Artists' Communities: Making the Case

As a member of the Alliance, I’m regularly reminded of the passion and idealism motivating the members. There is a wealth of insight to be gained by paying attention to the great diversity of programs organized to achieve this end. The enthusiasm generated by this network is greater than the sum of its parts—it is a profound experience to get together with others who take it for granted that creative artists should be honored and supported in their work while they’re alive.

— David Macy, The MacDowell Colony

A report on perception research conducted by the Alliance of Artists Communities in the Fall of 2005.

The Alliance of Artists Communities conducted a series of individual interviews in 2005 with a broad group representing various opinion leaders and constituents of the field of artists’ communities. The intent of the interviews was to gauge current perceptions and awareness of the Alliance and the field, and to solicit feedback on how the Alliance and the field can better communicate their value and increase their visibility to others. The responses will assist the Alliance and the field be better advocates for artists’ communities–informing the way we communicate about the field as a whole–as well as individual organizations.

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