Investing in Artists. 2007

Investing in Artists

An examination of national best practices in individual artist support. 2007.

Arts Cleveland (formerly Community Partnership for Arts and Culture) was commissioned by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC) to develop a report that looked at best practices nationwide for individual artist support. A sample of 28 public and private funding programs was outlined in this report. These programs represent a wide spectrum of granting entities in every region of the United States, including private foundations, county government, nonprofit membership organizations and various local arts councils. Each of the individual artist funding programs reviewed for this report fell into one of five broad categories of support:  business and professional development, fellowships, public projects, residencies, and sponsored projects.

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Public Arts and Culture Investment Models. 2004.

Cuyahoga County Cultural Leadership Taskforce Report to Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners

This report details findings and recommendations of the Cuyahoga County Cultural Leadership Taskforce. This team was convened by Cuyahoga County’s Board of Commissioners to develop a system for the distribution of local public sector funds for arts and culture.

2004.

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Arts and Cultural Industry Workforce Barometer - 2004

A Survey of Northeast Ohio Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations

Arts and Cultural Industry Workforce Barometer

Report detailing the results of Community Partnership for Arts and Culture’s second survey of job loss and growth in the arts and culture sector. 2004.

This report summarizes Arts Cleveland’s second survey of job loss and growth in the arts and cultural sector. The survey’s goal was to understand the health of Northeast Ohio’s nonprofit arts and cultural assets. This survey was expanded to include Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit Counties.

2004

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Cleveland City Council Arts and Cultural Summit Report. 2002.

This report highlights the findings of the Cleveland Arts and Cultural Summit, a community discussion by Cleveland City Council. The report covers recommended action items designed during the summit to help sustain the regional arts and cultural industry.

2002

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NEO Arts and Culture Plan. 2000

A community-wide dialogue on supporting NE Ohio’s arts and culture sector. 2000.
Northeast Ohio's Arts and Culture Plan

The development of this plan was the result of a community-wide dialogue process. It outlines the goals, objectives, and action items necessary to holistically support the arts and culture communities in Northeast Ohio.

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Cultural Budget and Economic Activity Analyses for Northeast Ohio

Cultural Budget and Economic Activity Analyses for Northeast Ohio

A study focusing on the finances of Cuyahoga County’s nonprofit cultural sector and the surrounding region. 1999.

This report summarizes research on the finances of Cuyahoga County’s nonprofit cultural sector and its surrounding region. It includes an analysis of the combined economic activity of the sector, as well as an economic profile of the organizations in it.

1999

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ABOUT US

Assembly for the Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a focus on advocacy, cultural policy, racial equity initiatives, research, marketing that elevates the region, and services for nonprofits, artists, and creative businesses. Put simply, Assembly is here to “expand the pie” and increase equity in Cleveland’s arts and culture industries. It is governed by a volunteer board with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Almost 70% of Assembly’s 26 board members are women, and almost 60% are Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Assembly by design operates in close partnership with Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, a government agency and Assembly for Action, a 501(c)4 political action nonprofit to serve the entire creative sector.

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