Author: Associated Councils of the Arts

Publication Year: 1975

Media Type: Report

Summary:

This report examines that cities and counties can support the arts in the local community.

Abstract:

This report examines that cities and counties can support the arts in the local community.

CONTENTS
1. Local agencies for the arts.
    An arts commission.
    A cultural affairs office.
    A municipal arts department.
    An independent public authority.
    A municipal recreation department and the arts.
    Private community arts councils and local government.

2. Arts Programs of Local Government.
    Grants to arts organizations.
    Neighborhood arts programs.
    Festivals.
    Employing the artists: art in Public Places.

3. Funding Local Arts outside the General Fund.
    Designated Taxes.
    Bond Issues.
    15 for Art in Architecture.

4. Some Federal and State Programs for Funding Local Arts.
    CETA.
    Community Development Block Grants.
    Revenue sharing.
    Challenge grants from a state arts council.

5. Municipal policies affecting the arts.
    Tax exemptions (Washington, D.C. Zoning for artists' housing and studios (New
    York).
    Other zoning variances.

Appendix.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Local Arts Agencies, Funding