
Make Arts For A Better Life: A Guide For Working With Communities Provides A Ground-breaking Model For Arts Advocacy. Drawing Upon Methods And Theories From Disciplines Such As Ethnomusicology, Anthropology, Folklore, Community Development, And Communication Studies, The Guide Presents An In-depth Approach To Researching Artistic Practices Within Communities And To Developing Arts-based Projects That Address Locally-defined Needs. Through Clear Methodology, Case Studies From Around The World, And Sample Activities, The Guide Helps Move Readers From Arts Research To Project Development To Project Evaluation. Woven Into The Discussions Are Critical Reflections On The Concept Of A Better Life And Ethical Issues In Arts Advocacy. Accessible Writing And Visual Cues Ensure That Readers Can Easily Locate Sections Which May Be Particularly Pertinent To Their Work, Whether Based On Types Of Arts (music, Drama, Dance, Oral Verbal Arts, Visual Arts) Or Professional Positions (educators, Scholars, Project Leaders). For Additional Resources, Readers Can Access An Accompanying Website Offering Methodology Cheat Sheets, Sample Research Documents, And Suggestions For Educators, Scholars, And Project Leaders.
This book investigates how arts-based projects can be systematically developed and evaluated to address specific, locally-defined needs within diverse communities. Authors Brian Schrag and Kathleen Van Buren synthesize methodologies from ethnomusicology, anthropology, and community development to provide a structured framework for arts advocacy. The text argues that by integrating rigorous research with ethical reflection, practitioners can create sustainable projects that contribute to a better quality of life for community members.
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Practitioners and scholars frequently cite this work as a practical, accessible manual for those working at the intersection of social development and the arts. Experts highlight the book's utility in bridging the gap between academic theory and field-based project management.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190878290
ISBN-13:
9780190878290
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