Fighting for survival: Analyzing strategic trends in arts advocacy
Trevor Meagher,
Karabi Bezboruah,
Jiwon Suh
Abstract:American arts organizations are locked in a continuous fight for their survival as a result of their demanding operational contexts. Virtually every arts organization engages in some form of formal or informal advocacy in order to raise public awareness and secure financial support or political goodwill. While there are almost as many different advocacy strategies as there are arts organizations, studies that trace changes in strategic employment over time are rare, as advocates are typically focused on presen… Show more
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