Thesis
A case study in regionalism: an examination of the efforts to enact a regional funding mechanism to support the arts and culture sector in Greater Philadelphia
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
2013
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6203
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the past attempts at establishing a regional funding mechanism to support arts and culture organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area and to make recommendations regarding any future attempts to secure dedicated, public funding for the sector. This paper will specifically examine the use of a tax as a dedicated source of revenue for public funding by examining other, well-known dedicated tax case studies and interviews with past leaders in regional funding attempts. While the Greater Philadelphia region has a large and robust arts and culture sector, it is not likely that a dedicated tax is the right mechanism to increase public support for the sector. Aside from specific and unique opportunities to enact such a tax, the sector needs to establish a stronger regional identity and case for support to give any future dedicated tax campaigns the potential for success.
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- Title
- A case study in regionalism
- Creators
- Lindsey Crane - DU
- Contributors
- Thora Jacobson (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 6203; 991014632332304721