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University Published: August 2009 Examines foundations' and grantees' licensing of copyrighted works created with foundation support, with a focus on the use of open licenses such as Creative Commons. Outlines terms, reported benefits, and concerns. Lists examples and recommendations. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): FDR Group, Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 530KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report James S. Kemper Foundation Published: August 2009 Contains mission statement, letter from the president, program information, grant guidelines, profiles and lists of Kemper Scholars, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): James S. Kemper Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 538KB; PDF)
Gay People Are Living There: Reaching Out Beyond the Cities Atlantic Philanthropies Nel, Marion; Janet Shapiro Published: August 2009 Evaluates the 2008 Out In Africa Satellite Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Mafikeng, South Africa. Describes the challenges and impact of bringing queer films to isolated, mainly black and poor, gay and lesbian communities and strengthening local groups. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Related Organization(s): Gay Umbrella, Out In Africa Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.98MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Heinz Endowments Published: 2009 Contains president's message, foundation history, 2008 grants list, financial summary, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 250KB; PDF)
Engaging Audiences Wallace Foundation Sherwood, Kay E. Published: August 2009 Summarizes discussion from an April 2009 conference on best practices for developing audiences for the arts in an economic downturn. Focuses on effective research, use of new media, collaboration within the arts sector, and bold, high-quality programming. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(21 pages; 1.58MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial summary, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 837KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(59 pages; 837KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair's letter, president's letter, values criteria, program information, grants lists, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 1.27MB; HTML)
Lectures on Materials Science for Architectural Conservation J. Paul Getty Trust Torraca, Giorgio Published: July 2009 Based on a lecture course, presents the scientific theory of the structure of building materials, metals, natural and synthetic polymers, and silicates, silanes, and silicones; their properties, deterioration, and conservation; and use in conservation. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Science/Technology; Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(205 pages; 5.45MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Nathan Cummings Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2008 included in financial statements. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(81 pages; 518KB; PDF) Financial Statements
2008 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2009 Contains message from the corporation chair, the board chair, and the president; program information; articles on Penn's issue areas; mission statement; financial statements; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.27MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.27MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Published: 2009 Contains profiles of three nonprofits, statement on Meyer's response to the effects of the economic downturn, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members, officers, and staff. Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML) FOLIO Link( pages; ; HTML)
The Qualities of Quality: Understanding Excellence in Arts Education Harvard Graduate School of Education Seidel, Steve; Lois Hetland; Patricia Palmer; Shari Tishman; Ellen Winner Published: June 2009 Based on interviews, site visits, and a literature review, examines how excellence in arts education is defined, how it is measured, and how decisions at all levels affect program quality. Offers tools to help decision makers reflect on and align goals. Funder(s): Arts Education Partnership, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 504KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: 2009 Contains president's essay, program information, grants list, profiles of MacArthur Fellows, the year in review, financial summary, program budgets, investment summary, statement on fairness and security, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 2/19MB; HTML) FOLIO Link(100 pages; 2/19MB; HTML)
Getting Beyond Breakeven: A Review of Capitalization Needs and Challenges of Philadelphia-Area Arts and Culture Organizations TDC Nelson, Susan Published: June 2009 Assesses the capitalization status, needs, and challenges nonprofit arts and culture organizations face in the Philadelphia region, as well as their financial literacy. Recommends ways to improve the organizations' financial health and capitalization. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 380KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2009 Contains president's message, program information, priorities for the scholarly communications program, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(126 pages; 336KB; PDF)
Arts Education for All: Lessons From the First Half of the Ford Foundation's National Arts Education Initiative OMG Center for Collaborative Learning Spilka, Gerri; Meg Long Published: June 2009 Provides an overview of an initiative to expand access to integrated arts education with partnership building, advocacy, and strategic communications activities. Discusses Ford's theory of change, challenges, lessons learned, and case summaries. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 558KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair and president's message, mission statement, program information and highlights, recent publications list, financial overview, grants list, funding guidelines, and lists of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 3.96MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report J. Paul Getty Trust Published: 2009 Contains board chair's message; president's message; information on the museum, research institute, conservation institute, and the foundation; grants highlights; grants list; publications list; lists of directors and staff; and financial statements. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 4.38MB; PDF)
Guidelines for Organizing Art Exhibitions on Addiction and Recovery Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: April 2009 Outlines the Innovators Combating Substance Abuse program's model for exhibiting art by those in addiction recovery as a way to offer insight into substance abuse and recovery. With lessons learned and submissions, selection, and installation guidelines. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Johns Hopkins University Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Arts and Culture; Health Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(16 pages; 522KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 522KB; PDF)
An Unfinished Canvas: Local Partnerships in Support of Arts Education in California SRI International Woodworth, Katrina R.; Debbie H. Kim; Dana M. Petersen; Victoria Tse Published: April 2009 Based on case studies of partnerships between districts, schools, and arts organizations, highlights findings and lessons learned about partnership goals and design, instruction, teachers' capacity building, funding, and assessment and accountability. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(66 pages; 1.31MB; PDF)
The Economic Situation of New York City's Health and Human Services and Cultural Nonprofit Organizations Fiscal Policy Institute Published: April 2009 Offers a profile of the city's nonprofit sector and its role in the economy, including employment numbers and trends, employee demographics, location and size of organizations, total wages, and average wages. Provides data by component industry. Funder(s): Charles H. Revson Foundation, Inc., Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Resource Exchange, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Human Services; Health; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 102KB; PDF)
Involving Youth in the Arts Project: Phase II — Focus Groups on Next Generation Leadership William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Hessenius, Barry Published: April 2009 As a follow-up on the 2007 report Involving Youth in Non Profit Arts Organization, offers findings and recommendations from arts organization administrators of various ages on bridging generational gaps and recruiting and retaining younger leaders. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 1.30MB; PDF)
An Unfinished Canvas: District Capacity and the Use of New State Funds for Arts Education in California SRI International Woodworth, Katrina R.; Jennifer A. Bland; Ashley Z. Campbell; Nicolette L. Mayes Published: April 2009 Based on a survey of school district officials, explores districts' capacity to support arts education, their allocation of new funding for visual and performing arts in 2006-07, resulting changes and remaining challenges, and implications. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 1.46MB; PDF)
Philadelphia Cultural Engagement Index Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; WolfBrown Published: March 2009 Presents baseline data for a comprehensive measure to track broad cultural engagement. Examines patterns of activity; variation by county, race/ethnicity, gender, age and discipline; ways to increase engagement; and factors that influence activity levels. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): WolfBrown Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(96 pages; 5.28MB; PDF)
The Arts Advantage: Expanding Arts Education in the Boston Public Schools Boston Foundation Gittleman, Julia; Laura Perille Published: February 2009 Presents findings from a survey on the availability of arts education in the city's public schools, relevant school traits, funding needs, and partners. Offers recommendations and strategies for a three-year expansion plan. Highlights best practices. Funder(s): Barr Foundation, Boston Foundation, EdVestors, Hunt Alternatives Fund, Linde Family Foundation Related Organization(s): Boston Public Schools, Mendelsohn, Gittleman & Associates, LLC Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 907KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 907KB; PDF)
Poetry and New Media: A Users Guide Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute Published: December 2009 Offers guidance on legal and business issues such as fair use and royalties, permissions, and licensing and suggestions for boosting access to and engagement with poetry, including creating modular poetry guides and engaging educators and communities. Funder(s): Poetry Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(74 pages; 682KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Weingart Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair's message, financial statements, grants list, grant guidelines, and program information in the areas of arts and culture, health, human services, and public and society benefit. Funder(s): Weingart Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML) Grants List
Assessing Creative Media's Social Impact Fledgling Fund Barrett, Diana; Sheila Leddy Published: December 2008 Examines case studies of documentary film as a means of outreach and community engagement in the age of social media. Offers a model for assessing impact based on quality and ability to enhance awareness, engagement, and social movement and effect change. Funder(s): Fledgling Fund Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Arts and Culture; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(23 pages; 4.34MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, tribute to Robert Howard Ahmanson, president's and managing director's messages, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 786KB; PDF)
Technician Training for the Maintenance of In Situ Mosaics J. Paul Getty Trust; Institut National du Patrimoine de Tunisie Published: December 2008 Explains procedural requirements and technical components of a comprehensive survey of the city's historic buildings and neighborhoods designed to help guide planning, maintenance, and investment decisions. Discusses selected findings and best practices. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Institut National du Patrimoine de Tunisie Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(133 pages; 7.60MB; PDF)
The Los Angeles Historic Resource Survey Report: A Framework for a Citywide Historic Resource Survey J. Paul Getty Trust Howe, Kathryn Welch Published: November 2008 Explains procedural requirements and technical components of a comprehensive survey of the city's historic buildings and neighborhoods designed to help guide planning, maintenance, and investment decisions. Discusses selected findings and best practices. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(120 pages; 6.33MB; PDF)
30 Years of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: November 2008 Provides a broad overview of the foundation's history and grantmaking activities in 1978-2008. Includes charts of foundation assets, total and annual giving, and cumulative number of grants awarded. Includes lists of previous and current board members. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.64MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 1.64MB; PDF)
State Arts Policy: Trends and Future Prospects RAND Corporation Lowell, Julia F. Published: November 2008 Examines how some state arts agencies are expanding their mission, strengthening their ties with state government, and utilizing policy tools beyond grantmaking. Outlines possible changes to the distribution of state arts resources and other implications. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 702KB; PDF)
Magnetizing Neighborhoods Through Amateur Arts Performance Urban Institute Taylor, D. Garth Published: October 2008 Outlines the Arts and Cultural Indicators in Community Building Project's findings on how amateur, informal arts activity improves a community's desirability, social integration, and quality of life as measured by population, test scores, and crime rates. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 100KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants lists, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's expanded approach to grantmaking. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 2.96MB; PDF)
Recording, Documentation, and Information Management for the Conservation of Heritage Places: Guiding Principles J. Paul Getty Trust Letellier, Robin; François LeBlanc; Werner Schmid Published: October 2008 Provides guidance on integrating recording, documentation, and information management of territories, sites, groups of buildings, or monuments into the conservation process; evaluating proposals; consulting specialists; and controlling implementation. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(174 pages; 13.12MB; PDF)
Cultural Engagement in California's Inland Regions James Irvine Foundation; WolfBrown Brown, Alan S.; Amy Kitchener; Jennifer Novak Published: September 2008 Analyzes survey data on attitudes toward and engagement in music, drama, literature, dance, and visual arts in the San Joaquin Valley and the Inland Empire. Takes a broad look at modes of arts participation in relation to cultural identity and heritage. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Alliance for California Traditional Arts, WolfBrown Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Minorities Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(189 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)
An Unfinished Canvas: A Review of Large-Scale Assessment in K-12 Arts Education SRI International Stites, Regie; Heather Malin Published: September 2008 Reviews the status of and current practices in statewide standards-based arts assessment for K-12 education accountability. Examines the approaches and criteria of several models of large-scale arts assessment and five states' assessment programs. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)
Cultivating Demand for the Arts: Arts Learning, Arts Engagement, and State Arts Policy RAND Corporation Zakaras, Laura; Julia F. Lowell Published: September 2008 Based on interviews and a review of literature and data, examines supply-and-demand issues for the arts and proposes ways for state arts agencies to cultivate long-term audiences through institutional support. Discusses policy implications. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(150 pages; 1.29MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: 2008 Contains president's essay, program information, grant summaries, profiles of MacArthur Fellows Program award recipients, timeline of the year in review, financial statements, and list of officers and staff. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 4.48MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(50 pages; 4.48MB; PDF)
Arts Education in Wisconsin Public Schools: A Preliminary Review Music for All; Arts Wisconsin; Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education Published: August 2008 Using district data for grades six to twelve, examines the state of public school arts education in the state, including disciplines and courses offered, student enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and the effects of the district's location and wealth. Funder(s): Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, Ward-Brodt Music, Wisconsin Education Association Council Related Organization(s): Arts Wisconsin, Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 4.53MB; PDF)
Arts for All: Connecting to New Audiences Wallace Foundation DeVita, M. Christine; András Szántò Published: August 2008 Summarizes discussions among arts leaders and experts at an April 2008 conference on how to build arts appreciation and participation in a new environment through better marketing, new technology, and audience research. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 309KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Nathan Cummings Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2007 included in financial statements. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(85 pages; 3.45MB; PDF) Financial Statements
2007 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial summary, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 712KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(59 pages; 712KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2008 Contains president's message, an outline of the foundation's new initiatives in the area of scholarly publishing, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(124 pages; 297KB; PDF)
From Hip-Hop to Shakespeare: Dallas Blazes "Coordinated" Trail in Arts Education for City Young People Wallace Foundation Published: July 2008 Describes the trend toward coordinated approaches to arts education, with a focus on a Wallace-funded program linking artists, local government, cultural organizations, schools, and parents to bring quality arts education to Dallas' poorest children. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: Trailblazing Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, president and board chair's message, profiles of three nonprofits, information on Exponent Award recipients, grants list, financial information, and lists of board members, officers, and staff. Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 4.69MB; PDF) Interactive Version FOLIO Link(48 pages; 4.69MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2008 Contains message from the corporation chair, the board chair, and the president; program descriptions by four Philadelphia area journalists; mission statement; financial statements; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.47MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
Annotated Bibliography on Research Related to Arts for Children & Youth William Penn Foundation McClearn, Elizabeth Published: June 2008 Provides a bibliography of reports demonstrating the positive effects of arts education on children and youth. Includes hyperlinks and abstracts. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 62KB; PDF)
Revitalizing Arts Education Through Community-Wide Coordination RAND Corporation Bodilly, Susan; Catherine H. Augustine; Laura Zakaras Published: June 2008 Based on site visits, interviews, and literature and document reviews, presents a comparative case study of how six community initiatives were launched to improve arts education through collaboration among multiple organizations and how they evolved. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(108 pages; 901KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report J. Paul Getty Trust Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message; president's message; information on the museum, research institute, and conservation institute; the foundation's grants highlights; grants list; publications list; lists of directors and staff; and financial statements. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(82 pages; 5.00MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; Broad Art Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board's letter; program information; grants list; grantee profiles in education reform, medical research, art, and civic initiatives; and combined financial statements for the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and the Broad Art Foundation. Funder(s): Broad Art Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(82 pages; 4.84MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(82 pages; 4.84MB; PDF)
An Unfinished Canvas: Teacher Preparation, Instructional Delivery, and Professional Development in the Arts SRI International Guha, Roneeta; Debbie H. Kim; Heather Malin; June Park; Katrina R. Woodworth Published: May 2008 Based on surveys, interviews, and secondary data analyses, identifies deficiencies in teacher preparation, instruction, and development in the arts in California, and recommends minimum training requirements and support for professional development. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(138 pages; 2.91MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Taos Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, director's letter, program highlights, FAQs, information on funds and grants, list of grantees, and lists of board members, staff, and advisors. Funder(s): Taos Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 939KB; PDF)
An Unfinished Canvas: Allocating Funding and Instructional Time for Elementary Arts Education SRI International Gallagher, H. Alix; Ashley Z. Campbell; Camille E. Esch; Heather Malin; Nicolette L. Mayes; Katrina R. Woodworth Published: April 2008 Examines the state, district, and school policies on time allocation and funding that support comprehensive arts instruction in ten exemplar arts programs, compares them to those in typical California schools, and recommends reforms at the district level. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.04MB; PDF)
Artist Space Development: Making the Case Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC) Jackson, Maria Rosario; Florence Kabwasa-Green Published: April 2008 Based on case studies, discusses the challenges advocates of artist space development face, the arguments they make to garner support, the strategic approaches they take, and what they achieve in making artist space a priority in community development. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.42MB; PDF)
Artist Space Development: Financing Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC) Walker, Christopher Published: April 2008 Examines the process of developing and financing artist space projects, such as sources and uses of cash, subsidies, regulations, and zoning and building codes. Looks at risks, challenges, and solutions, and makes suggestions for funders and supporters. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(114 pages; 1.59MB; PDF)
Learning, Arts, and the Brain: The Dana Consortium Report on Arts and Cognition Dana Foundation Gazzaniga, Michael; Carolyn Asbury; Barbara Rich, Eds. Published: March 2008 Reports findings from multiple neuroscientific studies on the impact of arts training on the enhancement of other cognitive capacities, such as reading acquisition, sequence learning, geometrical reasoning, and memory. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(146 pages; 1.54MB; PDF)
The Economic Environment of American Symphony Orchestras Stanford University Graduate School of Business Flanagan, Robert J. Published: March 2008 Analyzes the cycles and trends in the economic health of symphony orchestras. Discusses factors affecting their revenues and expenses, as well as linkages to orchestra policies, market characteristics, and competition for audiences and support. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 2.77MB; PDF)
Transforming Arts Teaching: The Role of Higher Education Dana Foundation Polin, Jane L.; Barbara Rich, Eds. Published: February 2008 Discusses innovations in arts-teacher training, such as partnerships and interdisciplinary, integrated, and individualized programs. Features excerpts from Dana's 2007 symposium and profiles of best practices at twenty-four higher-education institutions. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(87 pages; 818KB; PDF)
Recut, Reframe, Recycle: Quoting Copyrighted Material in User-Generated Video Center for Social Media at American University Aufderheide, Patricia; Peter Jaszi Published: January 2008 Describes common user practices in re-appropriating copyrighted material in their own online videos. Discusses their legality under fair use and their risk of curtailment by methods being considered to control online piracy and theft of copyrighted works. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Science/Technology; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 1.68MB; PDF)
Vital Signs: Metro Boston's Arts and Cultural Nonprofits 1999 and 2004 Boston Foundation Nelson, Susan; Ann McQueen Published: December 2007 Examines four "vital signs," or categories of data, to gauge the health of the area's arts and cultural nonprofit organizations in 1999-2004: a supportive environment, an innovative marketplace, an engaged audience, and the right-sized organization. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(79 pages; 1.24MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(79 pages; 1.24MB; PDF)
Community Partners in Arts Access Evaluation University of Pennsylvania Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert Published: November 2007 Assesses the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's Community Partners in Arts Access initiative in Philadelphia and Camden. Includes summaries of grantee reports and interviews. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.65MB; PDF)
The Impact of the Multi-Arts Production Fund From the Artists' Perspective Creative Capital Foundation Martenson, Edward A. Published: October 2007 Examines the administration and role of the Multi-Arts Production Fund in enhancing the quality of arts projects, artists' work beyond the supported project, the organizations that commission or present the work, and the field of live performance. Funder(s): Creative Capital Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Multi-Arts Production Fund, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(41 pages; 677KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, president's and managing director's messages, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(110 pages; 689KB; PDF)
Cultivating "Natural" Cultural Districts Rockefeller Foundation Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert Published: September 2007 Examines the geographically-defined networks created by the presence of a density of cultural assets in Philadelphia neighborhoods. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Reinvestment Fund, Social Impact of the Arts Project Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 2.82MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 208KB; PDF)
Area Cultural Groups Adjust to Changing Audience Patterns William Penn Foundation Horn, Patricia Published: July 2007 Explores ways in which Philadelphia area libraries and other arts and cultural nonprofits are responding to growing competition for audiences, including building renovations, innovations in ticket subscriptions, and connecting people through a cause. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 220KB; PDF)
Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences in the City of Chicago Americans for the Arts Published: June 2007 Documents the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in the U.S., and provides compelling new evidence that the arts are a significant industry in the City of Chicago, generating $1.09 billion annually in local economic activity. Funder(s): Illinois Arts Alliance, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 1.71MB; PDF)
The New Deal, Version 1.5: Monetizing and Mission Center for Social Media at American University Published: June 2007 Provides results from a survey of leading broadcasters, independent filmmakers, production houses, and distributors, in order to explore how stakeholders are negotiating the deals to marry public television content and online accessibility. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Independent Television Service Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(18 pages; 304KB; PDF)
Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences Americans for the Arts Published: May 2007 Documents the significant economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry on communities nationwide — economic activity, jobs, growth, and government revenue generated. Includes data tables on arts expenditures and their impact by region. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(314 pages; 2.18MB; PDF)
The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Performing Arts on the City of Omaha Omaha Community Foundation Published: May 2007 Provides an overview of the history of the nonprofit performing arts in Omaha, and examines the benefits the industry has for the overall economy, earnings, self-employment income, jobs, and state and local tax collections in the city. Funder(s): Holland Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 14.5MB; PDF)
The Good, the Bad, and the Confusing: User-Generated Video Creators on Copyright Center for Social Media at American University Aufderheide, Patricia; Peter Jaszi Published: April 2007 Presents findings from a survey of independent producers of online video content. Examines producers' attitudes toward copyright, assumptions and knowledge about their use of others' intellectual property, and their stake in their own. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(14 pages; 180KB; PDF)
Involving Youth in Nonprofit Arts Organizations: A Call to Action William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Hessenius, Barry Published: April 2007 Explores the issues and challenges facing nonprofit arts organizations as they strive to attract new talent to administer their affairs, to serve as artists and audiences, and to act as advocates, boosters, and financial supporters. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(67 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
An Unfinished Canvas: Arts Education in California: Taking Stock of Policies and Practices SRI International Woodworth, Katrina R.; Ashley Z. Campbell; H. Alix Gallagher; Roneeta Guha; Debbie H. Kim; Alejandra Lopez-Torkos Published: March 2007 Provides an overview of K-12 arts education, including course offerings; availability of teachers, facilities, and materials; standards alignment, assessment, and accountability practices; and equal access. Discusses barriers and recommendations. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(163 pages; 1.63MB; PDF)
Arts and Culture in the Metropolis: Strategies for Sustainability RAND Corporation McCarthy, Kevin; Elizabeth Heneghan Ondaatje; Jennifer Novak Published: March 2007 Evaluates support for the arts in eleven cities, including Philadelphia. Suggests using cultural institutions for economic development and neighborhood revitalization, and recommends the establishment of a central agency to coordinate cultural affairs. Funder(s): Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(124 pages; 769KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information and highlights, recent publications list, grants list, financial statements, and list of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 2.92MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's message on the foundation's long-term goals, mission statement, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 2MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(53 pages; 2MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: Lifelines Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's and chair's message, mission statement, profiles of five nonprofit leadership awardees, list of grants, financial statements, and list of board members, officers, and staff. Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 4.72MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 4.72MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Heinz Endowments Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial summary, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 2.22MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's essay, grant summaries, profiles of MacArthur Fellows Program award recipients, timeline of the year in review, financial statements, and list of officers and staff. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(102 pages; 1.8MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(102 pages; 1.8MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2007 Contains message from the president, CEO, and board chair; foundation history and mission statement; program descriptions written by three Philadelphia area journalists; financial statements; grants list; and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 4.77MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(48 pages; 4.77MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Nathan Cummings Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's message, list of trustees and staff, program descriptions, grants list, and shareholder activities report. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(95 pages; 3.13MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Nathan Cummings Foundation Published: 2005 Contains chair's message, president's report, list of trustees and staff, and program descriptions. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 876KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2007 Contains letters from the board chair and the president, program information, grants lists, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's new decision-making model and three-tiered grantmaking approach. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 899KB; PDF)
Lou Bellamy: 2006 McKnight Distinguished Artist McKnight Foundation Published: November 2006 Features essays about Bellamy's influence as a theater artist; a chronology of his work and life, including thirty years working with the Penumbra Theatre Company; and original photographs. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 3MB; PDF)
Cultural Vitality in Communities: Interpretation and Indicators Urban Institute Jackson, Maria Rosario; Joaquín Herranz; Florence Kabwasa-Green Published: November 2006 Provides national and local measurements of arts and cultural assets, reflecting a wide range of community activity. Compares selected U.S. metropolitan areas, and discusses integration of cultural vitality indicators into policy and planning. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 4.6MB; PDF)
The Heritage Health Index Report to the Henry Luce Foundation on the State of American Art Collections Heritage Preservation; Institute of Museum Library Services Published: October 2006 Analyzes survey data on the condition and preservation needs of collections of American art and highlights cataloging backlogs and the lack of emergency/disaster plans, on-site storage space, preservation plans for digital collections, and stable funding. Funder(s): Henry Luce Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(98 pages; 7.88MB; PDF)
The Hieroglyphic Stairway of Copán, Honduras: Study Results and Conservation Proposals J. Paul Getty Trust Published: October 2006 Summarizes historic research and scientific studies on the stone and mortar materials, biological colonization, condition, and environment of the stairway. Outlines the conservation history and proposes options for future conservation and monitoring. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(186 pages; 28.8MB; PDF)
The Grasshopper or the Ant: A Review of Endowment Giving Policy Options for the DDCF Arts Program Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Taylor, Russell Willis Published: October 2006 Outlines the history, necessity, benefits, and risks of endowment funds in the arts; its effectiveness in advancing the foundation's mission; and alternatives. Suggests questions to help clarify whether an endowment is the best option for a grantee. Funder(s): Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(10 pages; 48KB; PDF)
Crossover: How Artists Build Careers Across Commercial, Nonprofit and Community Work Project on Regional and Industrial Economics Markusen, Ann; Sam Gilmore; Amanda Johnson; Titus Levi; Andrea Martinez Published: October 2006 Explores how Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay area musicians, writers, and performing and visual artists move across sectors as part of their artistic and career development. Includes suggestions for developing opportunity and support for crossover. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation, Leveraging Investments in Creativity, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 3.1MB; PDF)
Creative Networks: Mexican Immigrant Assets in Chicago Center for Cultural Understanding and Change Published: October 2006 Examines how Mexican immigrants' cultural and artistic participation in church, school, and informal arts group activities strengthens their social networking and contributes to the diversity of Chicago's communities. Includes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Field Museum, Science of Networks in Communities Research Group, Team Engineering Collaboratory at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Ethnic Studies; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(189 pages; 30KB; PDF)
Critical Issues Facing the Arts in California James Irvine Foundation Published: September 2006 Examines demographic, economic, and technological trends shaping California's artistic and cultural communities, and outlines five major themes essential for identifying strategies to ensure the future of the state's arts sector. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): AEA Consulting Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 162KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(35 pages; 162KB; PDF)
Portfolio 2006 Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Published: September 2006 Interprets a wide range of data from 218 organizations — including revenue, employment, attendance, and fundraising — to evaluate the economic and social contribution provided by the arts and cultural community in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 4.9MB; PDF)
The Search for Shining Eyes: Audiences, Leadership and Change in the Symphony Orchestra Field John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Wolf, Thomas Published: September 2006 Describes the impact of the Magic of Music program, which supported fifteen orchestras in addressing the decline in audiences, exploring and evaluating new programmatic ideas, and fostering new forms of joint activity. Includes lessons learned. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(59 pages; 4.5MB; PDF)
Bloggers: A Portrait of the Internet's New Storytellers Pew Internet & American Life Project Lenhart, Amanda; Susannah Fox Published: July 2006 Presents findings from a survey that explores how a group of mostly youthful writers and creators are using the new medium of blogging to express their creativity by documenting and sharing their personal experiences. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(33 pages; 260KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: Leadership in Advocacy Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, letter from the president and the board chair, profiles of nonprofit leaders in advocacy, grants list, application guidelines, financial highlights, and lists of board members, officers, and staff. Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 639KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 639KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.85MB; PDF)
Conversations in the Field: Where Are We Now? Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Published: June 2006 Summarizes the thoughts of more than a hundred American theater company leaders and independent artists. Details many of the challenges and opportunities facing the theater community in the post-September 11, 2001 environment. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Related Organization(s): American Theatre Magazine Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(10 pages; 306KB; PDF)
Creative Connections: Arts, Ideas, and Economic Progress in Greater Phoenix Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture Published: May 2006 Highlights the importance of creative occupations in an innovative economy, and describes the gap that Greater Phoenix realized when creative occupations were benchmarked with competitor regions. Funder(s): Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 464KB; PDF)
pARTicipate San Diego: The Case for Increased Cultural Patronage San Diego Foundation Published: April 2006 Evaluates community participation and support for the arts in San Diego County compared to other communities. Outlines a long-term plan to translate community involvement into increased participation, larger audiences, and greater financial support. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation, USBancorp Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.8MB; PDF)
Artists' Centers: Evolution and Impact on Careers, Neighborhoods and Economies Project on Regional and Industrial Economics Markusen, Ann; Amanda Johnson Published: February 2006 Explores how dedicated art centers in Minnesota strengthen individual artists and revitalize communities by providing access to workspace, residencies, grants, mentoring, programming, and exhibition and performance space. Includes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at University of Minnesota, McKnight Foundation Related Organization(s): University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(113 pages; 9.2MB; PDF)
Poetry in America Poetry Foundation Schwartz, Lisa; Robert Bailey; Ned English; Lisbeth Goble Published: January 2006 Presents findings from a survey of more than 1,000 adult readers with varying levels of interest in poetry. Looks at the current role of poetry, and serves as a benchmark for measuring future initiatives, including audience development programs. Funder(s): Poetry Foundation Related Organization(s): National Opinion Research Center Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(113 pages; 514KB; PDF)
Mapping Cultural Participation in Chicago Cultural Policy Center at The University of Chicago LaLonde, Robert; Colm O'Muircheartaigh; Julia Perkins Published: 2006 Charts the household income, educational level, race, and ethnicity of all neighborhoods in Chicago's metropolitan area and explores whether smaller, ethnic, and diverse organizations reach a different audience than the larger institutions. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(61 pages; 19.5MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: Facing Facts Wallace Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, recent publications list, grants list, financial statements, list of directors and staff, and case studies that highlight the use of data to plan and implement programs. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 6.6MB; PDF)
The Arts and State Governments: At Arm's Length or Arm in Arm? RAND Corporation Lowell, Julia F.; Elizabeth Heneghan Ondaatje Published: 2006 Examines strategies for state arts agencies to increase government support for the arts. Assesses government spending on the arts, and recommends that agencies strengthen their relationships with elected officials and raise their public profile. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 914KB; PDF)
Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Ruppert, Sandra Published: 2006 Examines the decline of funding for arts education in public schools. Describes how the study of specific art forms can advance math and reading comprehension, contributes to cognitive and social skills, and increases overall learning. Funder(s): MetLife Foundation Related Organization(s): Arts Education Partnership Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 957KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, president's message, description of the foundation's communications goals, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 1.9MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(50 pages; 1.9MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, message from board chair and president, articles by Philadelphia-area journalists about several of the foundation's initiatives, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 3.8MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 3.8MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of staff, and an outline of the foundation's new initiative to address the post-retirement health needs of faculty and staff within the higher education system. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(99 pages; 218KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, program information, profiles of MacArthur Fellows Program recipients, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and a description of the impact of technological change on the foundation's programs. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 1.8MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(104 pages; 1.8MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's international and green building initiatives, and partnership to raise community capital program. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(89 pages; 278KB; PDF)
Thriving Arts: Thriving Small Communities Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Rodning Bash, Sharon Published: 2006 Presents findings from a study of ten rural Minnesota communities to identify factors related to successful community arts development. Includes recommendations to inform future investment in the arts. Funder(s): Bush Foundation, McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 850KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, managing director's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(107 pages; 661KB; PDF)
Documentary Filmmakers' Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use Center for Social Media at American University Published: 2006 Clarifies common misunderstandings about fair use doctrine and presents a formal guideline, organized around four classes of copyright situations that documentary filmmakers and artists confront regularly in practice, for determining fair use. Funder(s): Grantmakers in Film & Electronic Media, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): American University Washington College of Law Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 428KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Nathan Cummings Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, list of trustees and staff, program descriptions, grants list, special report on Hurricane Katrina response, and shareholder activities report. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(96 pages; 10.89MB; PDF)
Creative New York Center for an Urban Future Keegan, Robin; Michael Kane; Neil Kleiman; Beth Siegel Published: December 2005 Examines the economic importance of New York's nonprofit arts, cultural organizations, and for-profit creative companies, and explores strategies for maintaining the city's arts preeminence in the face of intense competition from other cities. Funder(s): Deutsche Bank, Independence Community Foundation, New York Community Trust, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 449KB; PDF)
Motivations Matter: Findings and Practical Implications of a National Survey of Cultural Participation Urban Institute Ostrower, Francie Published: November 2005 Presents findings from a national survey of 1,231 Americans. Examines the motivations and expectations of those who attend plays, musical performances, and other arts events. Looks at practical implications for audience participation building. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(12 pages; 199KB; PDF)
The Diversity of Cultural Participation: Findings From a National Survey Urban Institute Ostrower, Francie Published: November 2005 Provides in-depth data to demonstrate the variety of motivations, circumstances, and experiences associated with attendance at different types of arts and cultural events. Includes implications for expanding audience participation. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(48 pages; 294KB; PDF)
Foundation Funding for Arts Education Foundation Center Renz, Loren; Josefina Atienza Published: October 2005 Examines the size and scope of arts education grantmaking by U.S. foundations in 2003, and changes in giving since 1999. Includes brief profiles of leading arts education grantmakers, demonstrating the wide variety of arts education strategies employed. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Grantmakers in the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.9MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 1.9MB; PDF)
Creating Public Value Through State Arts Agencies Arts Midwest Moore, Mark; Gaylen Moore Published: October 2005 Examines how state arts agencies can build public value by strengthening ties to people and to the arts community. Offers guidance on measuring and communicating public value, and cultivating support from policymakers, the arts community, and the public. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(128 pages; 1.7MB; PDF)
Judy Onofrio: 2005 McKnight Distinguished Artist McKnight Foundation Published: 2005 Features essays about Onofrio's artistic influence as a sculptor, a chronology of her work and life, and original photographs. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(62 pages; 9.3MB; PDF)
Intergenerational Connections: Older Volunteers in the Arts and Humanities International Longevity Center Published: October 2005 Examines programs that engage older adults and connect them with young people, through volunteering in arts and humanities organizations. Explores recent development in volunteerism, civic engagement, and intergenerational programming areas. Funder(s): MetLife Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Volunteerism; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(54 pages; 234KB; PDF)
Museums After School: How Museums Are Reaching Kids, Partnering With Schools, and Making a Difference James Irvine Foundation Published: September 2005 Provides observations and lessons learned by the schools and museums that participated in Irvine's four-year Museum Youth Initiative. Outlines the approach each museum adopted in developing afterschool programs. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.1MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
Bright Stars: Charting the Impact of the Arts in Rural Minnesota McKnight Foundation Cuesta, Carlo; Dana Gillespie; Padraic Lillis Published: September 2005 Explores the impact of the arts on eight Minnesota towns with populations of 500-13,000. Offers insight into the crucial contribution the arts can make to rural Minnesota communities, in their ability to survive challenging social and economic changes. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Related Organization(s): Creation In Common Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(81 pages; 6.1MB; PDF)
Arts Service Organizations: A Study of Impact and Capacity Boston Foundation Wang, June; Susan Nelson Published: August 2005 Evaluates the capacity of arts and cultural organizations during a two-year initiative while they assisted other small nonprofits and individual artists. Addresses issues of funding and partnerships; includes recommendations. Funder(s): Barr Foundation, Boston Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(52 pages; 3.1MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 3.1MB; PDF)
A Portrait of the Visual Arts: Meeting the Challenges of a New Era RAND Corporation McCarthy, Kevin; Arthur Brooks; Elizabeth Heneghan Ondaatje; Andras Szanto Published: August 2005 Examines changes in the visual arts environment, including blockbuster special exhibits, well-paid "superartists," and the arts market transformation. Explores how these changes affect the way visual arts are created, marketed, distributed, and consumed. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(152 pages; 514KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Focus on Leadership Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, letter from the president and the board chair, profiles of nonprofit leaders, grants list, application guidelines, financial highlights, and lists of board members, officers, and staff. Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 4.05MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 4.05MB; PDF)
You Are Here: Exploring Arts in the Suburbs McKnight Foundation Richard, Diane; Peggy Parker; Gayle Thorsen Published: June 2005 Provides a collection of essays written by local authors that examine how creative projects have enhanced public space and provided a cultural identity in the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Looks at the growing public arts movement. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Related Organization(s): FORECAST Public Artworks Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 4.2MB; PDF)
Philadelphia and Camden Cultural Participation Benchmark Project Social Impact of the Arts Project at University of Pennsylvania Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert Published: June 2005 Examines the current state of cultural participation in North Philadelphia and Camden, and available options for expansion. Includes the results of a focus group study, a neighborhood resident survey, and small-area estimates of cultural participation. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 1.7MB; PDF)
Lessons Learned: Regional Arts Development Program — Understanding the power of strategic operating support for mid-size arts organizations Bush Foundation Published: 2005 Describes the key findings and ongoing development of long-term funding of strategic operating support for mid-size arts groups in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Includes case studies of twenty-two participating organizations. Funder(s): Bush Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(44 pages; 955KB; PDF)
Gifts of the Muse: Reframing the Debate About the Benefits of the Arts RAND Corporation McCarthy, Kevin; Arthur Brooks; Elizabeth Heneghan Ondaatje; Laura Zakaras Published: February 2005 Offers an alternative view of how arts benefits society based on understanding individual, intrinsic benefits as the gateway to more public benefits. Argues that efforts to sustain the supply of the arts should be balanced with a focus on building demand. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(124 pages; 936KB; PDF)
Smart Concerts: Orchestras in the Age of Edutainment John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Brown, Alan S. Published: January 2005 Provides a summary of the recent shift in concert programming, and discusses four strategies for enhancing the concert experience: contextual programming, dramatization of music, visual enhancements, and embedded interpretation. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Surrounding Children With Opportunity Wallace Foundation Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, recent foundation publications list, grants list, investment strategies, financial statements, and list of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 2.7MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 4MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 4MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's message, program information, profiles of MacArthur Fellows Program recipients, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and a description of the foundation's efforts in the peace and security field. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(92 pages; 1.9MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's message, grantmaking strategy during the transition in presidential leadership, principles of grantmaking, lessons learned, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 316KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Kresge Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's college science, green building, and metropolitan Detroit revitalization initiatives. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 337KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report William Penn Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, program information, outline of the foundation's efforts to effect policy and systems change, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.5MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Heinz Endowments Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 3MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, managing director's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(106 pages; 22MB; PDF)
Creative Community Index 2005: Measuring Progress Toward a Vibrant Silicon Valley Cultural Initiatives Silicon Valley Published: 2005 Examines the region's ability to attract and retain creative workers, and the arts and cultural sector's relationship to business innovation and social identity. Includes recommendations for preserving the region's position as a creative center. Funder(s): Adobe Systems Incorporated, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 714KB; PDF)
Partnering Arts Education: A Working Model ArtsConnection Rich, Barbara; Rob Horowitz Published: 2005 Describes the formation of partnerships between classroom teachers and artists, and highlights the importance of building successful residencies in schools. Includes concrete steps, using the ArtsConnection model. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 2.8MB; PDF)
There's Nothing Informal About It: Participatory Arts Within the Cultural Ecology of Silicon Valley Cultural Initiatives Silicon Valley Alvarez, Maribel Published: 2005 Examines key messages, themes, and attitudes related to activities of art practitioners, focusing on experiences that advance direct involvement and artistic creation by a broad range of people not conventionally considered artists. Funder(s): Adobe Systems Incorporated, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 910KB; PDF)
Arts, Culture, and the Social Health of the Nation 2005 Institute for Innovation in Social Policy Miringoff, Marque-Luisa; Sandra Opdycke Published: 2005 Examines the scope and level of participation in arts and culture activities by adults and children, and across income lines, in America. Assesses the value placed on attending arts events and other activities, and barriers that prevent participation. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(68 pages; 950K; PDF)
"You Want to Be a Part of Everything": The Arts, Community, and Learning Arts Education Partnership Smyth, Laura; Lauren Stevenson Published: 2005 Provides highlights of five youth-centered and youth-directed arts programs which were presented at an AEP forum in September, 2003. Explores the relationship between arts learning and community building. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, GE Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, United States Department of Education Related Organization(s): Lincoln Center Institute for Arts in Education Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 716KB; PDF)
Artists, Musicians and the Internet Pew Internet & American Life Project Madden, Mary Published: December 2004 Presents findings from a national survey of self-described artists and an online survey of 2,755 musicians that assess how artists and musicians use the Internet, what they think about copyright issues, and how they feel about online file sharing. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(61 pages; 619KB; PDF)
Stanislaw Skrowaczewski: 2004 McKnight Distinguished Artist McKnight Foundation Published: November 2004 Features essays about Skrowaczewski's influence as a conductor and composer; a chronology of his work and life; and original photographs. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, tribute to Howard F. Ahmanson, president's and managing director's messages, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(110 pages; 689KB; PDF)
Partnerships Between Large and Small Cultural Organizations: A Strategy for Building Arts Participation Urban Institute Ostrower, Francie Published: August 2004 Evaluates the Wallace Foundation's Community Partnerships for Cultural Participation initiative. Includes the difficulties that arise, achievement of participation-enhancing goals, and strategies for initiating, designing, and managing partnerships. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(16 pages; 542KB; PDF)
Arts and Non-arts Partnerships: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies Urban Institute Walker, Christopher Published: August 2004 Provides lessons learned from the Wallace Foundation's Community Partnerships for Cultural Participation initiative. Includes assessing the benefits to both parties in arts/non-arts partnerships, and developing strategies to maximize chances of success. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(16 pages; 201KB; PDF)
Initiators and Responders: A New Way to View Orchestra Audiences John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: July 2004 Analyzes the social context surrounding arts attendance and calls for experimentation and investment in new marketing relationships. Considers how orchestras and other arts groups might capitalize on social opportunities to attract new audiences. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 383KB; PDF)
Workshop on Methodology for the Conservation of Polychromed Wooden Altarpieces J. Paul Getty Trust Published: June 2004 Examines a number of issues related to the preservation of altarpieces, and proposes a series of integral and methodological recommendations to individuals and organizations involved in altarpiece conservation and management. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 502KB; PDF)
Culture Is Our Common Wealth: An Action Agenda to Enhance Revenues and Resources for Massachusetts Cultural Organizations Boston Foundation Published: May 2004 Looks at current support provided by the state of Massachusetts to arts and cultural organizations, and recommends ongoing advocacy to encourage additional support — specifically, increased investment in existing and new cultural facilities. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(127 pages; 3.5MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(127 pages; 3.5MB; PDF)
Vibrant Culture — Thriving Economy: Arts, Culture and Prosperity in Arizona's Valley of the Sun Battelle Memorial Institute Published: May 2004 Illustrates the economic importance of arts and culture, outlines the financial challenges facing the Valley's arts and culture institutions, and recommends regional strategies for advancement. Funder(s): Flinn Foundation, J. W. Kieckhefer Foundation, Margaret T. Morris Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Related Organization(s): Maricopa Regional Arts and Culture Task Force Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(65 pages; 570KB; PDF)
The Arts: A Competitive Advantage for California II California Arts Council Published: April 2004 Documents the current impact and value of arts and cultural activity on California's economy and quantifies the changes that have occurred since the 1994 report was conducted by the CAC. Funder(s): Arts & Business Council of Sacramento, California Arts Council, Cultural Initiatives Silicon Valley, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(102 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
Immigrant Participatory Arts: An Insight Into Community-building in Silicon Valley Cultural Initiatives Silicon Valley Moriarty, Pia Published: April 2004 Explores the function served by participation in the arts, based on performances, museum exhibits, street festivals, arts schools, and arts-mediated religious events held by ninety arts groups in Santa Clara County's immigrant and refugee communities. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Fund for Folk Culture, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 1.7MB; PDF)
The Economic Activity of Dance in New York City: Executive Summary AMS Planning & Research Corp Published: March 2004 Looks at the economic impact of dance activity in New York City in 2002. Commissioned by Dance/NYC, a New York City-based advocacy organization for professional dance in the city. Funder(s): Jerome Robbins Foundation, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 160KB; HTML)
Pew Fellowships in the Arts: A Report on Lessons Learned From an Evaluation Pew Charitable Trusts Published: February 2004 Assesses the impact PFA has had both on individual artists who received fellowships and on the greater Philadelphia cultural community, and makes program recommendations. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 74KB; PDF)
Sarasota Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: January 2004 Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Sarasota residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Symphony Orchestra League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, Theatre Communications Group, Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(58 pages; 388KB; PDF)
Boston Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: January 2004 Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Boston residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Symphony Orchestra League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, Theatre Communications Group, Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(58 pages; 403KB; PDF)
Washington, D.C. Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: January 2004 Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Washington-area residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Symphony Orchestra League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, Theatre Communications Group, Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(58 pages; 399KB; PDF)
Minneapolis-St. Paul Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: January 2004 Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Minneapolis-St. Paul residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Symphony Orchestra League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, Theatre Communications Group, Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(58 pages; 399KB; PDF)
Austin Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: January 2004 Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Austin residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Symphony Orchestra League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, Theatre Communications Group, Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(58 pages; 399KB; PDF)
State Arts Agencies 1965-2003: Whose Interests to Serve? RAND Corporation Lowell, Julia F. Published: 2004 Studies the changing missions and roles of 56 state arts agencies, with many examples drawn from the thirteen SAAs that have received multiyear grants from the Wallace Foundation. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 700KB; PDF)
New York State Artist Workspace Consortium: A Defining Moment New York State Artist Workspace Consortium Espaldon, Diane Published: 2004 Documents the first four years of the consortium's professional development, network building, encouragement of organizational stability, and promotion of resources. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(40 pages; 3.6MB; PDF)
Culture on the Range: Attracting Audiences and Dollars to One of America's Most Remote Places Nonprofit Finance Fund Shapiro, Susan; Tony Proscio Published: 2004 Illustrates how the remotely located Western Folklife Center in Elko, Nevada has successfully cultivated donors and members from around the country. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(15 pages; 117KB; PDF)
Creating Work That Matters: Memphis Choreographs to the Soul of a City Nonprofit Finance Fund Stern, Lynn Published: 2004 Explores the artistic development of Ballet Memphis — how it became a thriving company within a community that had not historically supported ballet, and how it continues to evolve artistically while remaining relevant to the community. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(14 pages; 104KB; PDF)
Building a Museum Without Walls: Native Worldviews Reshape Mission Nonprofit Finance Fund Stern, Lynn Published: 2004 Describes the new definition that the National Museum of the American Indian has developed for the management of culturally sensitive materials, and demonstrates its contribution to the continuity of American Indian culture and community. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(14 pages; 114KB; PDF)
Pittsburgh Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: January 2004 Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Pittsburgh residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Symphony Orchestra League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, Theatre Communications Group, Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(58 pages; 457KB; PDF)
History Through Deaf Eyes Gallaudet University Published: 2004 Web site of a traveling social history exhibition that aligns nearly 200 years of U.S. history with the experiences of deaf people. Funder(s): Goodrich Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Motorola Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Rockefeller Foundation, SBC Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Disabilities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link( pages; 11.1KB; HTML)
What Keeps Social Documentaries from Audiences — And How to Fix It Center for Social Media at American University Aufderheide, Patricia Published: January 2004 Offers an analysis and set of recommendations on how to improve today's market for social documentaries and make them far more accessible to people who want to use them. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 521KB; PDF)
Digital Futures: A Need-to-Know Policy Guide for Independent Filmmakers Center for Social Media at American University Aufderheide, Patricia Published: January 2004 Identifies hot issues in digital filmmaking, and discusses policies that best support the creativity and diversity that independent filmmakers represent. A joint project of the Center for Social Media and Independent Television. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology, Internet; Journalism/Media Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 1MB; PDF)
From Nascar to Cirque du Soleil: Lessons in Audience Development Western States Arts Federation Published: 2004 Examines marketing trends and principles in entertainment and performance. Case studies include nonprofit arts organizations, mega-concert promoters, for-profit entertainment conglomerates, sports promoters and religious organizations. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(55 pages; 311KB; PDF)
The University of Massachusetts Poll on Giving Trends, Attitudes and Motivators Boston Foundation Published: January 2004 Contains the results of a telephone survey conducted in November 2003 of individual giving to arts and culture organizations by residents of Massachusetts. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(16 pages; 186KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 186KB; PDF)
Information on Artists III: Bay Area Research Center for Arts and Culture Jeffri, Joan Published: 2004 Presents findings from a survey of Bay Area artists' practices, incomes, income from art, demographics, education and training, health and medical coverage, pension and welfare, live/work space realities, and community involvement. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Leveraging Investments in Creativity, San Francisco Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): Columbia University Teachers College Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(131 pages; 680KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report: Supporting Ideas for Change Wallace Foundation Published: 2004 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of directors and staff, selected publications list, and education leadership, out-of-school learning, and arts participation profiles. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2004 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(130 pages; 297KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, president's message, description of the foundation's new mission and program goals, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 3MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 3MB; PDF)
Illustrated Glossary: Mosaics In Situ Project J. Paul Getty Trust Published: December 2003 Establishes a common and unambiguous vocabulary for the recording of conditions and interventions of in situ floor mosaics. A collaborative effort between the Getty Conservation Institute and the Israel Antiquities Authority. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Getty Conservation Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(17 pages; 1.80MB; PDF)
SWOT Analysis: Summary of Input on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Facing the Arts and Culture in the Maricopa Region Flinn Foundation Published: December 2003 Contains a summary of interviews, focus groups, and community dialogues with civic and business leaders, educators, members of the arts and culture community, and representatives of the philanthropic sector. Funder(s): Flinn Foundation, J. W. Kieckhefer Foundation, Margaret T. Morris Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Related Organization(s): Battelle Memorial Institute, Maricopa Regional Arts and Culture Task Force Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 291KB; PDF)
In the Battle for Reality: Social Documentaries in the U.S. Center for Social Media at American University Aufderheide, Patricia Published: December 2003 Provides an overview of documentaries that address social justice and democracy issues, and includes case studies of successful strategic uses of social documentaries. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(93 pages; 8.7MB; PDF)
Re-Envisioning State Arts Agencies — Symposium Proceedings Western States Arts Federation Published: November 2003 Explores a wide variety of approaches to address current and future issues in the area of state arts agency structure and process. Funder(s): Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(162 pages; 7.37MB; PDF)
Arts and Culture in Communities: A Framework for Measurement Urban Institute Jackson, Maria Rosario; Joaquín Herranz; Florence Kabwasa-Green Published: November 2003 Offers a framework for capturing and measuring arts, culture, and creative expression at the neighborhood level. Discusses the presence of opportunities for cultural participation, impacts of participation, and support systems for cultural expression. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
Arts and Culture in Communities: Unpacking Participation Urban Institute Jackson, Maria Rosario; Joaquín Herranz; Florence Kabwasa-Green Published: November 2003 Presents findings by the Urban Institute's Arts and Culture Indicators in Community Building Project on a range of arts and cultural participation within the context of various community building processes. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Arts and Culture in Communities: Systems of Support Urban Institute Jackson, Maria Rosario; Joaquín Herranz; Florence Kabwasa-Green Published: November 2003 Presents findings by the Urban Institute's Arts and Culture Indicators in Community Building Project on the characteristics of support systems that are most likely to produce opportunities for cultural engagement. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
Bridging the Gap: Innovations to Save Our Orchestras John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Philliber, Susan; Leslie Whitaker Published: October 2003 Evaluation and commentary on the Magic of Music symphony initiative to measure audience development. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(16 pages; 661KB; PDF)
Mike Lynch: 2003 Distinguished Artist McKnight Foundation Published: October 2003 Features essays about Lynch's influence as a painter, a chronology of his work and life, and original photographs and art. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(47 pages; 882KB; PDF)
Acts of Achievement: The Role of Performing Arts Centers in Education Dana Foundation Published: October 2003 Provides study of K-12 education programs offered by performing arts centers nationwide. Showcases 74 institutions that are partnering with local schools. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(172 pages; 5.73MB; PDF)
Classical Music Consumer Segmentation Study: How Americans Relate to Classical Music and Their Local Orchestras John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: October 2003 Based on a survey of classical music consumers on listening habits, knowledge about and attitudes toward classical music, connections to local orchestras, and social contexts of concerts, offers models for understanding current and prospective audiences. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(128 pages; 1.33MB; PDF) Appendix
Learning From Others: Benchmarking the Maricopa Region Against Other Regions' Efforts to Build a Vibrant Arts and Cultural Sector Flinn Foundation Published: September 2003 Compares the approach being taken to support investment in arts and culture in nine peer and competitor regions. Funder(s): Flinn Foundation, J. W. Kieckhefer Foundation, Margaret T. Morris Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Related Organization(s): Battelle Memorial Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 368KB; PDF)
GCI Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites Bibliography J. Paul Getty Trust Published: September 2003 Provides practitioners, as well as those new to the subject, with an overview of the literature related to the management and conservation of archaeological sites. Jointly prepared by GCI and the Department of Antiquities, Cyprus. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Getty Conservation Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(125 pages; 800KB; PDF)
Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site: A Case Study J. Paul Getty Trust MacLean, Margaret; Marta de la Torre; Randall Mason Published: September 2003 Focuses on the values-based management of Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site — consisting of Hadrian's Wall, its associated remains, and its immediate surroundings — since the site's World Heritage listing in 1987. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 1.34MB; PDF)
Nonprofit Organizations and the Intersectoral Division of Labor in the Arts Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies DiMaggio, Paul Published: September 2003 Examines what we know about the role of nonprofit enterprise in the production and distribution of the arts, and offers a research agenda for future study. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(92 pages; 244KB; PDF)
Learning From the Community: Effective Financial Management Practices in the Arts National Arts Strategies Rosenberg, Jim; Russell Taylor Published: September 2003 Provides financial management practices identified from a survey of directors at leading arts organizations, in order to understand how their practices could be used across the arts sector. Includes a framework for developing self-assessment tools. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(19 pages; 669KB; PDF)
Port Arthur Historic Site: A Case Study J. Paul Getty Trust de la Torre, Marta; Randall Mason; David Myers Published: August 2003 Looks at the management of the Port Arthur Historic Site in Australia by the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA), beginning in 1987. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Getty Conservation Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.34MB; PDF)
Arts Participation: Steps to Stronger Cultural and Community Life Urban Institute Walker, Christopher Published: July 2003 Shows that the more ways people participate in the arts — and the more often — the more likely they are to engage in other activities that support community life. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.33MB; PDF)
Dance in the DC Metropolitan Area: A Needs Assessment Dance/USA Munger, John Published: July 2003 Takes a close look at the greater Washington, DC, area dance artists and their support structures, and assesses the needs and strengths in that community. This yearlong study is part of a published series of regional assessments. Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, Fannie Mae Foundation, Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(96 pages; 548KB; PDF)
Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site, Parks Canada: A Case Study J. Paul Getty Trust Myers, David; Margaret MacLean Published: July 2003 Focuses on values and their protection by examining the place of values in management. Grosse Île's management is still evolving, and the eventful first phases of planning are still fresh in the minds of staff. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(49 pages; 1.61MB; PDF)
Art, Artists and Teaching Center for Arts and Culture Published: July 2003 Explores new ways to infuse the creative impulses of the arts and artists into education in America, at a symposium hosted by Bennington College and the J. Paul Getty Trust. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Bennington College Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(14 pages; 83KB; PDF)
Investing in Creativity: A Study of the Support Structure for U.S. Artists Urban Institute Jackson, Maria Rosario; Caron Atlas; Joaquín Herranz; Florence Kabwasa-Green; Kadija Kadija Ferryman; Carole Rosenstein; Daniel Swenson; Eric Wallner Published: 2003 Documents and analyzes the environment of support for individual artists. Provides a framework for analysis of various dimensions of the support structure, nationally and in specific sites across the U.S. Includes support programs and policy initiatives. Funder(s): Allen Foundation for the Arts, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Boston Foundation, Breneman Jaech Foundation, Brown Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Durfee Foundation, Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, Flintridge Foundation, Ford Foundation, George Gund Foundation, Greenwall Foundation, Houston Endowment, Inc., J. Paul Getty Trust, James Irvine Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Kulas Foundation, LEF Foundation, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, New York Community Trust, Ohio Arts Council, Pew Charitable Trusts, Prince Charitable Trusts, Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(107 pages; 831KB; PDF)
Chaco Culture National Historical Park: A Case Study J. Paul Getty Trust Myers, David; Marta de la Torre; Margaret MacLean Published: June 2003 Looks at the management of CCNHP by the National Park Service. The long history of CCNHP as a heritage site provides an excellent illustration of how values emerge and evolve with new knowledge. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 1.76MB; PDF)
Bridging the Gap: Orchestras & Classical Music Listeners John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: June 2003 Identifies potential classical music consumers; explores relationships between an affinity for classical music and symphony attendance; and examines the impact some local orchestras have had on individuals not engaged with orchestras in their communities. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 678KB; PDF)
Participation in Arts and Culture: The Importance of Community Venues Urban Institute Walker, Christopher Published: May 2003 Finds that more people attend arts and cultural events in community venues such as open air spaces, schools, and places of worship, than in conventional arts venues such as concert halls, theaters, museums, and art galleries. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.53MB; PDF)
Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Money: Technology-Based Art and the Dynamics of Sustainability Leonardo/ISAST Naimark, Michael Published: May 2003 Proposes innovative new approaches and models for art and technology institutions, and provides details for an "Arts Lab," a unique hybrid art center and research lab. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(39 pages; 714KB; PDF)
Building: From the Inside Out — A Nonprofit Finance Fund Report on the Philadelphia Dance Community's Infrastructure Needs Nonprofit Finance Fund Published: May 2003 Analyzes the space and capacity building needs of the Philadelphia dance community. Prepared by AEA Consulting. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 238KB; PDF)
Seattle Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report 2002 Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: March 2003 Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Seattle residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Symphony Orchestra League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, Theatre Communications Group, Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(58 pages; 388KB; PDF)
Denver Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report 2002 Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: March 2003 Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Denver residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Symphony Orchestra League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, Theatre Communications Group, Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(58 pages; 463KB; PDF)
Cincinnati Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report 2002 Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: March 2003 Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Cincinnati residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Symphony Orchestra League, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, Theatre Communications Group, Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(58 pages; 470KB; PDF)
The Value of the Performing Arts in Five Communities Urban Institute Kopczynski, Mary; Mark Hager Published: March 2003 Provides detailed tables on the relationship between various individual characteristics and attitudes toward the performing arts among residents of Alaska, Cincinnati, Denver, Pittsburgh, and Seattle. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(70 pages; 737KB; PDF)
GCI Lime Mortars and Plasters Bibliography (Sorted by Category) J. Paul Getty Trust Published: March 2003 Distills years of lime mortar and plaster research. A collaboration between the GCI Institute (USA), the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium) and the Universidad de Granada (Spain). Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Getty Conservation Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(195 pages; 1.62MB; PDF)
GCI Lime Mortars and Plasters Bibliography (Sorted by Author) J. Paul Getty Trust Published: March 2003 Distills years of lime mortar and plaster research. A collaboration between the GCI Institute (USA), the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium) and the Universidad de Granada (Spain). Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Getty Conservation Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 939KB; PDF)
For the Greater Good: Frameworks for Advancing State Arts Education Partnerships National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Published: March 2003 Documents a November 2001 workshop that brought together leaders from arts education support networks in Florida, Hawaii, Mississippi, Ohio, and South Carolina. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(61 pages; 478KB; DOC)
Culture and Commerce Urban Institute Walker, Christopher; Maria-Rosario Jackson; Carole Rosenstein Published: March 2003 Illustrates the possibilities and challenges of making partnerships between economic development agencies and traditional arts organizations work. Examines the outcome of eight collaborations that were formed as part of a partnership funding initiative. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Fund for Folk Culture Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.6MB; PDF)
Funding for Cultural Organizations in Boston and Nine Other Metropolitan Areas Boston Foundation Published: February 2003 Compares the roles of private and public funding in the cultural economy of Boston against other leading metropolitan regions across the country. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(87 pages; 681KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(87 pages; 681KB; PDF)
The Arts and School Reform: Lessons and Possibilities From the Annenberg Challenge Arts Project Annenberg Foundation Published: February 2003 Looks at the relationship between school reform and arts education, and how each can advance the other. Funder(s): Annenberg Foundation Related Organization(s): Annenberg Institute for School Reform Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(52 pages; 991KB; PDF)
The Measure of Meetings: Forums, Deliberation, and Cultural Policy Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies Tepper, Steven Published: January 2003 Finds that in arts and culture, where resources are modest and the policy community is fragmented, carefully planned meetings can play a more important role than they do in other fields. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(106 pages; 317KB; PDF)
Cultural Collaborations: Building Partnerships for Arts Participation Urban Institute Ostrower, Francie Published: January 2003 Examines how partnerships were used to enlarge cultural participation by organizations in the Community Partnerships for Cultural Participation initiative. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(48 pages; 234KB; PDF)
RecorDIM 2002 Activities Report J. Paul Getty Trust Letellier, Robin Published: January 2003 Coordinates activities of the Recording, Documentation and Information Management Initiative (RecorDIM), and summarizes the activities that took place during 2002. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(83 pages; 726KB; PDF)
Design for Accessibility: A Cultural Administrator's Handbook National Endowment for the Arts Published: January 2003 Contains a guide for integrating older adults and people with disabilities into all aspects of an arts organization — from planning and design to marketing and technical assistance. Funder(s): John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, MetLife Foundation, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Disabilities Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(171 pages; 3MB; PDF)
Changing the Beat: A Study of the Worklife of Jazz Musicians, Volume I: Executive Summary National Endowment for the Arts Jeffri, Joan Published: January 2003 Examines the worklife of jazz musicians in New York, Detroit, San Francisco and New Orleans. Prepared by the Research Center for Arts and Culture, under a cooperative agreement with the NEA and the San Francisco Study Center. Funder(s): American Federation of Musicians, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, GRAMMY Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 112KB; PDF)
Changing the Beat: A Study of the Worklife of Jazz Musicians, Volume II: American Federation of Musicians Survey Results National Endowment for the Arts Jeffri, Joan Published: January 2003 Examines the worklife of jazz musicians in New York, Detroit, San Francisco and New Orleans. Prepared by the Research Center for Arts and Culture, under a cooperative agreement with the NEA and the San Francisco Study Center. Funder(s): American Federation of Musicians, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, GRAMMY Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(93 pages; 811KB; PDF)
Changing the Beat: A Study of the Worklife of Jazz Musicians, Volume III: Respondent-Driven Sampling National Endowment for the Arts Jeffri, Joan Published: January 2003 Examines the worklife of jazz musicians in New York, Detroit, San Francisco and New Orleans. Prepared by the Research Center for Arts and Culture, under a cooperative agreement with the NEA and the San Francisco Study Center. Funder(s): American Federation of Musicians, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, GRAMMY Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(152 pages; 1MB; PDF)
Arts Lab: A Capacity Building Program for Small and Mid-Sized Arts Organizations: A Report on the Program, the Participating Organizations, and How They Changed Saint Paul Foundation Published: January 2003 Reports on the pilot phase (2000-2002) of the Arts LAB program, which was designed to strengthen organizations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Funder(s): Bush Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation, Jerome Foundation, Mardag Foundation, Saint Paul Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(11 pages; 90KB; DOC)
Artists Residencies: Evolving Educational Experiences Dana Foundation Silverstein, Lynne Published: January 2003 Outlines the development of school residencies and offers four checklists for arts organization coordinators, artists, teachers, and school coordinators planning to develop residencies. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 222KB; PDF)
Creative Downtown: The Role of Culture in Rebuilding Lower Manhattan New York City Arts Coalition Thompson, Liz; Bedoya Bedoya; Norma Munn Published: 2003 Examines how NYC arts groups and artists below Canal Street were affected by September 11, and possible actions the city, state, and private sector could take on behalf of arts and culture in rebuilding and revitalizing the downtown area. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): New York Foundation for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Disaster Relief, 9/11 Response Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.4MB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2003 Contains board chair's message, president's message, project summaries, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 675KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2003 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(142 pages; 420KB; PDF)
The Visual Art Critic: A Survey of Art Critics at General Interest News Publications in America Pew Charitable Trusts Szántó, András Published: November 2002 Examines whether art critics provide sufficient exposure for artists and art institutions, given the recent dynamic growth in the visual arts over the past two decades. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Columbia University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(69 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
Culture Counts in Communities: A Framework for Measurement Urban Institute Published: November 2002 Presents the guiding principles and conceptual framework developed by the Urban Institute's Arts and Culture Indicators in Community Building Project. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 938KB; PDF)
GCI Project Terra Bibliography (Sorted by Category) J. Paul Getty Trust Published: November 2002 Provides a bibliography of earthen architecture literature, compiled over the course of a decade by an international team of specialists. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Getty Conservation Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(106 pages; 603KB; PDF)
GCI Project Terra Bibliography (Sorted by Author) J. Paul Getty Trust Published: November 2002 Provides a bibliography of earthen architecture literature, compiled over the course of a decade by an international team of specialists. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Getty Conservation Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 380KB; PDF)
Reggae to Rachmaninoff: How and Why People Participate in Arts and Culture Urban Institute Walker, Christopher; Stephanie Scott-Melnyk; Kay Sherwood Published: November 2002 Provides the results of a telephone survey conducted to help inform those whose aim is to broaden and diversify cultural participation, and promote the role of arts and culture in strengthening American communities. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(72 pages; 393KB; PDF)
Access and the Cultural Infrastructure Center for Arts and Culture Bawden, Allison Published: November 2002 Examines how people experience arts and cultural resources and how federal policies intersect with physical attendance at cultural events, access through traditional media, and access through new media. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 120KB; PDF)
The Creative Engine Center for an Urban Future Kleiman, Neil Published: November 2002 Assesses seven neighborhoods in New York City and examines their potential for economic growth through the arts. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Deutsche Bank, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 313KB; PDF)
National and Local Profiles of Cultural Support Pew Charitable Trusts Published: October 2002 Conducted by Americans for the Arts and Ohio State University to document the patterns and sources of support to the nonprofit arts and culture sector in the U.S. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 1.18MB; PDF)
Professional Development for Conservators in the United States: Report of the Directors' Retreat for the Advancement of Conservation Education J. Paul Getty Trust Published: October 2002 Provides a compendium of ideas and suggestions that aim to better define and effectively advance the profession of conservation. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 312KB; PDF)
Who Provides Arts Programs in Knight Communities? An Analysis of Nonprofit Data From IRS Forms 990 Urban Institute Twombly, Eric; Linda Lampkin Published: October 2002 Analyzes the role of nonprofits in providing arts and cultural programs, activities, and initiatives to the 26 communities in which the Knight Foundation makes grants. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 61KB; PDF)
Emilie Buchwald: 2002 Distinguished Artist McKnight Foundation Published: October 2002 Features essays about Buchwald's literary influence; her publishing house, Milkweed Editions; a chronology of her work and life; and original photographs. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 3.97MB; PDF)
Are You Really Worth What You Cost, or Just Merely Worthwhile? And Who Gets to Say? J. Paul Getty Trust Weil, Stephen Published: October 2002 Explores what new and different duties might be expected of a museum whose orientation has evolved from an inward concentration on the acquisition, care, study and display of collections to an outward concentration on providing services to the public. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 197KB; PDF)
Myths, Philanthropy, and Culture: New Data and Trends J. Paul Getty Trust Smith, James Published: October 2002 Looks at how we support cultural organizations in America. From "Assembly 2002: Asking the Right Questions," a Getty Leadership Institute conference. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 187KB; PDF)
Training Needs Assessment for John S. and James L. Knight Community Museums U.S. Regional Arts Organizations Published: September 2002 Executive summary of research undertaken by ExhibitsUSA, under the auspices of the Mid-America Arts Alliance, to assess the needs of small and midsize museums among Knight communities for professional development and institutional advancement. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(3 pages; 115KB; PDF)
The Arts in Arizona: A Discussion Document Flinn Foundation Published: September 2002 Provides an assessment of contemporary issues facing arts institutions in Arizona and their impact on funding needs. Funder(s): Flinn Foundation, J. W. Kieckhefer Foundation, Margaret T. Morris Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(46 pages; 438KB; PDF)
Arts Action Plan for Northeast Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association Published: September 2002 Provides a comprehensive plan to sustain and support the Northeast Minneapolis artists' community as well as the history and unique flavor of the entire area. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(160 pages; 1MB; PDF)
As Seen on TV: Health Policy Issues in TV's Medical Dramas Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Turow, Joseph; Rachel Gans Published: July 2002 Explores how fictional television can shape public images about the state of our healthcare system and policy options for improving the delivery of care. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Health; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 813KB; PDF)
Policy Partners: Making the Case for State Investments in Culture Pew Charitable Trusts Dwyer, M. Christine; Susan Frankel Published: July 2002 Points to increasing evidence that governors and other state policymakers consider the development of cultural resources integral to comprehensive plans aimed at stimulating regional economic growth. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(78 pages; 496KB; PDF)
Cultural Policy: The Voice of State Legislators Pew Charitable Trusts Published: July 2002 Provides an understanding and documentation of the Maine legislature's support for The New Century Community Program, whose goal is to advance the economic and social development of Maine's communities by strengthening their arts and cultural resources. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 725KB; PDF)
The American Assembly: Art, Technology, and Intellectual Property Pew Charitable Trusts Published: July 2002 Examines intellectual property issues as the arts sector joins other sectors in the race to deal with an increasingly information-driven economy. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 190KB; PDF)
Arts Journalism at a Crossroads Pew Charitable Trusts Simon, Jeremy Published: July 2002 Provides transcripts of a May 10, 2002 symposium of more than 100 current and former fellows of the NAJP to discuss the future of arts journalism. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Journalism/Media Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 623KB; HTML)
Planning in a Cold Climate J. Paul Getty Trust Ellis, Adrian Published: July 2002 Offers a diagnosis and tentative prognosis for cultural institutions in general and museums in particular in the current economic environment. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 245KB; PDF)
Arts & Culture: Community Connections Urban Institute Walker, Christopher Published: June 2002 Explores the potential of people who participate in arts and culture as a resource for community organizers, funders and policymakers who are seeking ways to strengthen communities. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(12 pages; 87KB; PDF)
How the Arts Impact Communities: An Introduction to the Literature on Arts Impact Studies Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies Guetzkow, Joshua Published: June 2002 Addresses issues surrounding how the arts impact communities. Provides an introduction to the literature on arts impact studies. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 387KB; PDF)
Management Plan for Joya de Cerén J. Paul Getty Trust Published: June 2002 Provides a framework for actions required to achieve the long-term goal of conservation and promotion of the site and its significance as part of human development in the region. In Spanish only, with introductions in English and French. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link( pages; 22.5KB; HTML)
Bridging the Gap Between Information Users and Information Providers J. Paul Getty Trust Letellier, Robin; Christopher Gray Published: June 2002 Roundtable 1 of the Recording, Documentation and Information Management (RecorDIM) Initiative held at The Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles, March 4-5, 2002. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(46 pages; 407KB; PDF)
Assessing the Values of Cultural Heritage J. Paul Getty Trust de la Torre, Marta Published: June 2002 Focuses on methods of identifying, articulating and establishing cultural significance. This is the third report on research begun in 1995 about values and economics of cultural heritage. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(123 pages; 746KB; PDF)
State of the Arts: Overview "Map" McKnight Foundation Published: May 2002 Provides a sketch of the arts in Minnesota, and features excerpts from the "State of the Arts" stories produced by the Word of Mouth radio show on Minnesota Public Radio. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 6.24KB; PDF)
Optimizing America's Cultural Resources Pew Charitable Trusts Published: May 2002 Created to promote policy dialogues, and to foster broader public understanding and appreciation of arts and culture and their role in society. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 86KB; PDF)
Powerful Voices: Developing High-Impact Arts Programs for Teens Surdna Foundation Levine, Mindy N. Published: May 2002 Intended to stimulate and deepen national dialogue on the ways artists, educators, program planners and funders can help youth to make art, respond to art, and use art to imagine new possibilities. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 315KB; PDF)
A New Angle: Arts Development in the Suburbs McKnight Foundation Bye, Carolyn; Sylvia Lindman Published: May 2002 Looks at the emerging trend towards arts development in the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Examines how this trend will impact communities and arts organizations around the state of Minnesota. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(114 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
The Capacity of Performing Arts Presenting Organizations Urban Institute Hager, Mark; Thomas Pollak Published: April 2002 Summarizes results from a survey of performing arts presenting organizations in the United States. Funder(s): Association of Performing Arts Presenters, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(48 pages; 27.5KB; PDF)
Culture Builds Communities: The Power of Arts and Culture in Community Building Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Published: April 2002 Summarizes the findings of the Culture Builds Communities initiative in Philadelphia. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(6 pages; 162KB; PDF)
National Investment in the Arts Center for Arts and Culture Seaman, Bruce Published: March 2002 Examines federal support systems for the arts, such as tax incentives and direct subsidy programs. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 124KB; PDF)
Museum As Catalyst for Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Beginning a Conversation Museum Loan Network Marshall, Caroline Published: February 2002 Produced from a series of conferences designed to further the discourse on the role of collaboration and inspire institutions and individuals to continue exploring new ways of working in their own communities. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 1.84MB; PDF)
Globalization and Cultural Diplomacy Center for Arts and Culture Feigenbaum, Harvey Published: January 2002 Examines trade, cultural diplomacy, and foreign policy implications of globalization. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; International Affairs/Development, Globalization Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 112KB; PDF)
The Arts, Artists & Teaching: Liberating Learning Center for Arts and Culture Polin, Jane Published: 2002 Looks at the value of arts learning by students — both in and out of school settings — and provides a framework for evaluating student access to arts learning opportunities. Background paper prepared for the Art, Artists and Teaching symposium Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Related Organization(s): Bennington College Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(14 pages; 142KB; PDF)
ARTicles No. 8: After National Arts Journalism Program Published: 2002 Presents a compilation of essays responding to the events of September 11, 2001, from an arts journalism perspective. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Journalism/Media Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link( pages; 7KB; HTML)
Los Angeles Historic Resource Survey Assessment Project: Summary Report J. Paul Getty Trust Howe, Kathryn Welch Published: January 2002 Compares current survey practices in Los Angeles with other cities, and provides a framework to consider the challenges and opportunities associated with a survey. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 107KB; PDF)
Principles for the Conservation of Heritage Sites in China J. Paul Getty Trust Published: January 2002 Produced by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage to comprehensively reflect the practice of conservation as it exists in China and to serve as an authoritative guide for practitioners. English-language translation. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(91 pages; 2.74MB; PDF)
From Celluloid to Cyberspace: The Media Arts and the Changing Arts World RAND Corporation McCarthy, Kevin; Elizabeth Heneghan Ondaatje Published: January 2002 Provides a brief summary of the development of the media arts, how the different art forms within the genre compare, and the challenges the media arts face. The second in a series of reports examining the state of the arts in America. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(106 pages; 8KB; HTML)
Listening With an Open Eye Non-Traditional Casting Project Published: January 2002 Provides employers with background and practical information about working with deaf and hard of hearing actors. Includes procedures for planning and executing auditions, rehearsals and productions. Funder(s): AT&T Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Disabilities Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link( pages; 1KB; HTML)
Toward Cultural Interdependence: The Fourth Phase of the Performing Arts in America Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Published: January 2002 Collaboration of Arts Presenters and the DDCF to sponsor the first nationwide survey of the organizations that bring audiences together with musicians, dancers, actors, and other artists who create live performances. Funder(s): Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 252KB; PDF)
Planning an Arts-Centered School: A Handbook Dana Foundation Fineberg, Carol Published: January 2002 Comprises eighteen essays by artists and educators highlighting best practices and offering approaches from their varied experiences in the development of successful arts-centered schools. Includes a prolegomenon by William Safire. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(168 pages; 725KB; PDF)
Culture Builds Communities, Evaluation: Summary Report University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert Published: January 2002 Evaluation of the 1997 William Penn Foundation initiative, Culture Builds Community, which sought to link the foundation's commitments to urban communities and to the arts and culture in the Philadelphia region. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(62 pages; 669KB; PDF)
Arts Education in the Chicago Public Schools: Executive Summary Chicago Community Trust Pearsall, Erika; Lynn Donaldson Published: January 2002 Provides the result of an unprecedented survey of all Chicago Public Schools documents the extent of arts education provided to K-12 students during the school day, in the school year 2000-2001. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
2001 Public Opinion Survey California Arts Council Published: 2002 Presents the first ever comprehensive statewide survey designed to benchmark Californians' attitudes regarding the arts. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Take Part! A Look at Trends in Leisure and Cultural Participation Among Mississippi Residents Western States Arts Federation Published: 2002 Summary of research conducted by WESTAF in 2002 on behalf of the Mississippi Arts Commission. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 1.22MB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2002 Contains board chair's message, president's message, project summaries, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(74 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2002 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 352KB; PDF)
Strengthening Communities Through Culture Center for Arts and Culture Strom, Elizabeth Published: December 2001 Provides an overview and analysis of federal cultural policies as they intersect with civic life in communities. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 391KB; PDF)
Creativity, Culture, Education and the Workforce Center for Arts and Culture Galligan, Ann M. Published: December 2001 Looks at the relationship of education, creativity, and the 21st century workforce. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 113KB; PDF)
Preserving Our Heritage Center for Arts and Culture Donohue, Keith Published: November 2001 Examines federal cultural heritage policies and practices. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 153KB; PDF)
Forum on Freedom and Diversity of Expression Center for Arts and Culture Published: November 2001 Contains a lively discussion of first amendment issues, the need for diversity in cultural programming, and the future of cultural programming in a digital environment. Moderated by Jim Fitzpatrick, senior partner of Arnold & Porter. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Henry Luce Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Pew Charitable Trusts, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 137KB; PDF)
Copyright as Cultural Policy Center for Arts and Culture Shapiro, Michael Published: October 2001 Provides an overview and legal analysis of copyright law for the creative sector and cultural organizations. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 48.5KB; PDF)
Forum on Preservation Center for Arts and Culture Published: October 2001 Discusses recent trends in preservation and conservation efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. Moderated by Ellen McCulloch-Lovell, President of the Center for Arts and Culture. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Henry Luce Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Pew Charitable Trusts, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 1.4MB; PDF)
From the Information Economy to the Creative Economy: Moving Culture to the Center of International Public Policy Center for Arts and Culture Venturelli, Shalini Published: October 2001 Argues that the globalization of the "information economy" and cyberspace make it imperative that creativity and culture be repositioned at the center of international public policy. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Henry Luce Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Pew Charitable Trusts, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; International Affairs/Development, Globalization Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 68.6KB; PDF)
Museums and New Media Art Rockefeller Foundation Morris, Susan Published: October 2001 Investigates the relationship between new media art and museums. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 98KB; PDF)
Dale Warland: 2001 Distinguished Artist McKnight Foundation Published: September 2001 Features essays about Warland's musical influence, a chronology of his work and life, and original photographs. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 1.03MB; PDF)
Evaluation of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Leadership Presenting Institution Program: Executive Summary Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Murray, Timothy; Elise Miller; Patricia Patrizi Published: August 2001 Focusing on grantees that recieved awards between 1997 and 2000, this evaluation analyzes a total of seventeen organizations: fourteen Leadership Presenting Institutions and three Mid-sized Presenting Organizations. Funder(s): Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 27.5KB; PDF)
Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Writers' Awards: The Art of the Possible Wallace Foundation Published: August 2001 Looks at the experiences of ninety-two recipients of the Writers' Awards. Sheds new light on the value of community engagement and the ways in which human connections can feed the creative process. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 122KB; PDF)
The Performing Arts in a New Era RAND Corporation McCarthy, Kevin; Arthur Brooks; Julia F. Lowell; Laura Zakaras Published: July 2001 Aimed at increasing policy and financial support for nonprofit culture in the United States, this report identifies key trends affecting audiences, artists, arts organizations, and financing for all the performing arts. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(156 pages; 420KB; PDF)
Arts Capital & Endowment Campaigns in Minnesota 2001 Minnesota Council on Foundations Published: July 2001 A report on completed, current and anticipated capital and endowment campaigns by Minnesota arts, cultural and humanities nonprofits. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(116 pages; 463KB; PDF)
Increasing Cultural Participation: An Audience Development Planning Handbook for Presenters, Producers and Their Collaborators Wallace Foundation Connolly, Paul; Marcelle Cady Published: June 2001 Looks at how people-centered strategies for building public participation in high-quality arts programs can help institutions of varied disciplines and sizes to diversify, broaden, and deepen relationships with their communities. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(176 pages; 3.41MB; PDF)
The Architecture Critic: A Survey of Newspaper Architecture Critics in America Pew Charitable Trusts Szántó, András; Eric Fredericksen; Ray Rinaldi Published: June 2001 Finds that architecture is the least thoroughly covered arts beat at most American newspapers. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Journalism/Media Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(31 pages; 173KB; PDF)
Arts in Focus: Los Angeles Countywide Arts Education Survey Los Angeles County Arts Commission Published: May 2001 Provides a baseline study of the state of arts education in Los Angeles County. Funder(s): A.S.K. Theater Projects, California Arts Council, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles County Arts Commission Related Organization(s): Arts Education Task Force of Arts for LA Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 643KB; PDF)
The Music Downloading Deluge Pew Internet & American Life Project Graziano, Mike; Lee Rainie Published: April 2001 Reports on the demographic characteristics and habits of the 37 million American adults and youths who have retrieved music files on the Internet. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 39KB; PDF)
Services to People: Challenges and Rewards. How Museums Can Become More Visitor-Centered Wallace Foundation Published: April 2001 Reports that the cost of better accommodating and engaging audiences may seem daunting to some museums, but many are discovering that when done in conjunction with other efforts, the payback and rewards make these investments worthwhile. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(61 pages; 713KB; PDF)
Evaluation Use in Arts Grant-Making: Briefing Paper Heinz Endowments Nelson, Catherine; W. E. Bickel; Terry Clark Published: March 2001 Explores how grantmakers can use evaluation to assess and improve the effectiveness of their arts philanthropy. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 731KB; PDF)
Culture: The Philadelphia Program Pew Charitable Trusts Published: March 2001 Highlights The Philadelphia Program, which is designed to sustain the richness and diversity of the region's artists and cultural groups. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 2.70MB; PDF)
America's Cultural Capital: Recommendations for Structuring the Federal Role Center for Arts and Culture Published: March 2001 Presents four recommendations for improving the federal government's cultural policy structures. Funder(s): Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Related Organization(s): Princeton University Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 786KB; PDF)
Collections Theft Response Procedures J. Paul Getty Trust Faulk, Wilbur; Laurie Sowd Published: February 2001 Offers guidance for theft response and suggest actions to take before and after an incident. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(17 pages; 246KB; PDF)
Guide to the Literature on Participation in the Arts RAND Corporation McCarthy, Kevin; Elizabeth Heneghan Ondaatje; Laura Zakaras Published: January 2001 Provides an introduction to the best of the growing body of literature on building participation in the arts. Includes a list of the most important books and articles on specific aspects of arts participation. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link( pages; 7KB; PDF)
A New Framework for Building Participation in the Arts RAND Corporation McCarthy, Kevin; Kimberly Jinnett Published: January 2001 Examines why people become involved in the arts, how arts organizations can influence their participation, and what lessons can be learned from leaders in the field. Includes an overview and critique of published research on arts participation. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(118 pages; 1.34MB; PDF)
ArtsAlive! The 2001 Survey Report on the State of Arts Education in Michigan Schools Grades K-12 ArtServe Michigan Published: January 2001 Examines, compares, and highlights the state of arts education in Michigan. Funder(s): General Motors, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 2.7MB; PDF)
2000 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2001 Contains board chair's message, president's message, project summaries, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 2.7MB; PDF)
2000 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2001 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 278KB; PDF)
Learning and the Arts: Crossing Boundaries Grantmakers in the Arts Published: December 2000 Provides a summary of a January 2000 meeting of education, arts and youth funders to explore the value philanthropy can add to education and child development by integrating the arts into schools and non-school programs for children and youth. Funder(s): Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 176KB; PDF)
New Media Art/ New Funding Models Rockefeller Foundation Jennings, Pamela Published: December 2000 Investigates the current state of funding for new media artists, with an emphasis on the support structures for innovative creative work that utilizes advanced technologies as the main vehicle for artistic practice. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 306KB; PDF)
Gaining the Arts Advantage: More Lessons From School Districts That Value Arts Education Arts Education Partnership Published: November 2000 Discusses the current status of arts education in 32 school districts from 19 states. From an October 2000 meeting. Funder(s): Binney & Smith, GE Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, United States Department of Education, White House Millennium Council Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 2.3MB; PDF)
Why Your Child Needs the Arts Advantage and How You Can Gain It Arts Education Partnership Published: November 2000 Highlights the findings of the two-year study Gaining the Arts Advantage: Lessons From School Districts that Value Arts Education. Funder(s): Binney & Smith, GE Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, United States Department of Education, White House Millennium Council Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(2 pages; 193KB; PDF)
Studies of Artists: An Annotated Directory Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies Butler, Donnell Published: July 2000 Documents more than 80 different studies of artist populations. Provides information about how the researcher in each study has defined the artist and identified the population. Funder(s): National Endowment for the Arts, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(56 pages; 674KB; PDF)
The Role of Religion in Public Conflicts Over the Arts in the Philadelphia Area, 1965-1997 Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies DiMaggio, Paul; Wendy Cadge; Lynn Robinson; Brian Steensland Published: July 2000 Characterizes the relationship between religion and the arts in the Philadelphia area between 1965 and 1997. Prepared for inclusion in "Crossroads of the Spirit: Religion and Art in American Life" (New York: The New Press). Funder(s): Henry Luce Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Religion; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 362KB; PDF)
Fort Selden Adobe Test Wall Project, Phase I, Final Report J. Paul Getty Trust Oliver, Anne Published: June 2000 Critically analyzes the results of the Adobe Test Wall Project, Phase I, which was conducted in order to test a wide range of protective coatings, wall caps, and wall foundation treatments. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 1.06MB; PDF)
Summary Report: Project Terra Research Meeting J. Paul Getty Trust Published: May 2000 Developing the conservation of earthen architectural Heritage — as a science, a field of study, a professional practice, and a social endeavor — is the overall objective of Project Terra. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(21 pages; 77.8KB; PDF)
Terra Consortium: Guidelines for Institutional Collaboration J. Paul Getty Trust Published: May 2000 Presented as a program of Project Terra and the UNESCO Chair on Earthen Architecture, Constructive Cultures and Sustainable Development, to help develop the conservation of earthen architectural heritage through institutional cooperation. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(9 pages; 41.7KB; PDF)
The Boston Foundation Arts Fund Report Boston Foundation Published: April 2000 Explores the current state of the arts by providing snapshots of the various projects and organizations funded through The Boston Foundation's Fund for Arts and Culture. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.5MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 1.5MB; PDF)
Seismic Stabilization of Historic Adobe Structures: Final Report of the Getty Seismic Adobe Project J. Paul Getty Trust Tolles, Leroy; William Ginell; Edna Kimbro; Frederick Webster Published: January 2000 Provides the final report of GSAP activities, and the first publication to provide an overview of the results of scale-model laboratory research along with field data from a survey of damage to historic adobe buildings after an actual earthquake. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(174 pages; 4.20MB; PDF)
Values and Heritage Conservation: Research Report, The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles J. Paul Getty Trust Avrami, Erica; Marta de la Torre; Randall Mason Published: January 2000 Researches values and benefits of cultural heritage conservation undertaken by GCI through its Agora initiative as a means of articulating and furthering ideas that have emerged from the conservation field in recent years. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 764KB; PDF)
A Regional Overview of Arts and Culture Foundation Grants M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Published: January 2000 Contains grant information provided by thirty-nine foundations that awarded grants to arts and culture organizations in the five-state region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington during 1999. Funder(s): M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 401KB; PDF)
1999 Annual Report William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2000 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(96 pages; 500KB; PDF)
1999 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2000 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 452KB; PDF)
The Greenwall Foundation: The Story of a Work in Progress Greenwall Foundation Published: 1999 Provides an overview of the family foundation's founding, evolution, and vision, including the overhaul of the arts program in the 1980s and the emerging focus on bioethics. Lists presidents and board members since 1949. Funder(s): Greenwall Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Medical Research Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(25 pages; 4.66MB; PDF)
Reporting the Arts: News Coverage of Arts and Culture in America Pew Charitable Trusts Published: December 1999 Presents the first comprehensive study of how the arts are covered. This report has become the benchmark for assessing future trends in arts coverage in the United States. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Journalism/Media Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(125 pages; 24KB; HTML)
Cultural Policy in the West — Full Proceedings Western States Arts Federation Published: October 1999 Convened in September 1999 to stimulate discussion about the nature of cultural policy in the West, and to identify features of the region's policy environment that influence and shape cultural policy in the region. Funder(s): Land O'Lakes Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(124 pages; 3.57MB; PDF)
Cultural Policy in the West — Summary Western States Arts Federation Published: October 1999 Provides a summary of the 1999 Cultural Policy in the West proceedings. Funder(s): Land O'Lakes Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 462KB; PDF)
The Literary Field in California: A Report to the James Irvine Foundation: Executive Summary James Irvine Foundation Published: August 1999 Provides a scan of the nonprofit literary field in California, with an emphasis on literary presenters and writers. Prepared by Poets & Writers, Inc. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 38KB; PDF)
Pathways to Innovation in Digital Culture McGill University Century, Michael Published: July 1999 Provides a multi-perspective framework for thinking about the artist as an actor in the innovation process in information and communication technologies. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link( pages; 1KB; HTML)
Community Partnerships for Cultural Participation: Concepts, Prospects, and Challenges Urban Institute Walker, Christopher; Elizabeth Boris; Maria-Rosario Jackson; Stephanie Scott-Melnyk Published: May 1999 Evaluates the first year of the Wallace Foundation's Community Partnerships for Cultural Participation Initiative, which funded nine community foundations working to increase participation in the arts and culture in their communities. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(199 pages; 472KB; PDF)
The State of Arts Journalism Pew Charitable Trusts Published: May 1999 Contains an edited and abbreviated transcript of a National Arts Journalism Program panel on the state of arts journalism. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Journalism/Media Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 91KB; PDF)
Unfamiliar Objects in Familiar Spaces: The Public Response to Art-in-Architecture Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies Tepper, Steven Published: March 1999 Examines the public response to a sample of 41 public art projects funded through the federal government's Art-In-Architecture program and attempts to illuminate the factors that lead to official or organized conflict. Funder(s): Henry Luce Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Civil Society, Conflict Resolution Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 648KB; PDF)
Engaging the Entire Community: A New Role for Permanent Collections Wallace Foundation Published: February 1999 Discusses the strategies several museums are using — such as creative partnerships with churches, schools, businesses and community organizations — to help draw in people, many from untapped audiences. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 995KB; PDF)
Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments: An Overview J. Paul Getty Trust Kumar, Rakesh; Anuradha Kumar Published: January 1999 Concentrates on the action of biodeteriogens from bacteria to algae to higher plants. Preventive and remedial methods are surveyed, as are a selection of chemical treatments. Avenues of research are opened for further investigation. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(95 pages; 612KB; PDF)
Economics and Heritage Conservation: A Meeting Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute, December 1998 J. Paul Getty Trust Published: January 1999 Investigates the contributions that economic discourse and analysis can make to the work of conservation of heritage objects, collections, buildings, and sites. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(67 pages; 345KB; PDF)
Champions of Change: The Impact of the Arts on Learning Arts Education Partnership Fiske, Edward Published: January 1999 Provides a compilation of seven major studies that provide new evidence of enhanced learning and achievement when students are involved in a variety of arts experiences. Funder(s): GE Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(114 pages; 1.4MB; PDF)
Public Opinion and Political Vulnerability: Why Has the National Endowment for the Arts Been Such an Attractive Target? Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies DiMaggio, Paul; Betty Pettit Published: January 1999 Analyzes public opinion surveys, undertaken between 1975 and 1996, to resolve the puzzle of federal government arts programs appearing to deviate from the rule that legislative behavior closely follows public preferences. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 391KB; PDF)
1998 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 1999 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 310KB; PDF)
Arts Education Congress: Summary Report Heinz Endowments Published: November 1998 Provided from a 1998 Arts Congress conference to set an action agenda for advancing arts education in Allegheny County. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.31MB; PDF)
Opening the Door to the Entire Community: How Museums Are Using Permanent Collections to Engage Audiences Wallace Foundation Published: November 1998 Examines the role of research and planning in developing successful audience-building initiatives. Museums share strategies for attracting new audiences, creating meaningful visitor experiences and maintaining artistic integrity. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(39 pages; 452KB; PDF)
The Conservation Assessment: A Proposed Model for Evaluating Museum Environmental Management Needs J. Paul Getty Trust Published: August 1998 Provided to help museums assess environmental needs, identify problems, and implement technical solutions. Also available in Spanish. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(39 pages; 104KB; PDF)
After School Arts: Artists and Teachers Working Together — A Report to the Community Philadelphia Education Fund Published: June 1998 Profiles components of the After School Arts program within the School District of Philadelphia that have helped provide students with integrated, rich learning experiences. Funder(s): Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 860KB; PDF)
Making Sense of the Numbers: Estimating Arts Participation in America Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies Tepper, Steven Published: February 1998 Explores why estimates of arts participation in America diverge dramatically, focusing on two similar surveys — the General Social Survey (GSS) and the Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA) — that produced very different results. Funder(s): Henry Luce Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 996KB; PDF)
A New Audience for a New Century Pew Charitable Trusts Published: January 1998 Documents the Minneapolis Institute of Arts' major campaign to identify underserved audiences and make the museum part of their lives. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 462KB; PDF)
Oxygen-Free Museum Cases J. Paul Getty Trust Maekawa, Shin Published: January 1998 Describes the design and construction of an oxygen-free, hermetically sealed display and storage case developed by the Getty Conservation Institute for the long-term protection of environmentally sensitive objects. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.69MB; PDF)
Inert Gases in the Control of Museum Insect Pests J. Paul Getty Trust Maekawa, Shin; Charles Selwitz Published: January 1998 Describes in detail the techniques, materials, and operating parameters of successful insect eradication procedures developed at the Getty Conservation Institute and elsewhere. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(113 pages; 1.49MB; PDF)
Beyond Affliction: The Disability History Project National Public Radio Published: January 1998 Transcripts and audio excerpts of a 4-hour documentary radio series about the shared experience of people with disabilities and their families since the beginning of the 19th century. Includes extended interviews and images. Funder(s): AT&T Foundation, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, New Prospect Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Disabilities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link( pages; 1.83KB; HTML)
Young Children and the Arts: Making Creative Connections — A Report of the Task Force on Children's Learning and the Arts: Birth to Age Eight Arts Education Partnership Goldhawk, Sara Published: January 1998 Provides guiding principles and recommendations to organizations to support the development of arts-based early childhood programs and resources. Funder(s): American Federation of Teachers, Coca-Cola Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 296KB; PDF)
Good Schools Require the Arts Arts Education Partnership Goldhawk, Sara Published: January 1998 Discusses the purpose and accomplishments of the Arts Education Partnership and its more than 100 national arts, education, business and philanthropic organizations. Provides guidance on how to join the Partnership. Funder(s): GE Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(6 pages; 353KB; PDF)
National Arts Stabilization in Arizona: A Report to the Community Flinn Foundation Published: January 1998 Overview of a successful, decade-long effort to strengthen the long-term financial and managerial capacity of Arizona's principal arts organizations. A collaboration among the National Arts Stabilization Fund and The Flinn Foundation. Funder(s): Flinn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
1997 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 1998 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(114 pages; 337KB; PDF)
Building Audiences: Stories From America's Theaters — How Theaters Deal With Change in Building, Diversifying Audiences Wallace Foundation Published: December 1997 Presents the third and final issue in the series "Building Audiences: Stories from America's Theaters." Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 107KB; PDF)
Public Sentiments Towards the Arts: A Critical Reanalysis of Thirteen Opinion Surveys Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies Pettit, Betty; Paul DiMaggio Published: August 1997 Summarizes and reviews studies of public perceptions of and sentiments toward the arts. Provides the first critical synthesis of such research based on original secondary analyzes of thirteen of the major data sets collected between 1973 and 1993. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
Resources for Studying Public Participation in the Arts: Inventory and Review of Available Survey Data on North Americans' Participation in and Attitudes Towards the Arts Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies Pettit, Betty; Paul DiMaggio Published: February 1997 Contains summaries, critical reviews, and access information for 25 studies of public participation in the arts, as well as a chart enabling readers to identify surveys that contain particular combinations of variables in which they are interested. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 849KB; PDF)
Building Audiences: Stories From America's Theaters — What Theaters Are Learning About the Role of Marketing in Attracting Audiences Wallace Foundation Published: January 1997 Discusses marketing strategies and innovations — from creating new subscription packages to face-to-face selling — to help theaters reach the people they've targeted. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 90KB; PDF)
1996 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 1997 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(106 pages; 6.4MB; PDF)
Data on Arts Organizations: A Review and Needs Assessment, With Design Implications Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies Kaple, Deborah; Paul DiMaggio; Lori Morris; Ziggy Rivkin-Fish Published: October 1996 Describes available data resources on arts organizations in order to inform the efforts of policymakers, arts managers, and researchers. Makes recommendations for improving data quality and for establishing an ongoing national database on the arts sector. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(210 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Building Audiences: Stories From America's Theaters - What Theaters Are Learning About the Role of Programming in Attracting Audiences Wallace Foundation Published: August 1996 Explores strategies being used — from market research to free play readings — to plan programming and select on-stage productions to attract audiences. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Audience Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 93KB; PDF)
Stone Conservation: An Overview of Current Research J. Paul Getty Trust Price, C. A. Published: January 1996 Offers a subjective analysis of what is being done right, what areas of research should be continued, and what new directions should be addressed to increase the effectiveness of stone conservation. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(79 pages; 458KB; PDF)
True Needs, True Partners: Museums and Schools Transforming Education Los Angeles County Arts Commission Published: January 1996 Provides a how-to guide for successful museum-school partnerships. Funder(s): Henry Luce Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(80 pages; 186KB; PDF)
1995 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 1996 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(112 pages; 6.8MB; PDF)
Eloquent Evidence: Arts at the Core of Learning National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Murfee, Elizabeth Published: October 1995 Provides a user-friendly brochure summarizing important and compelling rationales for integrating the arts in K-12 education. An effective advocacy tool for anyone who needs to prove that the arts are critical to education and learning. Funder(s): GE Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 426KB; PDF)
Accelerated Aging: Photochemical and Thermal Aspects J. Paul Getty Trust Feller, Robert Published: January 1994 Surveys accelerated-aging tests and the underlying causes of the deterioration of organic coatings, based on research conducted at the Carnegie Mellon Research Institute. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(292 pages; 1.59MB; PDF)
Airborne Particles in Museums J. Paul Getty Trust Salmon, Lynn; Theresa Fall; Michael Jones; Mary Ligocki; Harvey Liu; Timothy Ma; William Nazaroff Published: January 1993 Presents one in a series of research activities aimed at a better understanding of the origin and fate of air pollution within the built environment. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(145 pages; 1.54MB; PDF)
Epoxy Resins in Stone Conservation J. Paul Getty Trust Selwitz, Charles Published: November 1992 Shows that the proper use of solvents avoids problems of discoloration and crust formation. Two distinctly different approaches — one European and one American — are explored. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(117 pages; 1.82MB; PDF)
Evaluation of Cellulose Ethers for Conservation J. Paul Getty Trust Feller, Robert; M. Wilt Published: January 1990 Describes the chemical character of cellulose ethers as a general class of polymers and establishes an approximate ranking of the relative stability of each generic chemical subclass. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(165 pages; 2.13MB; PDF)
Black & Hispanic Art Museums: A Vibrant Cultural Resource Ford Foundation Ardali, Azade; Mary Campbell Published: December 1989 Based on a 1986 survey, provides a review of the origins, condition, and major needs of 29 Black and Hispanic art museums across the U.S. Offers recommendations for museum development and maintenance. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(77 pages; 3.2MB; PDF)
Protection of Works of Art From Atmospheric Ozone J. Paul Getty Trust Cass, Glen; James Druzik; Daniel Grosjean; William Nazaroff; Paul Whitmore; Cynthia Whittman Published: January 1989 Assesses the colorfastness of organic colorants and watercolor pigments tested in atmospheric ozone. A summary of a full report of the Environmental Quality Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(97 pages; 915KB; PDF)
Statistical Analysis in Art Conservation Research J. Paul Getty Trust Reedy, Terry; Chandra Reedy Published: January 1988 Evaluates all components of data analysis and shows that statistical methods in conservation are vastly underutilized. Also offers specific examples of possible improvements. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(110 pages; 875KB; PDF)
Cellulose Nitrate in Conservation J. Paul Getty Trust Selwitz, Charles Published: January 1988 Examines the use of cellulose nitrate for conservation purposes. Includes the chemistry of the compound's deterioration and a discussion of the circumstances in which there is sufficient stability to permit its use. Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(71 pages; 562KB; PDF)
Hispanic Theater in the United States and Puerto Rico Ford Foundation Pottlizer, Joanne Published: 1988 Provides a survey of contemporary Hispanic theater and its historical context. Includes a brief history of Hispanic theater activity in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Offers recommendations for development. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(91 pages; 4.1MB; PDF)
Corporate Philanthropy: Partnership for Progress Ford Foundation Thomas, Franklin A. Published: October 1986 Presents a talk given by Ford Foundation president Franklin A. Thomas in Bombay, India, about the role of collaborative philanthropic ventures among industry, public institutions, and nonprofits. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 347KB; PDF)
Ford Foundation Support for the Arts in the United States Ford Foundation DiMaggio, Paul Published: August 1986 Draws upon an analysis of the role of independent foundations in support of the arts to describe the characteristics of the various segments of the funding community, and outlines the history of Ford's support of arts programs. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
Sharps and Flats: A Report on Ford Foundation Assistance to American Music Ford Foundation Published: 1980 Outlines Ford's assistance to American composers, performers, and performing arts centers, as well as efforts to train administrators of musical organizations and to increase audiences. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(50 pages; 2.7MB; PDF)
The Finances of the Performing Arts: Volume II Ford Foundation Published: 1974 Presents findings from a survey of the characteristics and attitudes of audiences and potential audiences for theater, opera, symphony, and ballet in twelve U.S. cities. Identifies opportunities for attracting larger audiences. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Eric Marder Associates, Inc. Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(119 pages; 5MB; PDF)