National Arts Publications Database

The National Arts Publications Database is a bibliographic tool that gives access current and historical information on a multitude of topics related to arts administration and policy. The database contains over 7,000 bibliographic records—providing arts administrators, policy researchers, and advocates with an asset to help them locate information on arts policy and practice and arts administration resources and best practices. Many recent entries to the database may also include the actual publication for download as well. When possible, Americans for the Arts has included the publication for download, but in many cases the database is purely bibliographic by design.

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This guide represents Partners for Livable Communities culmination of the experience and knowledge on an issue that has such a great potential for community development. The report demonstrates how cultural heritage is not just something to preserve…

Categories: Tourism, Heritage & Preservation, Economic Impact, Cultural Planning, Cultural Facilities, Cultural Districts, Cultural Diplomacy and Exchange

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Mobilizing Arts and Cultural Resources for Community Development, 2nd Edition was made possible by the collective reflections, experience and expertise of the many individuals who have contributed to the Culture Builds Communities program throughout…

Categories: Heritage & Preservation, Economic Impact, Community Development, Civic Dialogue and Social Change, Advocacy

Author: Partners for Livable Communities

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Partners for Livable Communities sees City Resilient as a unifying movement that will reduce crime and improve safety, provide health-enhancing opportunities for the people who live there, and improve the aesthetics of the community. By showcasing…

Categories: Heritage & Preservation, Economic Impact, Cultural Planning, Cultural Facilities, Community Development, Civic Dialogue and Social Change

Author: Liz Bieber, Jane King, Nomoya Hall, and Andrew Abruzzese

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This compendium of case studies provides business and chamber leaders the perspective to further Lumina’s Goal 2025: to increase the proportion of Americans with high-quality degrees and credentials to 60 percent by the year 2025.

Categories: Private Sector, Economic Impact, Creative Youth Development, Creative Workforce, Creative Industries, Creative Economies, Community Development, Arts Education

Author: Rollins, Judy, PhD

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This primer was designed for the arts organization that wishes to initiate programming focused on local health issues, or create partnerships with health groups in order to best meet the needs of the community. Arts Organizations and Public Health…

Categories: Partnerships, Community Development, Civic Dialogue and Social Change

Author: Bieber, Liz; Miller, Brian; and Cooper, Will

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Stories for Change, a report by Partners for Livable Communities funded by MetLife Foundation, offers leadership examples that expand the arts to new audiences. This compendium of nearly 50 best practices showcases the notable strategies that…

Categories: Participation, Lifelong Learning, Community Development, Civic Dialogue and Social Change, Aging, Accessibility, Access and Equity

Author: Lyz Crane, Jane King and Douglas Stewart

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Culture Connects All, a benchmark report by Partners for Livable communities funded by MetLife Foundation, offers new audience-building opportunities for arts and cultural organizations to engage two of America’s fastest growing populations:…

Categories: Participation, Immigration, Community Development, Aging, Access and Equity

Author: Grimm, Carly

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More than just a primer on livability, the Community Empowerment Manual is a workbook for community development that educates readers about leadership strategies, effective collaboration, creating regional partnerships, and developing and realizing…

Categories: Participation, Leadership, Economic Impact, Community Development, Civic Dialogue and Social Change

Author: Louis Tenenbaum, CAPS, CAASH

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More than 35 million Americans are over 65, and that population is rising at an unprecedented rate. The MetLife Mature Market Institute recently responded to this shift with “The MetLife Report on Aging in Place 2.0: Rethinking Solutions to the Home…

Categories: Aging

Author: Partners for Livable Communities

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Media Type: Pamphlet

Livable Communities for All Ages is a thoughtful brochure that reflects years of expertise and findings, as well as resources and case studies, on how all facets of the community can contribute to a more “older adult –friendly” environment.

Categories: Transportation & Infrastructure, Economic Impact, Creative Workforce, Creative Industries, Creative Economies, Community Development, Civic Dialogue and Social Change, Aging, Access and Equity