Author: Dawson, William M.

Publication Year: 1974

Media Type: Report

Summary:

The Residency Handbook is based on the firm conviction that there is a growing desire on the parts of artists, administrators and audiences for increased opportunities to share more fully not only performances, but also to establish greater personal identification between the art, the artist and the audience.

Abstract:

The Residency Handbook is based on the firm conviction that there is a growing desire on the parts of artists, administrators and audiences for increased opportunities to share more fully not only performances, but also to establish greater personal identification between the art, the artist and the audience. The traditional one-night stand does not provide either artist or audience member the time to explore the humanism inherent to the arts. Certainly, there is no chance to allow artists and people to communicate, hopefully helping the latter develop favorable attitudes toward the arts. Artist residencies, those variable lengths of visit ranging from several days to a year's time, have grown rapidly in the past several years.

Hopefully, this handbook will assist that administrater who seeks to provide enriched and meaningful opportunities for artists and people to share in some depth the beauty and enjoyment of the performing arts. (p. ii)

CONTENTS
Preface.
Introduction.
Purposes of a residency.
Planning.
Budgeting and funding.
Selecting the artist.
Contracts.
Scheduling and logistics.
Evaluation.
Appendix A. Scope of program and activities.
Appendix B. One kind of residency program.
Appendix C. Community arts programs and educational effectiveness in the schools. Bibliography and resources.

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Categories: Artists-Resources for