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In Pursuit of Equity: Four Case Studies of State Arts Agencies

September 30, 2021

This report describes how state arts agencies in four states—California, Maryland, Massachusetts and South Carolina—have integrated equity principles across multiple aspects of their work. This volume includes information on equity-centered planning, partnerships, grant making and programming, communications tactics, and managing change. Based on in-depth interviews, this research report is the first in a three-part series of publications produced in collaboration with the Washington State Arts Commission which also includes the reports Deepening Relationships with Diverse Communities: State Arts Agency Strategies and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in State Arts Agency Public Art Programs: A Roundtable Report.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in State Arts Agency Public Art Programs: A Roundtable Report

September 30, 2021

Public art or percent for art policies are present in more than half of states and jurisdictions, but little research has been conducted on the equity aspects of these state level programs. This roundtable report begins to address this need, offering an assessment of salient equity related challenges and solutions. Included are recommendations for diversifying artist rosters, making calls for entry more accessible and engaging communities in public art projects. The report was produced in collaboration with the Washington State Arts Commission along with the reports In Pursuit of Equity: Four Case Studies of State Arts Agencies and Deepening Relationships with Diverse Communities: State Arts Agency Strategies. 

Deepening Relationships with Diverse Communities: State Arts Agency Strategies

September 30, 2021

This report explores ways that state arts agencies can develop authentic and meaningful relationships with communities that have experienced limited access to state arts agency support in the past. These relationships, in turn, can inform the design of more equitable and inclusive state arts agency services. The report provides tips on initiating contact, establishing trust, redesigning grants and shared decision making. It was produced in collaboration with the Washington State Arts Commission along with the additional reports In Pursuit of Equity: Four Case Studies of State Arts Agencies and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in State Arts Agency Public Art Programs: A Roundtable Report.

Vital Signs: Snapshots of Arts Funding - Foundation Grants to Arts and Culture, 2006 & Public Funding for the Arts, 2008 Update

January 1, 2008

Grantmakers in the Arts, in partnership with the Foundation Center, has provided an annual snapshot of foundation arts funding since 2001. To draw a more complete picture, this year we also provide trend information about government arts funding.

Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement

January 1, 2006

Examines the decline of funding for arts education in public schools. Describes how the study of specific art forms can advance math and reading comprehension, contributes to cognitive and social skills, and increases overall learning.

For the Greater Good: Frameworks for Advancing State Arts Education Partnerships

March 1, 2003

Documents a November 2001 workshop that brought together leaders from arts education support networks in Florida, Hawaii, Mississippi, Ohio, and South Carolina.

Eloquent Evidence: Arts at the Core of Learning

October 1, 1995

Provides a user-friendly brochure summarizing important and compelling rationales for integrating the arts in K-12 education. An effective advocacy tool for anyone who needs to prove that the arts are critical to education and learning.