Thesis
The impact of a rural arts center on the local community: a case study of the Appel Farm Art and Music Center
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
2011
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/4a35-kw05
Abstract
Many would think that an arts center would be best located inside or within close proximity to an urban area to maximize the benefit of higher population density. On the contrary, arts centers, located in a rural area, may be just as effective and beneficial. This case study focuses on the impact of an arts center in a rural area. In particular, it examines the impact of Appel Farm Art and Music Center located in Elmer, New Jersey. Various dimensions of analysis and factors should be considered to measure the impact of a rural arts center on the nearby communities. The nature of the impact can be social, cultural and economic. Not surprisingly, there are potential negative impacts to the community as well. Largely, although the ultimate implication and result may depend on the nature of the region itself, the benefits outweigh the costs of having an arts center located in a rural area based on the evidence and findings found in this thesis.
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- Title
- The impact of a rural arts center on the local community
- Creators
- Weifan Yen - DU
- Contributors
- Catherine Bartch (Advisor) - DU
- 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
- 6209; 991014632448204721