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​​​​​​​The arts generate a range of benefits for people and society, from bringing individuals pleasure and expanding their horizons to helping communities build stronger social bonds. Research suggests that community orientation and high-quality programming are fundamental to healthy arts organizations. 

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  • More Than Just a Party Learn how the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum boosted participation among young people through innovation and a commitment to its longsta...
    November 18, 2011 report
  • Attracting an Elusive Audience Learn how the San Francisco Girls Chorus set out to transform its artistic and cultural profile with community members—and beyond. ...
    November 14, 2011 report
  • From START to Finish Wallace takes a retrospective look its State Arts Partnerships for Cultural Participation (START) initiative.
    August 1, 2010 report
  • Research into Action A Philadelphia initiative uses data to help it reach a goal of doubling residents’ participation in the arts.
    September 1, 2009 report
  • Engaging Audiences Can arts organizations build audiences in tough times? A 2009 Wallace Foundation conference showed how some groups are persevering. ...
    August 1, 2009 report
  • State Arts Policy This RAND study explores how state arts agencies, as key public arts funders, are responding to demographic, political and economic shift...
    November 1, 2008 report
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