Author: National Research Center of the Arts

Publication Year: 1974

Media Type: Report

Summary:

This is a summary of the study which reports that the California Arts Industry for fiscal 1973-74, the 471 arts organizations represented in the study had operating expenses of $79,742,000; there were 22,300 paid personnel, including 3,000 full-time, 3,600 part-time and 15,700 performers.

Abstract:

This is a summary of the study which reports that for fiscal 1973-74, the 471 arts organizations represented in the study had operating expenses of $79,742,000; there were 22,300 paid personnel, including 3,000 full-time, 3,600 part-time and 15,700 performers.

CONTENTS
Preface: Introduction.
The Survey.

1. Description of the nonprofit arts industry:

Type of activity.
Regional distribution.
Age of organizations.
Budget size of organizations.

2. Finances:

The overall financial picture.
An analysis of earned income.
Private contributions.
Public sector support.
Operating expenditures.
Extraordinary expenditures.
Current fund balance.
Endowments and other noncurrent funds.
Income and expenditures by arts type.
Performing arts organizations.
Theatre groups.
Symphonic/classical music organizations.
Dance.
Performing arts presenters.
Other performing arts.
Art museums and visual arts organizations.
Arts service organizations.

3.Management and personnel:

Management and Board.
Characteristics of the administrative director.
Perceptions and functions of job.
Characteristics of the artistic/curatorial director.
Characteristics of boards and members.
Primary functions of the board.
Personnel.
Distribution of paid personnel.
Staff shortages.
Salary levels.
Training.
Retention of personnel.
Volunteers.

4. Programs and facilities:

Presentations of the performing arts.
Attendance.
Ticket prices.
Reduced price tickets and special presentations.
Location of performances.
Presentations of collections and exhibitions.
Attendance and admission.
Outreach programs.
Other programs.
Public service.
Workshops.
Scholarships and prizes.
Facilities.
Adequacy of facilities.

5. Special problems and the future of the arts industry:

Effects of fund shortages.
Attitudes toward government support of the arts.
Direction of future government funding.
Perceived effects of greater government support for the arts.
Choice between public and private support as primary source.
Attitudes toward private support of the arts.
Membership support.
Methods used to obtain funds beyond earnings.
Greatest needs apart from money.
Assistance from other organizations.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Funding