Whiteboard Discussion on Social Impact in the Arts

Whiteboard Discussion on Social Impact in the Arts

Notes from the Whiteboard Discussion

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Social Impact

  • Telling the Story:

    • Importance of how narratives shape perceptions of social impact.
    • Consideration of who tells the story and the framing involved.
  • Path & Pipelines:

    • Critical for artists to navigate their careers effectively.
    • Understanding institutional frameworks can empower artists to find their paths.
  • What is Agency:

    • Exploration of individual and collective power within the arts.
    • Agency should be defined within context and community involvement.
  • Language of Action:

    • Discuss the terminology used in advocacy and policy-making.
    • Language shapes the understanding and effectiveness of actions taken.

Evaluation

  • Systems Thinking:

    • Incorporates a holistic view of the impact within interconnected systems.
    • Useful for addressing complex social issues in the arts.
  • Fragmentation of Funding:

    • Highlights the complications artists face with diverse funding sources.
    • Discuss ways to unify or streamline funding processes.

Research

  • New Work & Community:

    • Identifying how community-driven projects differ from traditional art models.
    • The impact of collaborative, artist-led initiatives on broader communities.
  • Facilitation & Investment:

    • Exploring the importance of investing in collaborative projects.
    • Understanding what artists really need to thrive in collaboration.
  • Art is Not Sport:

    • Discussion on intrinsic vs. extrinsic value of art.
    • Importance of recognizing artistic contributions beyond mere entertainment.

Additional Ideas

  • Articulation of Value & Mechanisms for Community:

    • How can communities better understand and articulate the value of art?
    • Discuss potential frameworks for community engagement through art.
  • Research Funding:

    • Emphasis on building connections between researchers and artists.
    • Explore ways to fund and support research initiatives in the arts.

Summary Table

TopicMain Points
Telling the StoryNarrative framing, who tells the story
Path & PipelinesNavigation in artistic careers, agency building
What is AgencyDefinition and exploration of collective power
Language of ActionImportance of advocacy terminology
Systems ThinkingHolistic views on interconnected impacts
Fragmentation of FundingChallenges with diverse sources
New Work & CommunityDifferences between community-driven vs. traditional
Facilitation & InvestmentNeed for investment in artist collaborations
Art is Not SportRecognizing intrinsic value of art
Articulation of ValueCommunity understanding of art value
Research FundingBuilding connections between research and art

Reference:

ww2.americansforthearts.org
Arts Impact Explorer | Americans for the Arts
www.gih.org
[PDF] 20 Years of Research on the Power of Entertainment to Support ...
www.mcgrc.com
[PDF] IMPACT WITH GAMES: A FRAGMENTED FIELD