Author: Bailey, Robert

Publication Year: 1977

Media Type: Book

Summary:

This booklet was initially planned to be a comprehensive argument for increased municipal government involvement in the arts. It has evolved into a survey and analysis of some of the ways that municipalities and the arts have come together. This necessitated a great deal of research consisting of visiting activities and talking to municipal officials and arts leaders. The research also entailed a questionnaire that was completed by municipal employees in almost forty Canadian cities. (p. iv)

Abstract:

This booklet was initially planned to be a comprehensive argument for increased municipal government involvement in the arts. It has evolved into a survey and analysis of some of the ways that municipalities and the arts have come together. This necessitated a great deal of research consisting of visiting activities and talking to municipal officials and arts leaders. The research also entailed a questionnaire that was completed by municipal employees in almost forty Canadian cities. (p. iv)

CONTENTS
  I. Introduction.
     The people and the arts.

 II. Municipalities and the arts.
     Why should municipal governments be involved in the arts?
     Why should arts groups be interested in municipal governments?

III. The Money Picture. 
    How much money do municipalities spend on the arts? 
    How do municipalities give money to the arts?
    A unique funding approach.

IV. Community Art Councils. 
     What community arts councils do.

 V. Arts Facilities. 
     How to plan a new arts facility. 
     What should an arts centre [center] comprise. 
     Can old buildings be recycled for the arts?
     How to choose consultants.

VI. Arts Festivals. 
     How to establish a festival.

Appendix A. Index of associations, organizations, and others mentioned in the test.
Appendix B. A directory of selected sources of funds for the arts in municipalities.
Bibliography.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Funding