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Reports on Arts and Culture

2011 Annual Report
Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; Broad Art Foundation

Published: 2012

Contains board's letter; program and prize information in the areas of education, scientific and medical research, and the arts; profiles of Broad institutions, residents, and researchers; 2010-11 grants list; and combined financial statement.


Funder(s): Broad Art Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (101 pages; 6.32MB; PDF)

2009 Annual Report
Heinz Endowments

Published: 2010

Contains president's message, foundation history, 2009 grants list, financial summary, and list of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Heinz Endowments
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (14 pages; 236KB; PDF)

Cultivating the Next Generation of Art Lovers: How Boston Lyric Opera Sought to Create Greater Opportunities for Families to Attend Opera
Bob Harlow Research and Consulting

Harlow, Bob; Thomas Alfieri; Aaron Dalton; Anne Field
Published: November 2011

Examines the evolution, outcomes, and factors shaping BLO's efforts to expand its audience through high-quality productions of abridged operas for families, supplemented by free previews and workshops at community venues. Outlines lessons learned.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (42 pages; 4.19MB; PDF)

More Than Just a Party: How the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boosted Participation by Young Adults
Bob Harlow Research and Consulting

Harlow, Bob; Thomas Alfieri; Aaron Dalton; Anne Field
Published: November 2011

Describes an after-hours program designed to boost attendance among young adults and factors contributing to its success, including the elimination of perceptual barriers, encouragement of informal interaction, and exploration of galleries.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Museums
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (45 pages; 2.64MB; PDF)

Attracting an Elusive Audience: How the San Francisco Girls Chorus Is Breaking Down Stereotypes and Generating Interest Among Classical Music Patrons
Bob Harlow Research and Consulting

Published: November 2011

Describes the chorus' efforts to raise its profile using findings from focus groups, including rebranding and a targeted marketing campaign; outcomes, including impact on organizational decision making; contributing factors; and remaining challenges.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (45 pages; 5.39MB; PDF)

Building Deeper Relationships: How Steppenwolf Theatre Company Is Turning Single-Ticket Buyers Into Repeat Visitors
Bob Harlow Research and Consulting

Harlow, Bob; Thomas Alfieri; Aaron Dalton; Anne Field
Published: November 2011

Describes the company's strategies to engage all audience members, including through post-show discussions, special events, diverse online content, and equal treatment of subscribers and non-subscribers; outcomes; and contributing factors.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (40 pages; 5.76MB; PDF)

2011 Otis Report on the Creative Economy Report of the Los Angeles Region
Otis College of Art and Design

Published: November 2011

Examines the combined economic impact of the arts, design, and entertainment industries in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including trends in employment, salaries, revenues, and nonprofit arts groups. Offers projections for 2015 and industry snapshots.


Funder(s): Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, California Community Foundation, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, James Irvine Foundation
Related Organization(s): Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (52 pages; 3.18MB; PDF)

Getting In On the Act: How Arts Groups Are Creating Opportunities for Active Participation
James Irvine Foundation; WolfBrown

Brown, Alan S.; Shelly Gilbride; Jennifer Novak
Published: October 2011

Presents case studies of arts programs and events that illustrate how arts institutions can adapt to a shift toward diverse participatory arts practice involving audiences' creative expression without compromising artistic visions or business models.


Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (46 pages; 4.79MB; PDF)

Fusing Arts, Culture and Social Change: High Impact Strategies for Philanthropy
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

Sidford, Holly
Published: October 2011

Examines the role of the arts in engaging, educating, and building communities and addressing social, economic, environmental, and other injustices. Calls on arts grantmakers to focus more resources on supporting social change in underserved communities.


Funder(s): National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (44 pages; 3.61MB)

Building Community: Making Space for Art
Urban Institute; Leveraging Investments in Creativity

Jackson, Maria Rosario
Published: October 2011

Examines the role of the arts in communities; artists working in community development, education, health, or environmental fields; and contemporary art spaces in community planning and revitalization strategies.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Surdna Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Arts Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (20 pages; 14.2MB; PDF)

Social Justice Documentary: Designing for Impact
Center for Social Media at American University

Clark, Jessica; Barbara Abrash
Published: September 2011

Explores current methodologies for assessing social issue documentary films by combining strategic design and evaluation of multiplatform outreach and impact, including documentaries' role in network- and field-building. Includes six case studies.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (76 pages; 1.44MB; PDF)

Arts, Culture and Californians
Markusen Economic Research; James Irvine Foundation

Barbour, Elisa; William Beyers
Published: September 2011

Examines the budgets, disciplinary focus, geographic distribution, and economic impact of California's arts and cultural nonprofit groups; workforce, volunteers, and supporters; and governance, organizational relationships, and challenges.


Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (56 pages; 1.53MB; PDF)

2011 Portfolio
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Published: September 2011

Provides a snapshot of the breadth, diversity, and financial and programmatic health of arts and cultural organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania, including data on the recession's effect on revenue, attendance, employment, and fundraising.


Funder(s): Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, PNC Financial Services Group, William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (39 pages; 7.0MB; PDF)

2010 Annual Report
Nathan Cummings Foundation

Published: 2011

Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2010 included in financial statements.


Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (85 pages; 1.40MB; PDF)
Financial Statements

Youth Activism and Public Space in Egypt
John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at the American University in Cairo; Innovations in Civic Participation

Published: August 2011

Examines youth activists' use of virtual and physical public spaces before, during, and after the January 25 Revolution. Profiles three organizations and analyzes the power and limitations of social media to spur civic action, as well as the role of art.


Funder(s): Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Related Organization(s): Innovations in Civic Participation
Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture; Science/Technology, Internet
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (48 pages; 4.00MB; PDF)

2010 Annual Report
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Published: 2011

Contains president's essay; 2010 in review; program information; grant, budget, and investment summaries; and lists of board members and staff. PDF Version includes links to reports and videos.


Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (26 pages; 1.86MB; HTML)
PDF Version

2010 Annual Report
William Penn Foundation

Published: 2011

Contains message from the foundation's leaders, message from the departing president, program information, detailed grantee profiles, mission statement, financial statements, grants list, and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff.


Funder(s): William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (52 pages; 2.44MB; PDF)

A Documentation and Analysis of Surdna Arts Teachers Fellowship Program (SATF): The First Decade 2000-2010
Surdna Foundation

Levine, Mindy N.
Published: June 2011

Based on documents, interviews, and site visits, reviews the design and impact of a program to boost teaching and learning quality at public arts high schools by supporting teachers' artistic and professional development. Lists issues for consideration.


Funder(s): Surdna Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (53 pages; 277KB; PDF)

How Arts and Cultural Strategies Create, Reinforce, and Enhance Sense of Place
American Planning Association

Published: June 2011

Explores how arts and cultural assets, programming, and master plans can help a community assess its historic, cultural, economic, and social values and strengthen its identity via community education, vision, and participation.


Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation
Related Organization(s): RMC Research Corporation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (8 pages; 195KB; PDF)

2010 Annual Report
Wallace Foundation

Published: 2011

Contains board chair's message, farewell letter from founding president, mission statement, summary of grantee perception reports and comparative performance analysis, program information, financial overview, grants list, and lists of directors and staff.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (52 pages; 5.98MB; PDF)

2010 Annual Performance Report
James Irvine Foundation

Published: June 2011

Combines the foundation's annual report and annual performance report. Includes letter from the board chair and analyses of the foundation's 2010 grantmaking, program impact, and effectiveness.


Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (40 pages; 825KB; HTML)

Nurturing California's Next Generation Arts and Cultural Leaders
Center for Cultural Innovation

Markusen, Ann
Published: May 2011

Presents survey findings about next-generation arts group leaders' commitment, job satisfaction, and frustrations with intergenerational tensions, career prospects, and lack of time. Calls for more respect, better pay, and external training resources.


Funder(s): Center for Cultural Innovation, James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (37 pages; 511KB; PDF)

CEI2010: Philadelphia Cultural Engagement Index
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; WolfBrown

Published: May 2011

Compares levels of cultural engagement in 2008 and 2010, including frequency of enjoyment of and attitudes toward music, theater, reading and writing, visual arts and crafts, and history, science, and nature activities, by discipline and demographics.


Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (128 pages; 10MB; PDF)

Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America's Future Through Creative Schools
President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities

Published: May 2011

Calls for advancing arts education as part of a comprehensive K-12 curriculum and details recommendations, including building collaborations among various approaches, developing the arts integration field, and expanding teaching opportunities for artists.


Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (88 pages; 1.68MB; PDF)

Case for Change Capital in the Arts
Nonprofit Finance Fund

Published: May 2011

Outlines the principles and progress of Leading for the Future, a five-year initiative to help arts groups improve long-term sustainability by using "change capital" to enhance programming, operations, and business models and raise reliable net revenue.


Funder(s): Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (20 pages; 443KB; PDF)

Forks in the Road: The Many Paths of Arts Alumni
Strategic National Arts Alumni Project

Published: May 2011

Presents findings from a survey of visual and performing arts graduates about current employment, satisfaction with training and careers, ability to continue to create or perform, and elements needed to better connect arts training to artistic careers.


Funder(s): Barr Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Educational Foundation of America, Houston Endowment, Inc., National Endowment for the Arts, Surdna Foundation
Related Organization(s): Center for Postsecondary Research School of Education at Indiana University
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (22 pages; 457KB; PDF)

Non-Profits and the Economy in Northeastern Wisconsin
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation

Published: April 2011

Presents survey findings about the overall financial health and outlook of nonprofits in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties, including cash reserves, revenues, layoffs, and statistics about the arts and culture and youth and education sectors.


Funder(s): Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (13 pages; 143KB; PDF)

Blueprints: Bringing Poetry Into Communities
Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute; University of Utah Press

Coles, Katharine, ed.
Published: January 2011

Collects poets' essays on the need to bring poetry into communities through readings, festivals, and other projects and their experiences doing so; the impact of poetry on ideas of community; and models of programs. Offers a poetry programming toolkit.


Funder(s): Poetry Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Toolkit


PubHub Link (319 pages; 3.69MB; PDF)

Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Poetry
Center for Social Media at American University; Poetry Foundation

Published: January 2011

Outlines best practices created by the poetry community for using copyrighted materials in parody and satire; "remixed" new works; education; criticism, comment, or illustration; poetry online; and literary performance. Lists principles and limitations.


Funder(s): Poetry Foundation
Related Organization(s): Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute, Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (19 pages; 336KB; PDF)

2008 Kresge Eminent Artist: Charles McGee
Kresge Foundation

Published: January 2011

Contains artist's statement; writings about McGee's life, art, evolution as an artist, and contribution to the African-American and Detroit artists' communities; a Detroit area map of his works; c.v.; and information on the Kresge Eminent Artist Award.


Funder(s): Kresge Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts; Arts and Culture, Arts Education
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (33 pages; 8.80MB; PDF)

2009 Kresge Eminent Artist: Marcus Belgrave
Kresge Foundation

Published: January 2011

Contains writings about Belgrave's life, evolution as a musician, contribution to the Detroit music scene, his role as a mentor, and work as a jazz ambassador; selected discography; c.v.; and information on the Kresge Eminent Artist Award.


Funder(s): Kresge Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Arts Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (28 pages; 9.39MB; PDF)

Creative Vitality in Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia

Published: December 2010

Examines the city's 2006-08 Creative Vitality Index, including the economic role for-profit arts and creative businesses play, the relationship between the for- and nonprofit creative sectors, and their impact on the community. Includes artist profiles.


Funder(s): William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Social Science
Publication Type: Issue Brief


PubHub Link (17 pages; 1.08MB; PDF)

Tipping the Culture: How Engaging Millennials Will Change Things
LitLamp Communications

Martin, Patricia
Published: December 2010

Offers arts and cultural groups marketing strategies for engaging 15- to 31-year-olds, including putting the user, not the brand, at the center; having something meaningful to say; and fostering connections by sharing knowledge. Includes case studies.


Funder(s): Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Nonprofit Finance Fund, Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (37 pages; 193KB; HTML)

Leading Creatively: A Closer Look 2010
National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture

Published: December 2010

Compiles essays and studies by and on artist-leaders, curators, artistic directors, and programmers about nonprofit arts administration, including the arts sector's distinct values, the importance of peer networks, the role of mentors, and challenges.


Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (112 pages; 23.52MB; PDF)

2010 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of the Los Angeles Region
Otis College of Art and Design

Published: November 2010

Examines the combined economic impact of the arts, design, and entertainment industries in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including trends in employment, revenues, taxes, and nonprofit formation. Provides industry snapshots and projections for 2014.


Funder(s): Center for Cultural Innovation, City National Bank, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Colburn School, Disney, James Irvine Foundation, Mattel, Nike, Spin Master
Related Organization(s): Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Social Science; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (73 pages; 2.16MB; PDF)

The Art of Participation: Shared Lessons in Audience Engagement
Boston Foundation; Massachusetts Cultural Council

Published: November 2010

Describes targeted audience outreach, digital outreach and education, and capacity-building efforts of twenty-two Boston area arts organizations to deepen and broaden their audiences in a joint initiative of three funders that included a learning network.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Related Organization(s): Massachusetts Cultural Council
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (100 pages; 2.35MB; PDF)

2009 Annual Report
William Penn Foundation

Published: October 2010

Contains message from the foundation's leaders; program information; articles on regional food systems, arts groups, and the dropout problem; mission statement; financial highlights; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff.


Funder(s): William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (52 pages; 2.24MB)
FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.24MB)

National Capitalization Project 2010 Summary
Grantmakers In the Arts

Published: September 2010

Presents suggestions for funding practices to strengthen arts and cultural organizations' capitalization and sustainability, including encouraging groups to build surpluses and reserves and improving knowledge of capital markets and markets for the arts.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (8 pages; 399KB; PDF)
Literature Review

2009 Annual Report: Wallace's Report '09: Appraising a Decade
Wallace Foundation

Published: 2010

Contains board chair's message; president's essay; mission statement; decade-long review of foundation programs in education leadership, OST learning, and arts participation; financial overview; grants list; and lists of directors and staff.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (53 pages; 5.83MB; PDF)

2009 Annual Report
James Irvine Foundation

Published: 2010

Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, message from the chief investment officer and treasurer, financial summary, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (65 pages; 876KB; PDF)

From START to Finish: Lessons From the Wallace Foundation's Work With State Arts Agencies
Wallace Foundation

Published: August 2010

Provides a history of Wallace's State Arts Partnerships for Cultural Participation initiative, assesses its accomplishments and shortcomings, and draws lessons. Concludes that START helped most grantee agencies place more emphasis on arts participation.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Public Affairs
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (24 pages; 601KB; PDF)

2009 Annual Report
Nathan Cummings Foundation

Published: 2010

Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2009 included in financial statements.


Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (80 pages; 1.89MB; PDF)
Financial Statements

2009 Annual Report
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Published: 2010

Contains video interview with the president, program information, links to grants lists, profiles of MacArthur Fellows, 2009 in review, financial and investment summaries, program budgets, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link ( pages; ; HTML)
PDF Version

2009 Annual Report
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Published: 2010

Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (113 pages; 291KB; PDF)

Native Arts and Cultures: Research, Growth and Opportunities for Philanthropic Support
Ford Foundation

Published: June 2010

Summarizes findings of Ford-funded reports on grants to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian artists and their impact; leadership development needs and opportunities; and the possibility of creating a new fund for Native arts and cultures.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Minorities; Minorities, Native Americans
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (25 pages; 1.10MB; PDF)

2009 Annual Report
J. Paul Getty Trust

Published: 2010

Contains board chair's message; president's message; information on the museum, research institute, conservation institute, and foundation; 2009 grants list; publications list; lists of directors and staff; and financial statements.


Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (76 pages; 5.92MB; HTML)

2009 Annual Report
Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation

Published: 2010

Contains profiles of three nonprofits benefiting from Meyer's Management Assistance Program, information on activities beyond grantmaking, financial statements, and lists of board members, officers, and staff. Grants list at separate link.


Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (28 pages; 1.88MB; HTML)
Grants List
FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.88MB; HTML)

It's Not About You... It's About Them: A Research Report on What Motivates Bay Area Donors to Give to the Arts and Artists
Helicon Collaborative; WolfBrown

Published: May 2010

Outlines findings on the characteristics, values, and motivations of donors to artists and small arts organizations, outcomes of the Fund For Artists Matching Commissions program, and case studies and lessons learned about fundraising strategies.


Funder(s): East Bay Community Foundation, San Francisco Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (86 pages; 9.59MB; PDF)

African Cities Reader I: Pan-African Practices
Chimurenga; African Centre for Cities

Published: April 2010

Compiles writing and art in multiple genres from across Africa and the Diaspora that reflect the rich pluralism, cosmopolitanism, and diversity of emergent urbanisms across the continent and challenge current depictions.


Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; International Affairs/Development; Social Science
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (263 pages; 9.05MB; PDF)

Promoting Public and Private Reinvestment in Cultural Exchange-Based Diplomacy
Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

Ayers, Margaret C.
Published: April 2010

Makes the case for renewed investment in public diplomacy and cultural exchange. Analyzes trends in government, foundation, and other private support for cultural diplomacy, the benefits and obstacles, and models of engagement. Details recommendations.


Funder(s): Robert Sterling Clark Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; International Affairs/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (96 pages; 895KB; PDF)

Clipping Our Own Wings: Copyright and Creativity in Communication Research
Center for Social Media

Published: April 2010

Presents survey findings on how knowledge of copyright issues affects communication scholars' research decisions, access, and publication. Recommends developing best practices standards for the U.S. doctrine of fair use to expand creative options.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Education; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (17 pages; 904KB; PDF)

New Muslim Cool: Engaging Stakeholders in the Filmmaking Process
Center for Social Media

Keim, Nina
Published: March 2010

Provides an overview of the production, funding model, project partners, and impact of New Muslim Cool, a documentary film on American Muslim youth culture with a mission to promote interfaith dialogue. Discusses the role of social media outreach.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Religion; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (12 pages; 190KB; PDF)

2009 Year in Review: Charting a Clear Course
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Published: 2010

Contains message from the board chair and the president; 2009 highlights; information on programs and strategies, with sample grants; donor profiles; and lists of board members.


Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (12 pages; 2.78MB; PDF)

2009/10 Annual Report
Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; Broad Art Foundation

Published: 2010

Contains board's letter on lessons learned; ten-year review of education reform; five-year review of science and medical research; twenty-five-year review of arts, culture, and civic initiatives; financial statements; and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Broad Art Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (83 pages; 6.40MB)
FOLIO Link(83 pages; 6.40MB)

Native Artists: Livelihoods, Resources, Space, Gifts
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at University of Minnesota

Rendon, Marcie; Ann Markusen
Published: December 2009

Examines the experiences of Ojibwe artists in Minnesota, including access to training, funding, space, paying markets, and institutional support; discrimination and isolation; and relationships with communities. Profiles artists and makes recommendations.


Funder(s): McKnight Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Minorities; Minorities, Native Americans
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (128 pages; 2.89MB; PDF)

Untold Stories in South Africa: Creative Consequences of the Rights Clearance Culture for Documentary Filmmakers
Black Filmmakers Network; Documentary Filmmakers' Association; American University

Flynn, Sean; Peter Jaszi
Published: December 2009

Surveys how South African documentary filmmakers perceive copyright clearance requirements and how the "clearance culture" affects their work. Recommends developing best practices, a legal advice network, ethical use standards, and policy proposals.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Related Organization(s): Black Filmmakers Network, Center for Social Media at American University, Documentary Filmmakers' Association, Washington School of Law at American University
Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Arts and Culture; Social Science
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (35 pages; 818KB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
Ahmanson Foundation

Published: 2009

Contains mission statement, president and managing director's message, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (107 pages; 934KB; PDF)

Neuroeducation: Learning, Arts, and the Brain
Dana Foundation

Hardiman, Mariale; Janet Eilber; Susan Magsamen; Guy McKhann
Published: November 2009

Excerpts presentations and discussions from a May 2009 conference on the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, the arts, and learning — the effects of early arts education on other aspects of cognition and implications for policy and practice.


Funder(s): Dana Foundation
Related Organization(s): Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (120 pages; 1.47MB; HTML)

Philadelphia Public Art: The Full Spectrum
PennPraxis

Published: November 2009

Examines how the city commissions, manages, and conserves public art, where support is needed, and how to improve existing programs. Makes policy recommendations for neighborhood revitalization and economic development efforts. Includes case studies.


Funder(s): William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (106 pages; 25.5MB; HTML)

Arts & Culture in Chicago
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Published: November 2009

Provides an overview of MacArthur's grantmaking to arts and culture organizations in the Chicago area. Includes lists of representative grants and special projects.


Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (8 pages; 655KB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(8 pages; 655KB; PDF)

Staying in School: Arts Education and New York City High School Graduation Rates
Center for Arts Education

Published: October 2009

Explores links between arts education — certified teachers, dedicated and equipped arts classrooms, partnerships, field trips — and high school graduation rates in New York City public schools. Calls for arts instruction for at-risk students.


Funder(s): Altman Foundation, Booth Ferris Foundation, Greentree Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (31 pages; 2.04MB; PDF)

Impact Philanthropy: Arts & Culture
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Published: October 2009

Provides an overview of Atlanta area arts and cultural organizations; the role of the arts in education, youth engagement, community development, and support for underserved populations; and the foundation's support for the arts between 2005 and 2009.


Funder(s): Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Publication Type: Issue Brief


PubHub Link (4 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)

Arts for All: The Vanguard Districts: Case Studies From the First Five Years
Arts for All

Waldorf, Lynn
Published: September 2009

Analyzes the implementation of the Los Angeles County Regional Blueprint for Arts Education in eleven school districts. Assesses strategic plans to provide sequential, standards-based arts education, initial impact on student access, and lessons learned.


Funder(s): Angell Foundation, Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, Boeing, Dana Foundation, Herb Alpert Foundation, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Target Corporation, Wallace Foundation, Warner Bros. Entertainment
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (146 pages; 2.41MB; PDF)

Research Into Action: Pathways to New Opportunities
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Published: September 2009

Synthesizes findings on the Philadelphia area's cultural engagement — patterns of cultural practice, demographic trends and forecasts, how the region compares nationally, how patrons migrate between organizations, and what determines engagement.


Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, Wallace Foundation
Related Organization(s): Harmelin Media
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (76 pages; 1.84MB; PDF)

Paid Patronage in Philadelphia: Migratory Trends and Growth Factors: A Patron Behavior Study
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; Target Resource Group

Published: September 2009

Presents findings on patterns in patrons' support for cultural organizations, attrition and retention rates, and their effects on the growth of paid patronage. Examines three behavior types, their investment patterns, and their demographics.


Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, Wallace Foundation
Related Organization(s): Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Target Resource Group
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (16 pages; ; HTML)

Honest Truths: Documentary Filmmakers on Ethical Challenges in Their Work
Center for Social Media

Aufderheide, Patricia; Mridu Chandra; Peter Jaszi
Published: September 2009

Based on interviews, explores ethical challenges documentary filmmakers face in reconciling their responsibilities to subjects, viewers, and their artistic visions and production needs. Points out the lack of standards and support for ethical practices.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Arts and Culture; Social Science
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (26 pages; 457KB; PDF)

An Evaluation of Private Foundation Copyright Licensing Policies, Practices and Opportunities
Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University

Published: August 2009

Examines foundations' and grantees' licensing of copyrighted works created with foundation support, with a focus on the use of open licenses such as Creative Commons. Outlines terms, reported benefits, and concerns. Lists examples and recommendations.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Related Organization(s): FDR Group, Open Society Institute
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (56 pages; 530KB; PDF)

2009 Annual Report
James S. Kemper Foundation

Published: August 2009

Contains mission statement, letter from the president, program information, grant guidelines, profiles and lists of Kemper Scholars, grants list, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): James S. Kemper Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (33 pages; 538KB; PDF)

Gay People Are Living There: Reaching Out Beyond the Cities
Atlantic Philanthropies

Nel, Marion; Janet Shapiro
Published: August 2009

Evaluates the 2008 Out In Africa Satellite Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Mafikeng, South Africa. Describes the challenges and impact of bringing queer films to isolated, mainly black and poor, gay and lesbian communities and strengthening local groups.


Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies
Related Organization(s): Gay Umbrella, Out In Africa
Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (44 pages; 1.98MB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
Heinz Endowments

Published: 2009

Contains president's message, foundation history, 2008 grants list, financial summary, and list of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Heinz Endowments
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (16 pages; 250KB; PDF)

Engaging Audiences
Wallace Foundation

Sherwood, Kay E.
Published: August 2009

Summarizes discussion from an April 2009 conference on best practices for developing audiences for the arts in an economic downturn. Focuses on effective research, use of new media, collaboration within the arts sector, and bold, high-quality programming.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (21 pages; 1.58MB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
James Irvine Foundation

Published: 2009

Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial summary, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (59 pages; 837KB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(59 pages; 837KB; PDF)

Lectures on Materials Science for Architectural Conservation
J. Paul Getty Trust

Torraca, Giorgio
Published: July 2009

Based on a lecture course, presents the scientific theory of the structure of building materials, metals, natural and synthetic polymers, and silicates, silanes, and silicones; their properties, deterioration, and conservation; and use in conservation.


Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust
Subject(s): Science/Technology; Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (205 pages; 5.45MB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
Nathan Cummings Foundation

Published: 2009

Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2008 included in financial statements.


Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (81 pages; 518KB; PDF)
Financial Statements

2008 Annual Report
William Penn Foundation

Published: 2009

Contains message from the corporation chair, the board chair, and the president; program information; articles on Penn's issue areas; mission statement; financial statements; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff.


Funder(s): William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (52 pages; 2.27MB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.27MB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation

Published: 2009

Contains profiles of three nonprofits, statement on Meyer's response to the effects of the economic downturn, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members, officers, and staff.


Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link ( pages; ; HTML)
FOLIO Link( pages; ; HTML)

The Qualities of Quality: Understanding Excellence in Arts Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education

Seidel, Steve; Lois Hetland; Patricia Palmer; Shari Tishman; Ellen Winner
Published: June 2009

Based on interviews, site visits, and a literature review, examines how excellence in arts education is defined, how it is measured, and how decisions at all levels affect program quality. Offers tools to help decision makers reflect on and align goals.


Funder(s): Arts Education Partnership, Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (136 pages; 504KB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Published: 2009

Contains president's essay, program information, grants list, profiles of MacArthur Fellows, the year in review, financial summary, program budgets, investment summary, statement on fairness and security, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (100 pages; 2/19MB; HTML)
FOLIO Link(100 pages; 2/19MB; HTML)

Getting Beyond Breakeven: A Review of Capitalization Needs and Challenges of Philadelphia-Area Arts and Culture Organizations
TDC

Nelson, Susan
Published: June 2009

Assesses the capitalization status, needs, and challenges nonprofit arts and culture organizations face in the Philadelphia region, as well as their financial literacy. Recommends ways to improve the organizations' financial health and capitalization.


Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (36 pages; 380KB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Published: 2009

Contains president's message, program information, priorities for the scholarly communications program, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (126 pages; 336KB; PDF)

Arts Education for All: Lessons From the First Half of the Ford Foundation's National Arts Education Initiative
OMG Center for Collaborative Learning

Spilka, Gerri; Meg Long
Published: June 2009

Provides an overview of an initiative to expand access to integrated arts education with partnership building, advocacy, and strategic communications activities. Discusses Ford's theory of change, challenges, lessons learned, and case summaries.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (36 pages; 558KB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
Wallace Foundation

Published: 2009

Contains board chair and president's message, mission statement, program information and highlights, recent publications list, financial overview, grants list, funding guidelines, and lists of directors and staff.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (43 pages; 3.96MB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
J. Paul Getty Trust

Published: 2009

Contains board chair's message; president's message; information on the museum, research institute, conservation institute, and the foundation; grants highlights; grants list; publications list; lists of directors and staff; and financial statements.


Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (68 pages; 4.38MB; PDF)

Guidelines for Organizing Art Exhibitions on Addiction and Recovery
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Published: April 2009

Outlines the Innovators Combating Substance Abuse program's model for exhibiting art by those in addiction recovery as a way to offer insight into substance abuse and recovery. With lessons learned and submissions, selection, and installation guidelines.


Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Related Organization(s): Johns Hopkins University
Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Arts and Culture; Health
Publication Type: Toolkit


PubHub Link (16 pages; 522KB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(16 pages; 522KB; PDF)

An Unfinished Canvas: Local Partnerships in Support of Arts Education in California
SRI International

Woodworth, Katrina R.; Debbie H. Kim; Dana M. Petersen; Victoria Tse
Published: April 2009

Based on case studies of partnerships between districts, schools, and arts organizations, highlights findings and lessons learned about partnership goals and design, instruction, teachers' capacity building, funding, and assessment and accountability.


Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (66 pages; 1.31MB; PDF)

The Economic Situation of New York City's Health and Human Services and Cultural Nonprofit Organizations
Fiscal Policy Institute

Published: April 2009

Offers a profile of the city's nonprofit sector and its role in the economy, including employment numbers and trends, employee demographics, location and size of organizations, total wages, and average wages. Provides data by component industry.


Funder(s): Charles H. Revson Foundation, Inc., Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Resource Exchange, Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Human Services; Health; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (19 pages; 102KB; PDF)

Involving Youth in the Arts Project: Phase II — Focus Groups on Next Generation Leadership
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Hessenius, Barry
Published: April 2009

As a follow-up on the 2007 report Involving Youth in Non Profit Arts Organization, offers findings and recommendations from arts organization administrators of various ages on bridging generational gaps and recruiting and retaining younger leaders.


Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (86 pages; 1.30MB; PDF)

An Unfinished Canvas: District Capacity and the Use of New State Funds for Arts Education in California
SRI International

Woodworth, Katrina R.; Jennifer A. Bland; Ashley Z. Campbell; Nicolette L. Mayes
Published: April 2009

Based on a survey of school district officials, explores districts' capacity to support arts education, their allocation of new funding for visual and performing arts in 2006-07, resulting changes and remaining challenges, and implications.


Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (120 pages; 1.46MB; PDF)

Philadelphia Cultural Engagement Index
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; WolfBrown

Published: March 2009

Presents baseline data for a comprehensive measure to track broad cultural engagement. Examines patterns of activity; variation by county, race/ethnicity, gender, age and discipline; ways to increase engagement; and factors that influence activity levels.


Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, Wallace Foundation
Related Organization(s): WolfBrown
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (96 pages; 5.28MB; PDF)

The Arts Advantage: Expanding Arts Education in the Boston Public Schools
Boston Foundation

Gittleman, Julia; Laura Perille
Published: February 2009

Presents findings from a survey on the availability of arts education in the city's public schools, relevant school traits, funding needs, and partners. Offers recommendations and strategies for a three-year expansion plan. Highlights best practices.


Funder(s): Barr Foundation, Boston Foundation, EdVestors, Hunt Alternatives Fund, Linde Family Foundation
Related Organization(s): Boston Public Schools, Mendelsohn, Gittleman & Associates, LLC
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (60 pages; 907KB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(60 pages; 907KB; PDF)

Poetry and New Media: A Users Guide
Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute

Published: December 2009

Offers guidance on legal and business issues such as fair use and royalties, permissions, and licensing and suggestions for boosting access to and engagement with poetry, including creating modular poetry guides and engaging educators and communities.


Funder(s): Poetry Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet
Publication Type: Toolkit


PubHub Link (74 pages; 682KB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
Weingart Foundation

Published: 2009

Contains board chair's message, financial statements, grants list, grant guidelines, and program information in the areas of arts and culture, health, human services, and public and society benefit.


Funder(s): Weingart Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Health
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link ( pages; ; HTML)
Grants List

Assessing Creative Media's Social Impact
Fledgling Fund

Barrett, Diana; Sheila Leddy
Published: December 2008

Examines case studies of documentary film as a means of outreach and community engagement in the age of social media. Offers a model for assessing impact based on quality and ability to enhance awareness, engagement, and social movement and effect change.


Funder(s): Fledgling Fund
Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Arts and Culture; Public Affairs
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (23 pages; 4.34MB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report
Ahmanson Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains mission statement, tribute to Robert Howard Ahmanson, president's and managing director's messages, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (104 pages; 786KB; PDF)

Technician Training for the Maintenance of In Situ Mosaics
J. Paul Getty Trust; Institut National du Patrimoine de Tunisie

Published: December 2008

Explains procedural requirements and technical components of a comprehensive survey of the city's historic buildings and neighborhoods designed to help guide planning, maintenance, and investment decisions. Discusses selected findings and best practices.


Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust
Related Organization(s): Institut National du Patrimoine de Tunisie
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Arts and Culture, Museums
Publication Type: Toolkit


PubHub Link (133 pages; 7.60MB; PDF)

The Los Angeles Historic Resource Survey Report: A Framework for a Citywide Historic Resource Survey
J. Paul Getty Trust

Howe, Kathryn Welch
Published: November 2008

Explains procedural requirements and technical components of a comprehensive survey of the city's historic buildings and neighborhoods designed to help guide planning, maintenance, and investment decisions. Discusses selected findings and best practices.


Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (120 pages; 6.33MB; PDF)

30 Years of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Published: November 2008

Provides a broad overview of the foundation's history and grantmaking activities in 1978-2008. Includes charts of foundation assets, total and annual giving, and cumulative number of grants awarded. Includes lists of previous and current board members.


Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (12 pages; 1.64MB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(12 pages; 1.64MB; PDF)

State Arts Policy: Trends and Future Prospects
RAND Corporation

Lowell, Julia F.
Published: November 2008

Examines how some state arts agencies are expanding their mission, strengthening their ties with state government, and utilizing policy tools beyond grantmaking. Outlines possible changes to the distribution of state arts resources and other implications.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Public Affairs
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (44 pages; 702KB; PDF)

Magnetizing Neighborhoods Through Amateur Arts Performance
Urban Institute

Taylor, D. Garth
Published: October 2008

Outlines the Arts and Cultural Indicators in Community Building Project's findings on how amateur, informal arts activity improves a community's desirability, social integration, and quality of life as measured by population, test scores, and crime rates.


Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (13 pages; 100KB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report
Kresge Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants lists, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's expanded approach to grantmaking.


Funder(s): Kresge Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (120 pages; 2.96MB; PDF)

Recording, Documentation, and Information Management for the Conservation of Heritage Places: Guiding Principles
J. Paul Getty Trust

Letellier, Robin; François LeBlanc; Werner Schmid
Published: October 2008

Provides guidance on integrating recording, documentation, and information management of territories, sites, groups of buildings, or monuments into the conservation process; evaluating proposals; consulting specialists; and controlling implementation.


Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; Arts and Culture, Museums
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (174 pages; 13.12MB; PDF)

Cultural Engagement in California's Inland Regions
James Irvine Foundation; WolfBrown

Brown, Alan S.; Amy Kitchener; Jennifer Novak
Published: September 2008

Analyzes survey data on attitudes toward and engagement in music, drama, literature, dance, and visual arts in the San Joaquin Valley and the Inland Empire. Takes a broad look at modes of arts participation in relation to cultural identity and heritage.


Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation
Related Organization(s): Alliance for California Traditional Arts, WolfBrown
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Minorities
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (189 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)

An Unfinished Canvas: A Review of Large-Scale Assessment in K-12 Arts Education
SRI International

Stites, Regie; Heather Malin
Published: September 2008

Reviews the status of and current practices in statewide standards-based arts assessment for K-12 education accountability. Examines the approaches and criteria of several models of large-scale arts assessment and five states' assessment programs.


Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Public Affairs
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (51 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)

Cultivating Demand for the Arts: Arts Learning, Arts Engagement, and State Arts Policy
RAND Corporation

Zakaras, Laura; Julia F. Lowell
Published: September 2008

Based on interviews and a review of literature and data, examines supply-and-demand issues for the arts and proposes ways for state arts agencies to cultivate long-term audiences through institutional support. Discusses policy implications.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Public Affairs
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (150 pages; 1.29MB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains president's essay, program information, grant summaries, profiles of MacArthur Fellows Program award recipients, timeline of the year in review, financial statements, and list of officers and staff.


Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (50 pages; 4.48MB; HTML)
FOLIO Link(50 pages; 4.48MB; HTML)

Arts Education in Wisconsin Public Schools: A Preliminary Review
Music for All; Arts Wisconsin; Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education

Published: August 2008

Using district data for grades six to twelve, examines the state of public school arts education in the state, including disciplines and courses offered, student enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and the effects of the district's location and wealth.


Funder(s): Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, Ward-Brodt Music, Wisconsin Education Association Council
Related Organization(s): Arts Wisconsin, Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (39 pages; 4.53MB; PDF)

Arts for All: Connecting to New Audiences
Wallace Foundation

DeVita, M. Christine; András Szántò
Published: August 2008

Summarizes discussions among arts leaders and experts at an April 2008 conference on how to build arts appreciation and participation in a new environment through better marketing, new technology, and audience research.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Related Organization(s): Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (27 pages; 309KB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report
Nathan Cummings Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains board chair's message, president's report, descriptions of programs and initiatives, shareholder activities report, and lists of board members and staff. Grants list for 2007 included in financial statements.


Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (85 pages; 3.45MB; PDF)
Financial Statements

2007 Annual Report
James Irvine Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial summary, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (59 pages; 712KB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(59 pages; 712KB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains president's message, an outline of the foundation's new initiatives in the area of scholarly publishing, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (124 pages; 297KB; PDF)

From Hip-Hop to Shakespeare: Dallas Blazes "Coordinated" Trail in Arts Education for City Young People
Wallace Foundation

Published: July 2008

Describes the trend toward coordinated approaches to arts education, with a focus on a Wallace-funded program linking artists, local government, cultural organizations, schools, and parents to bring quality arts education to Dallas' poorest children.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Children and Youth
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (8 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report: Trailblazing
Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains mission statement, president and board chair's message, profiles of three nonprofits, information on Exponent Award recipients, grants list, financial information, and lists of board members, officers, and staff.


Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (48 pages; 4.69MB; PDF)
Interactive Version
FOLIO Link(48 pages; 4.69MB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report
William Penn Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains message from the corporation chair, the board chair, and the president; program descriptions by four Philadelphia area journalists; mission statement; financial statements; grants list; and lists of corporation members, board members, and staff.


Funder(s): William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (52 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(52 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)

Annotated Bibliography on Research Related to Arts for Children & Youth
William Penn Foundation

McClearn, Elizabeth
Published: June 2008

Provides a bibliography of reports demonstrating the positive effects of arts education on children and youth. Includes hyperlinks and abstracts.


Funder(s): William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Issue Brief


PubHub Link (4 pages; 62KB; PDF)

Revitalizing Arts Education Through Community-Wide Coordination
RAND Corporation

Bodilly, Susan; Catherine H. Augustine; Laura Zakaras
Published: June 2008

Based on site visits, interviews, and literature and document reviews, presents a comparative case study of how six community initiatives were launched to improve arts education through collaboration among multiple organizations and how they evolved.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (108 pages; 901KB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report
Wallace Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains board chair's message, president's message, mission statement, program information and highlights, recent publications list, financial overview, grants list, funding guidelines, and lists of directors and staff.


Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (36 pages; 5.57MB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report
J. Paul Getty Trust

Published: 2008

Contains board chair's message; president's message; information on the museum, research institute, and conservation institute; the foundation's grants highlights; grants list; publications list; lists of directors and staff; and financial statements.


Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (82 pages; 5.00MB; PDF)

2008 Annual Report
Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; Broad Art Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains board's letter; program information; grants list; grantee profiles in education reform, medical research, art, and civic initiatives; and combined financial statements for the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and the Broad Art Foundation.


Funder(s): Broad Art Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (82 pages; 4.84MB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(82 pages; 4.84MB; PDF)

An Unfinished Canvas: Teacher Preparation, Instructional Delivery, and Professional Development in the Arts
SRI International

Guha, Roneeta; Debbie H. Kim; Heather Malin; June Park; Katrina R. Woodworth
Published: May 2008

Based on surveys, interviews, and secondary data analyses, identifies deficiencies in teacher preparation, instruction, and development in the arts in California, and recommends minimum training requirements and support for professional development.


Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (138 pages; 2.91MB; PDF)

2007 Annual Report
Taos Community Foundation

Published: 2008

Contains mission statement, director's letter, program highlights, FAQs, information on funds and grants, list of grantees, and lists of board members, staff, and advisors.


Funder(s): Taos Community Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (20 pages; 939KB; PDF)

An Unfinished Canvas: Allocating Funding and Instructional Time for Elementary Arts Education
SRI International

Gallagher, H. Alix; Ashley Z. Campbell; Camille E. Esch; Heather Malin; Nicolette L. Mayes; Katrina R. Woodworth
Published: April 2008

Examines the state, district, and school policies on time allocation and funding that support comprehensive arts instruction in ten exemplar arts programs, compares them to those in typical California schools, and recommends reforms at the district level.


Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (48 pages; 1.04MB; PDF)

Artist Space Development: Making the Case
Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC)

Jackson, Maria Rosario; Florence Kabwasa-Green
Published: April 2008

Based on case studies, discusses the challenges advocates of artist space development face, the arguments they make to garner support, the strategic approaches they take, and what they achieve in making artist space a priority in community development.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Related Organization(s): Urban Institute
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Case Study


PubHub Link (56 pages; 1.42MB; PDF)

Artist Space Development: Financing
Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC)

Walker, Christopher
Published: April 2008

Examines the process of developing and financing artist space projects, such as sources and uses of cash, subsidies, regulations, and zoning and building codes. Looks at risks, challenges, and solutions, and makes suggestions for funders and supporters.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Related Organization(s): Urban Institute
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (114 pages; 1.59MB; PDF)

Learning, Arts, and the Brain: The Dana Consortium Report on Arts and Cognition
Dana Foundation

Gazzaniga, Michael; Carolyn Asbury; Barbara Rich, Eds.
Published: March 2008

Reports findings from multiple neuroscientific studies on the impact of arts training on the enhancement of other cognitive capacities, such as reading acquisition, sequence learning, geometrical reasoning, and memory.


Funder(s): Dana Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (146 pages; 1.54MB; PDF)

The Economic Environment of American Symphony Orchestras
Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Flanagan, Robert J.
Published: March 2008

Analyzes the cycles and trends in the economic health of symphony orchestras. Discusses factors affecting their revenues and expenses, as well as linkages to orchestra policies, market characteristics, and competition for audiences and support.


Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (108 pages; 2.77MB; PDF)

Transforming Arts Teaching: The Role of Higher Education
Dana Foundation

Polin, Jane L.; Barbara Rich, Eds.
Published: February 2008

Discusses innovations in arts-teacher training, such as partnerships and interdisciplinary, integrated, and individualized programs. Features excerpts from Dana's 2007 symposium and profiles of best practices at twenty-four higher-education institutions.


Funder(s): Dana Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Higher Education
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (87 pages; 818KB; PDF)

Recut, Reframe, Recycle: Quoting Copyrighted Material in User-Generated Video
Center for Social Media at American University

Aufderheide, Patricia; Peter Jaszi
Published: January 2008

Describes common user practices in re-appropriating copyrighted material in their own online videos. Discusses their legality under fair use and their risk of curtailment by methods being considered to control online piracy and theft of copyrighted works.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Related Organization(s): Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property
Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Science/Technology; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (22 pages; 1.68MB; PDF)

Vital Signs: Metro Boston's Arts and Cultural Nonprofits 1999 and 2004
Boston Foundation

Nelson, Susan; Ann McQueen
Published: December 2007

Examines four "vital signs," or categories of data, to gauge the health of the area's arts and cultural nonprofit organizations in 1999-2004: a supportive environment, an innovative marketplace, an engaged audience, and the right-sized organization.


Funder(s): Boston Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture, Audience Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (79 pages; 1.24MB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(79 pages; 1.24MB; PDF)

Community Partners in Arts Access Evaluation
University of Pennsylvania

Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert
Published: November 2007

Assesses the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's Community Partners in Arts Access initiative in Philadelphia and Camden. Includes summaries of grantee reports and interviews.


Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (28 pages; 1.65MB; PDF)

The Impact of the Multi-Arts Production Fund From the Artists' Perspective
Creative Capital Foundation

Martenson, Edward A.
Published: October 2007

Examines the administration and role of the Multi-Arts Production Fund in enhancing the quality of arts projects, artists' work beyond the supported project, the organizations that commission or present the work, and the field of live performance.


Funder(s): Creative Capital Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Multi-Arts Production Fund, Rockefeller Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (41 pages; 677KB; PDF)

2006 Annual Report
Ahmanson Foundation

Published: 2007

Contains mission statement, president's and managing director's messages, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (110 pages; 689KB; PDF)

Cultivating "Natural" Cultural Districts
Rockefeller Foundation

Stern, Mark; Susan Seifert
Published: September 2007

Examines the geographically-defined networks created by the presence of a density of cultural assets in Philadelphia neighborhoods.


Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Related Organization(s): Reinvestment Fund, Social Impact of the Arts Project
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Issue Brief


PubHub Link (16 pages; 2.82MB; PDF)

2006 Annual Report
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Published: 2007

Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (100 pages; 208KB; PDF)

Area Cultural Groups Adjust to Changing Audience Patterns
William Penn Foundation

Horn, Patricia
Published: July 2007

Explores ways in which Philadelphia area libraries and other arts and cultural nonprofits are responding to growing competition for audiences, including building renovations, innovations in ticket subscriptions, and connecting people through a cause.


Funder(s): William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Arts and Culture, Museums
Publication Type: Issue Brief


PubHub Link (8 pages; 220KB; PDF)

Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences in the City of Chicago
Americans for the Arts

Published: June 2007

Documents the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in the U.S., and provides compelling new evidence that the arts are a significant industry in the City of Chicago, generating $1.09 billion annually in local economic activity.


Funder(s): Illinois Arts Alliance, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (34 pages; 1.71MB; PDF)

The New Deal, Version 1.5: Monetizing and Mission
Center for Social Media at American University

Published: June 2007

Provides results from a survey of leading broadcasters, independent filmmakers, production houses, and distributors, in order to explore how stakeholders are negotiating the deals to marry public television content and online accessibility.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Related Organization(s): Independent Television Service
Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (18 pages; 304KB; PDF)

Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences
Americans for the Arts

Published: May 2007

Documents the significant economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry on communities nationwide — economic activity, jobs, growth, and government revenue generated. Includes data tables on arts expenditures and their impact by region.


Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (314 pages; 2.18MB; PDF)

The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Performing Arts on the City of Omaha
Omaha Community Foundation

Published: May 2007

Provides an overview of the history of the nonprofit performing arts in Omaha, and examines the benefits the industry has for the overall economy, earnings, self-employment income, jobs, and state and local tax collections in the city.


Funder(s): Holland Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (39 pages; 14.5MB; PDF)

The Good, the Bad, and the Confusing: User-Generated Video Creators on Copyright
Center for Social Media at American University

Aufderheide, Patricia; Peter Jaszi
Published: April 2007

Presents findings from a survey of independent producers of online video content. Examines producers' attitudes toward copyright, assumptions and knowledge about their use of others' intellectual property, and their stake in their own.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Science/Technology
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (14 pages; 180KB; PDF)

Involving Youth in Nonprofit Arts Organizations: A Call to Action
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Hessenius, Barry
Published: April 2007

Explores the issues and challenges facing nonprofit arts organizations as they strive to attract new talent to administer their affairs, to serve as artists and audiences, and to act as advocates, boosters, and financial supporters.


Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (67 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)

An Unfinished Canvas: Arts Education in California: Taking Stock of Policies and Practices
SRI International

Woodworth, Katrina R.; Ashley Z. Campbell; H. Alix Gallagher; Roneeta Guha; Debbie H. Kim; Alejandra Lopez-Torkos
Published: March 2007

Provides an overview of K-12 arts education, including course offerings; availability of teachers, facilities, and materials; standards alignment, assessment, and accountability practices; and equal access. Discusses barriers and recommendations.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Public Affairs
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (163 pages; 1.63MB; PDF)

Arts and Culture in the Metropolis: Strategies for Sustainability
RAND Corporation

McCarthy, Kevin; Elizabeth Heneghan Ondaatje; Jennifer Novak
Published: March 2007

Evaluates support for the arts in eleven cities, including Philadelphia. Suggests using cultural institutions for economic development and neighborhood revitalization, and recommends the establishment of a central agency to coordinate cultural affairs.


Funder(s): Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Audience Development; Social Science, Urban Studies
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (124 pages; 769KB; PDF)

2006 Annual Report
Wallace Foundation

Published: 2007

Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information and highlights, recent publications list, grants list, financial statements, and list of directors and staff.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (40 pages; 2.92MB; PDF)

2006 Annual Report
James Irvine Foundation

Published: 2007

Contains president's message on the foundation's long-term goals, mission statement, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff.


Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (53 pages; 2MB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(53 pages; 2MB; PDF)

2006 Annual Report: Lifelines
Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation

Published: 2007

Contains president's and chair's message, mission statement, profiles of five nonprofit leadership awardees, list of grants, financial statements, and list of board members, officers, and staff.


Funder(s): Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (52 pages; 4.72MB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(52 pages; 4.72MB; PDF)

2006 Annual Report
Heinz Endowments

Published: 2007

Contains board chair's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial summary, and list of board members and staff.


Funder(s): Heinz Endowments
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (64 pages; 2.22MB; PDF)

2006 Annual Report
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Published: 2007

Contains president's essay, grant summaries, profiles of MacArthur Fellows Program award recipients, timeline of the year in review, financial statements, and list of officers and staff.


Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (102 pages; 1.8MB; HTML)
FOLIO Link(102 pages; 1.8MB; HTML)

2006 Annual Report
William Penn Foundation

Published: 2007

Contains message from the president, CEO, and board chair; foundation history and mission statement; program descriptions written by three Philadelphia area journalists; financial statements; grants list; and list of board members and staff.


Funder(s): William Penn Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Community Improvement/Development
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (48 pages; 4.77MB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(48 pages; 4.77MB; PDF)

2006 Annual Report
Nathan Cummings Foundation

Published: 2007

Contains president's message, list of trustees and staff, program descriptions, grants list, and shareholder activities report.


Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (95 pages; 3.13MB; PDF)

2004 Annual Report
Nathan Cummings Foundation

Published: 2005

Contains chair's message, president's report, list of trustees and staff, and program descriptions.


Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Environment
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (56 pages; 876KB; PDF)

2006 Annual Report
Kresge Foundation

Published: 2007

Contains letters from the board chair and the president, program information, grants lists, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, and highlights of the foundation's new decision-making model and three-tiered grantmaking approach.


Funder(s): Kresge Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Annual Report


PubHub Link (108 pages; 899KB; PDF)

Lou Bellamy: 2006 McKnight Distinguished Artist
McKnight Foundation

Published: November 2006

Features essays about Bellamy's influence as a theater artist; a chronology of his work and life, including thirty years working with the Penumbra Theatre Company; and original photographs.


Funder(s): McKnight Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (56 pages; 3MB; PDF)

Cultural Vitality in Communities: Interpretation and Indicators
Urban Institute

Jackson, Maria Rosario; Joaquín Herranz; Florence Kabwasa-Green
Published: November 2006

Provides national and local measurements of arts and cultural assets, reflecting a wide range of community activity. Compares selected U.S. metropolitan areas, and discusses integration of cultural vitality indicators into policy and planning.


Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Public Affairs; Social Science, Urban Studies
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (104 pages; 4.6MB; PDF)

The Heritage Health Index Report to the Henry Luce Foundation on the State of American Art Collections
Heritage Preservation; Institute of Museum Library Services

Published: October 2006

Analyzes survey data on the condition and preservation needs of collections of American art and highlights cataloging backlogs and the lack of emergency/disaster plans, on-site storage space, preservation plans for digital collections, and stable funding.


Funder(s): Henry Luce Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Museums; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (98 pages; 7.88MB; PDF)

The Hieroglyphic Stairway of Copán, Honduras: Study Results and Conservation Proposals
J. Paul Getty Trust

Published: October 2006

Summarizes historic research and scientific studies on the stone and mortar materials, biological colonization, condition, and environment of the stairway. Outlines the conservation history and proposes options for future conservation and monitoring.


Funder(s): J. Paul Getty Trust
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Historic Preservation; International Affairs/Development
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (186 pages; 28.8MB; PDF)

The Grasshopper or the Ant: A Review of Endowment Giving Policy Options for the DDCF Arts Program
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Taylor, Russell Willis
Published: October 2006

Outlines the history, necessity, benefits, and risks of endowment funds in the arts; its effectiveness in advancing the foundation's mission; and alternatives. Suggests questions to help clarify whether an endowment is the best option for a grantee.


Funder(s): Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (10 pages; 48KB; PDF)

Crossover: How Artists Build Careers Across Commercial, Nonprofit and Community Work
Project on Regional and Industrial Economics

Markusen, Ann; Sam Gilmore; Amanda Johnson; Titus Levi; Andrea Martinez
Published: October 2006

Explores how Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay area musicians, writers, and performing and visual artists move across sectors as part of their artistic and career development. Includes suggestions for developing opportunity and support for crossover.


Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation, Leveraging Investments in Creativity, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Related Organization(s): University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Performing Arts; Arts and Culture, Visual Arts
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (104 pages; 3.1MB; PDF)

Creative Networks: Mexican Immigrant Assets in Chicago
Center for Cultural Understanding and Change

Published: October 2006

Examines how Mexican immigrants' cultural and artistic participation in church, school, and informal arts group activities strengthens their social networking and contributes to the diversity of Chicago's communities. Includes policy recommendations.


Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation
Related Organization(s): Field Museum, Science of Networks in Communities Research Group, Team Engineering Collaboratory at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Ethnic Studies; Arts and Culture
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (189 pages; 30KB; PDF)

Critical Issues Facing the Arts in California
James Irvine Foundation

Published: September 2006

Examines demographic, economic, and technological trends shaping California's artistic and cultural communities, and outlines five major themes essential for