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For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Arts Connections: Existing and Potential

<P>Based on thirty interviews with leaders in both the nonprofit and for-profit arts sectors, this essay concludes that although most cross-sector activity exists, significant new initiatives are possible in areas including philanthropy, joint ventures to create and disseminate new products, community redevelopment, technology, cultural preservation, and career development. The authors also warn of missteps and the importance of binding but not blurring the goals of the for-profit and non-for-profit arts organizations. </P>

Based on thirty interviews with leaders in both the nonprofit and for-profit arts sectors, this essay concludes that although most cross-sector activity exists, significant new initiatives are possible in areas including philanthropy, joint ventures to create and disseminate new products, community redevelopment, technology, cultural preservation, and career development. The authors also warn of missteps and the importance of binding but not blurring the goals of the for-profit and non-for-profit arts organizations.

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Periodical (article)
Arthurs, Alberta; Hodsoll, Frank; Lavine, Steven
The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society
Volume 29, Number 2
16 p.
Publisher Reference: 
Heldref Publications
Old URL: 
http://www.artsusa.org/NAPD/modules/resourceManager/publicsearch.aspx?id=9979
Research Abstract
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Categories: 
Private Sector
Professional Development
Funding
Community Development
Is this an Americans for the Arts Publications: 
No