The Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) at Indiana University’s Center for Postsecondary Research addresses the previously unanswered question of what happens to alumni of performing and visual arts in its report, Forks in the Road: The Many Paths of Arts Alumni. Stereotypes and misconceptions abounded about what these graduates were doing, with one of the most common being that they are unable to find work in their desired field and therefore are forced to take jobs outside of their desired field. After receiving 13,581 responses, SNAAP was able to dispel that myth and provide a clearer picture of the activities of these graduates.
Engaging the Now: Arguments, Research, and New Environments for the Arts
Following the staggered release of symposium sessions throughout 2010, WESTAF is pleased to release the final, complete proceedings of its symposium titled Engaging the Now: Arguments, Research, and New Environments for the Arts. The symposium convened in Aspen, Colorado in October, 2009. The proceedings feature a keynote presentation by Doug McLennan of ArtsJournal.com, a discussion about the efficacy of state film incentives, a dialogue about the state of arts education research and advocacy, a consideration of new economic arguments for the arts, a review of trends in youth engagement in creativity and the arts, a forum on rethinking the structure and scope of state arts agencies, and a discussion about cultural policy trends in Europe. In addition to McLennan, a wide range of speakers participated in the symposium discussion — from economists and economic development professionals to cultural policy leaders and academics.
…cultural activities and their association with perceived health, anxiety, depression and satisfaction with life …
Patterns of Receptive and Creative Cultural Activities and their Association with Perceived Health, Anxiety, Depression and Aatisfaction with Life among Adults (the HUNT study, Norway)
Cultural participation has been used both in governmental health policies and as medical therapy, based on the assumption that cultural activities will improve health. Previous population studies and a human intervention study have shown that religious, social and cultural activities predict increased survival rate. The aim of this study was to analyze the association between cultural activity and perceived health, anxiety, depression and satisfaction with life in both genders.
Why Should Government Support the Arts?
Designed for public arts leaders and advocates, Why Should Government Support the Arts? provides answers to these questions and describes why the arts are an essential public investment. This document invites conversation and reflection about the value of the arts to American communities. It also provides resource material and research citations that any state can use to support its case for the arts.
Here are answers to some of the tough questions asked in hard economic times about government funding:
- Why should government support the arts?
- Are the arts a worthwhile investment during hard economic times?
- Why can’t the private sector pick up the costs?
- Why are state arts agencies important?
Still Kicking: Aging Performing Artists in NYC and LA Metro Areas
Aging performing artists, whose diverse work includes acting, directing, choreography, and music performance and spans over seven decades, share with RCAC how they are “Still Kicking.”
ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Why and How Businesses Support the Arts: Business Committee for the Arts Triennial Survey
Why and How Businesses Support the Arts: Business Committee for the Arts Triennial Survey
Originally recorded on December 8, 2010 (80 minutes)
The BCA Survey of Business Support for the Arts is the only Survey in the US that tracks support from small, mid-sized and large businesses nationwide. Business funders will discuss the survey’s findings in terms of why and how they support the arts and compare the extent of their giving, both now and the near future.
Moderator: Mark Shugoll, Affiliate, CEO, Shugoll Research; Presenters: Alessandra Digiusto, Chief Administrative Officer, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation; Jeff Eberlein, Managing Partner, Strata-G Communications; Carole Morse, President, Portland General Electric Foundation
Available free to members of Americans for the Arts; not available to non-members.
