Internationally, governments can play an important role creating occupational equity for the arts – but there’s a catch.
Who Can Afford to Be A Starving Artist?
The key to success might be risk tolerance, not talent.
The BFA’s Dance With Inequality
Most arts majors come from money. Most artists didn’t major in the arts. What does that say about the sector?
Capsule Review: Artists Report Back
Only 16% of working artists in the United States have arts-related bachelor’s degrees.
Capsule Review: The Starving Artist
Looking at data from the 1980 census, this study attempts to flesh out the the myths and realities of the labor market for artists.
Core Research Process Update: April 2016
Our investigations of the history of the arts ecosystem and the labor market for artists and creative entrepreneurs have moved to the article-writing phase.
Core Research Process Update
Our research on the history of the arts ecosystem continues with our investigation of the expanding definition of the arts and the recent history of support and recognition for artists of color. We have decided to focus this research on the period covering 1980-today, with an emphasis on trends related to equity and multiculturalismRead More
Core Research Process Update: February 2016
This month, we began a new research investigation in the arts and economic disadvantage research area into how artists make a living. We are examining the barriers that economically disadvantaged people face when pursuing “scarce” opportunities in the arts to become artists. We have agreed upon research questions and completed an initial scan for literatureRead More
Notes to “Are The Arts The Answer to Our TV Obsession?”
The following end notes accompany our article, “Are The Arts The Answer to Our TV Obsession?” published on February 22, 2016: (1) What we mean when we say “watching TV” When we talk about hours of television watched, we’re talking about self-reported hours; in other words, the amount of time an individual themselves assesses they watchRead More
Are The Arts The Answer to Our TV Obsession?
Television can wreak havoc on the brain AND the body. But the people who watch it the most don’t seem to mind.