Author: National Research Center of the Arts

Publication Year: 1975

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Abstract:

CONTENTS
Introduction.
Methodology:
     Constructing the survey universe.
     Sampling procedures and weighting.
     Field procedures.
     Data editing and validation.
The two distinct worlds of the arts.
The operations of cultural institutions:
     Length of time operational during the year.
     Increases in programs and activities between 1973 and 1976.
     Attendance patterns.
     Personnel patterns.
     Questions of discrimination by sex and race.
     The substantial subsidy of the arts and culture by administrators and artistic
     directors.
     A look at the trustees.
     Facilities.
The perceived financial crunch on arts and museum institutions.
Operating expenditures in the arts and museums.
Operating income: Institutions press to increase earned income.
Performing arts, Museums.
Contributed income.
One way to relieve the financial crunch.
Government funding.
The pivotal role of government to the balance sheet.
Financial support from the private sector.
A total accounting sheet.

Appendices:
     A. Criteria for organization selection.
     B. U.S. arts and culture trend data study consultants.
     C. The screening questionnaire.
     D. The survey questionnaire.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Creative Economies