Put the power of Arts and Culture to work in your Community Part 1 of this unique guide distills research and emerging ideas behind culturally driven Community development and explains key underlying principles.
By understanding the theoretical context (Part 1), learning from case studies (Part 2), and following the six steps (Part 3), you\'ll be able to build a more vibrant, creative, and equitable community..
Each section includes additional resources as well as an appendix listing books, web sites, organizations, and research studies.
Detailed guidance, hands-on worksheets, and a hypothetical Community sample walk you through the entire process.
Secure Funding, Policy Support, and Media Coverage.
Craft a Plan That Brings the Identity to Life; 6.
Focus on Your Key Asset, Vision, Identity, and Core Strategies; 5.
Map Values, Strengths, Assets, and History; 4.
Identify and Recruit Effective Partners; 3.
Assess Your Situation and Goals; 2.
These examples are followed in Part 3 with six steps to assessing, planning, and implementing Creative Community building projects: 1.
You\'ll learn how people from all walks of life used Culture and creativity as a glue to bind together people, ideas, enterprises, and institutions to make places more balanced and healthy.
Each strategy is illustrated by two case studies taken from a variety of cities, small towns, and neighborhoods across the United States.
Find inspiration and ideas from twenty case studies Part 2 gives you ten concrete strategies for building on the unique qualities of your own community.
You\'ll understand the Arts impact on Community well-being and have the rationale for engaging others.
Put the power of Arts and Culture to work in your Community Part 1 of this unique guide distills research and emerging ideas behind culturally driven Community development and explains key underlying principles
