Author: Educational Facilities Laboratories

Publication Year: 1976

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Abstract:

The Everyman Company is one of many arts organizations that have discovered how to get expert advice on constructing an efficient and economical physical plant for their programs. These organizations need answers to diverse questions:

• How can an artist have a studio lease worded so that he retains ownership of the fixtures he installs?
• Is a zoning variance needed to put an arts center in a vacant church in a residential area?
• What code violations exist on a dry cleaning plant that a community theatre wants as its performing space?
• Is there enough room in an old fire station to house all the activities of the local arts council?
• What are the needs of a region for cultural facilities, and are existing spaces adequate?
• How can a dance company fits its performing, rehearsal, office, and storage spaces into a small warehouse?

Where does one go for answers? We hope this booklet may lead the way. It is a directory of sources of technical assistance on problems relating to physical facilities. Wherever possible, agencies and organizations are described in their own words.

First we will define exactly what technical assistance is in the context of this report. Technical assistance in the area of physical facilities encompasses planning, financing, acquiring, renovating, designing, and maintaining space. When we limit it to the arts, we mean the space in which the art activity takes place. Technical assistance can be in the form of information, printed and referral, or consulting and advisory services by professionals. Because most artists and arts organizations operate on low budgets, we confine our attention to sources of technical assistance that provide help at little or no cost to the recipient. To be eligible for such help, you may be asked for financial information since many of these programs have strict economic guidelines. In all cases the availability of assistance will depend on many factors, including the manpower, time, and financial resources of the providing agency or organization. (p. 1-2)

CONTENTS
Introduction.
National organizations.
Arts organizations.
Federal government.
Foundations.
Professional organizations.
Colleges and universities.
Local organizations.
Community design centers.
Index.

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Categories: Cultural Facilities