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Thesis
Resilient arts organizations: the growth of performing arts organizations through the 2008 economic recession
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Aug 2015
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6759
Abstract
This thesis explores the impact that the 2008 U.S. economic recession has had on performing arts organizations. Through my research process, I compiled case studies of three mid-sized performing arts organizations based in the Mid-Atlantic for the greater purpose of examining traits successful arts organizations possessed during this economic downturn. My initial literature reviewed showed that organizations that were quick to adapt new and emerging trends and remained flexible in terms of changing market demands were the organizations which emerged the most successful through this time. However, the information I discovered through the case studies found that rather than emerging trends being utilized by successful organizations, calculated decisions such as merging organizations, hiring dedicated development staff, and transitioning board from working to governance, had instead led to the organizations' overall sustainability and growth. This paper does not serve as a guide on how to build a successful performing arts organization, as this topic can never be answered in its entirety. It instead describes some of the best practices that have been adopted by specific organizations that have allowed for their success.
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- Title
- Resilient arts organizations
- Creators
- Cristyn A. Johnson - DU
- Contributors
- Jean Brody (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 77 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
- 6759; 991014632232304721