Author: Chirs Walker

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Media Type: Periodical (article)

Summary:

The research conducted by the Urban Institute in five communities mixed with diverse immigrants in the U.S.A. suggests that the arts and cultural participation may be a path of engagement to other forms of civic participation.

Abstract: The survey was conducted by the Urban Institutes as part of an evaluation of the cultural participation initiative. The survey asked people about the types of arts and cultural events they attended and how often, their reasons for attending, and where the events they attended took place. The five communities surveyed are The Kansas City Metropolitan Area, Humboldt County, California, Mayfair, San Jose, California, Milpitas, California, and Gilroy, California. The research suggests that cultural participation may be a path of engagement to other forms of civic participation. Cultural participation may provide a basis for strengthening community bond. Cultural participation helps people articulate important aspects of themselves and their communities, thus encouraging attitudes, values and social ties that underpin a well-functioning society.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Cultural Diversity, Community Development