FEATURE
Why should philanthropists fund the arts?
Should philanthropists and foundations fund artists directly to create the art they want to make? Should they fund theatres and galleries to make art more available to more people? Should they fund only work that explicitly promotes social change? Or should they fund the arts 'in their own right' -- whatever that means? These are the questions that run through this Alliance Special Feature (part of the Alliance + IssueLab Special Collection).
Explore research about arts and culture produced by social sector organizations involved in programming, performance, policy, and advocacy. Topics include the humanities; visual, performing, and folk art; museums; arts education; audience development; community engagement through public art, and more.
RESEARCH RELATED FUNDING
This trend line represents foundation funding for research & publication in this specific issue area. Data are from grants awarded by the FC 1000, a national sample of 1,000 of the largest grantmakers by total giving.
% OF TOTAL FUNDING (2013)
Graph represents all funding for this issue area; the highlighted arc represents the proportion awarded explicitly for research and publication.
TITLES RECENTLY PUBLISHED
NeuroArts Blueprint: Advancing the Science of Arts, Health, and Wellbeing
Mar 30, 2022
Publisher(s): Aspen Institute
The Creative Power of the Arts: Reimagining Human and Planetary Flourishing
Mar 1, 2022
Publisher(s): Salzburg Global Seminar
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation 2021 Annual Report
Mar 1, 2022
Publisher(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Rethinking Relevance, Rebuilding Engagement
Feb 2, 2022
Publisher(s): Slover Linett Audience Research ; Yancey Consulting ; LaPlaca Cohen
Paul G. Allen Family Foundation: Impact Report 2021
Jan 31, 2022
Publisher(s): Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
TITLES FROM THE ARCHIVES
Cultural Vitality in Communities: Interpretation and Indicators
Dec 1, 2006
Publisher(s): Urban Institute
Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians?
Nov 18, 2002
Publisher(s): Future of Music Coalition
Evaluation Report for Community-Based Youth Media Program
Jan 1, 2005
Publisher(s): Phillips Community Television
The Information Commons: A Public Policy Report
May 18, 2004
Publisher(s): National Coalition Against Censorship
Will Fair Use Survive? Free Expression in the Age of Copyright Control
Dec 5, 2005
Publisher(s): National Coalition Against Censorship
Museums & Society 2034: Trends and Potential Futures
Dec 19, 2008
Publisher(s): American Association of Museums ; Reach Advisors
Changing Church in the South: Religion and Politics in Elba, Alabama
Feb 16, 2007
Publisher(s): The Carsey Institute
Cultural Engagement in California's Inland Regions
Sep 1, 2008
Publisher(s): James Irvine Foundation