Thesis
Effective museum sustainability: strengthening local cross-sector collaborations
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Dec 2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00000313
Abstract
Despite traditional fundraising methods, art museums continually strive, or even struggle, for financial sustainability. The ongoing uncertainty for long-term financial support can immobilize future museum operations, which opens possibilities to how museums can resourcefully use their image and outreach in collaboration strategies with external supporters and local businesses. Previous research in creative economy theories, such as creative class and cultural industries, suggest that creative sector organizations, whether for-profit and not-for-profit, can apply their creative resources towards fostering cross-sector partnerships and collaborations with businesses in the private sector. This research topic explores the economic impact of the arts, particularly art museums, in hopes of aiding their future success and organizational longevity. Data has been analyzed from academic journals and articles, public surveys, economic databases, and case studies on art museum strategies and creative economy implementation. Further quantitative and qualitative research includes an analysis of Philadelphia art museum reports from the last three years and research interviews with museums professionals about potential success in cross-sector collaborations for fundraising and development. The main findings are evidence that art museums are executing these concepts in diverse methods while acquiring similar results. This research is a study into how art museums secure additional financial support though meeting the needs of the community, creating local partnerships, and sustaining mutual benefits between themselves and collaborators outside of the creative sector.
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Details
- Title
- Effective museum sustainability
- Creators
- Abigayle Renk
- Contributors
- Andrew Zitcer (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 65 pages
- 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
- 991014855545004721