Arts Organizations Research Articles

A sensory-friendly adaptive concert model supported by caregiver perspectives

Attending a concert may prove difficult for individuals with exceptionalities or disabilities and those who support them. While traditional performance environments may not feel welcoming or amenable for individuals with exceptionalities and their families, arts organizations have recently made efforts to produce concerts that address barriers to accessibility. These adaptive concerts, most frequently labeled as Sensory-Friendly Concerts, attempt to create environments suitable for diverse communities, supporting individuals and groups who are frequently underrepresented as audience members in performance contexts. This article explores adaptive music performances, contributing a model for sensory-friendly adaptive concerts supported by caregivers’ perspectives through a post-concert survey. The model proposed includes four areas of adaptation: pre-show work, environment audit, extra-musical aids, and programming adjustments. The authors outline the various modifications with data points from a sample of adaptive concert caregiver attendees ( n = 15), aligning the theoretical model with practice to provide practical examples and tangible outputs for researchers, presenters, musicians, educators, and policymakers.

Phenomena of Literary and Musical Genre Migration in Ukrainian Piano Art (the Second Half of the XIXth – the First Third of the XXth Century)

The purpose of the work is to highlight the intermedial manifestations of the genre migration from literature to music based on the materials of piano compositions of the Ukrainian authors. Research methodology is based on the principles of comparative studies. In particular, intermedial approach to the study of inter-art language codes in musical compositions with the genre titles connected with the literature interaction has been used. Genological, system-analytical, generalised-typological, and comparative methods have been applied to draw parallels, to find similarities and differences between literary genre connotations and piano interpretations of a ballad, elegy, impromptu, fairy tale, legend, and poem. Scientific novelty of the research lies in an attempt of intermedial analysis of piano compositions with the existing in literature genre definitions by means of semantic-semiotic interferences. The concepts of the “genre migration” have been introduced to the comparative sphere of literary and musical genre halos, sometimes supplemented with programme guidelines, including reliance on specific folklore sources. Conclusions. Migration of the literary genres to the sphere of music is one of the dimensions of intermediality caused by paratexts of inter-artistic dialogues and polylogues in semiotics and semantic plane, as well as in composition-structural aspect. Despite the fact that these interferences are quite conditional, genre paradigm borrowings are the evidence of the direct mutual influence of literature and music, especially on the examples of the genres of ballad and elegy, which represent the genres of the double music-poetic genesis. Comparison with the genre primary basis-“paragon”, paratextual combination of musical genres with the literary ones (etude-legend, sonata-ballad) or with the programme title allow to claim the individualisation of the composer’s interpretation at different levels of the artistic organisation of a piano script. To sum it up, using literary genre models enriched figurative-semantic, stylistic, and spiritually-cognitive resources of Ukrainian piano music.
 Keywords: Ukrainian piano art, literary genres (impromptu, fairy-tale, legend, poem), genres of the double music-poetic genesis (ballad, elegy), genre migration, eminent text.

Benefit as a Standard Unit of Measure for Arts Organizations: A Conceptual Analysis

Benefit is a commonly used concept for expressing positive outcomes of arts participation. The inherent ambiguity of benefit applied to a broad range of arts activities raises issues for research, decision-making, program design, and evaluation. This article offers a conceptual analysis of benefit as a standard unit of measure for design and evaluation of third sector arts organization services. In this article, we explore the possibilities for a standard unit of measure, called Benefit Unit that works toward dispelling the inherent ambiguities of “benefit” in the current discourse on arts programs and services. Conceptual analysis is applied to existing theories of benefit analysis and transaction theory, to advance a framework for Benefit Unit that offers ease of use, coherence, and wide acceptance. Developed for arts organizations, we see potential for any nonprofit organization seeking to establish appropriate measures of the intangible merits of its services. Our research is aimed at decision makers, policy agents, public administrators, and funders who have interest in improving available tools for measuring outcomes of arts services.

Polyphony. Textual strategies (From Polyphony of Literary Texts to Polyphonic Conceptual Translation)

The category of polyphony, related to musical polyphony, was adapted to the fi eld of literary studiesby Mikhail Bakhtin who, analyzing the works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, referred it to the genreof the novel. In this article, the author perceives polyphony broadly, and focus on the recognitionand description of related textual strategies and their functions not only in literature at differentlevels of its artistic organization but also in conceptual translation that takes into account parodyof style. The article shows the strategy of polyphonic transposition in the text „How would BolesławLeśmian write a poem Mary Had a Liitle Lamb in English” written by Marian Polak Chlabicz.

Modeling the Creative Milieu of Cosmopolitan Cities: Shanghai, 1912–1948

This research paper gleans insights from significant historical cases to unravel the essence of a ‘creative milieu.’ Our study scrutinizes the factors that shaped artists’ settlement patterns in Shanghai during the Republican era (1912–1948) by constructing both global and local spatial regression models across three pivotal years, thus unveiling seven distinct variable categories. We argue that paramount among these attributes are individual art intermediaries, art schools, and art organizations. Furthermore, our inquiry acknowledges the diverse and idiosyncratic characteristics inherent to artistic communities and delineates between attributes of particular relevance to the Chinese context and those adaptable within a Western paradigm.

Tips for Making Music Performances Sensory-Friendly and Inclusive

In today’s society, major arts organizations and other large-scale public venues are making additional accommodations for persons with disabilities beyond those under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Often termed “sensory-friendly,” this approach makes it easier for individuals with sensory sensitivities to participate in social activities and community events. However, we rarely see similar efforts occurring in school-based music performances. Therefore, we set out to create an inclusive concert experience that welcomes all persons to attend regardless of their sensory, mobility, or other needs to benefit everyone—the students, the families, the school, and the community. During our journey, we realized several components were essential to the overall success of our concerts. In this article, we share five tips that may help you feel more confident implementing something similar in your school.

Important role of Art Organizations in Indian Modern Painting

Art organizations play an important role in the development and dissemination of Indian modern painting. They provide a platform for artists to showcase their work, provide training and resources, and promote their art. Major organizations such as Gallery Art India and Lalit Kala Akademi have played an important role in the development of Indian modern painting. Established in 1947, Gallery Art India organizes exhibitions, competitions and workshops. The Lalit Kala Akademi, established in 1954, promotes Indian art through exhibitions, publications and awards. It aims to inspire young painters to improve their creativity and art skills, increase awareness of the field and improve their skills. The academy promotes various art disciplines like painting, craftsmanship, architecture and graphic design. It also organizes art exhibitions, organizations and competitions, thereby giving recognition and prestige to painters. Lalit Kala Akademi has played an important role in promoting the uniqueness and diversity of Indian painting, inspiring young painters to turn their dreams into reality.

Fighting for survival: Analyzing strategic trends in arts advocacy

AbstractAmerican arts organizations are locked in a continuous fight for their survival as a result of their demanding operational contexts. Virtually every arts organization engages in some form of formal or informal advocacy in order to raise public awareness and secure financial support or political goodwill. While there are almost as many different advocacy strategies as there are arts organizations, studies that trace changes in strategic employment over time are rare, as advocates are typically focused on present issues and the immediate future. This research seeks to address this knowledge gap. Through a systematic review of over 260 scholarly sources, editorials, blogs, think pieces, and miscellaneous other pro‐arts arguments, this article identifies five main arguments for supporting the arts that have been commonly used by arts advocates since the inception of the National Endowment for the Arts. This article presents a theoretical typology that is useful for understanding these arguments and the thematic connections between them. It concludes with a discussion of general trends towards strategic isomorphism and research sophistication among these strategies, then offers avenues for future research that may assist arts advocates with evaluating strategies' success so as to improve their future effectiveness.

국내 문화예술 정보포털의 현황과 과제

The purpose of this paper is to propose an effective and appropriate organizational system and specific introduction plans for information portals based on the analysis of the current status of the organization and composition system of websites opened in existing cultural and arts administrative organizations and related facilities. First, the main core institutions related to cultural and artistic organizations and facilities were systematized and existing by various institutions by cultural and artistic organizations and facilities. Second, when the website components of each culture and arts organization and each facility are classified into specific areas, most of each organization applied the same website composition system with a standardized basic platform construction system applied. Third, the main core areas of culture and arts websites existed in similar types, and the data management and system systems of the current websites were all set similarly. Culture and arts websites should be systematically supplemented to activate them as useful information portal systems for everyone with a reasonable design that considers both the user-side effectiveness and institutional characterization.

Illustrating Stravinsky: integration of new media design in live Philharmonic Orchestra performance

Today, as arts organizations, including philharmonic orchestras, look for new ways to engage their patrons and attract new audiences, the use of new media can enhance experiences at arts venues and events such as concerts, and can lead to greater appreciation of art forms that are sometimes considered outmoded and staid. This study focuses on the search for an appropriate approach, design process and implementation of new media design for symphonic orchestra performance. The case study examines the integration of new media for the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra’s live performance of The Rite of Spring, an early 20th-century avant-garde masterpiece composed by Igor Stravinsky. Motion graphics and AR technology were utilized to bring hand-drawn and painted elements inspired by the music and Russian folk art to life.

Socio-Cultural Impact of Virtual Reality Technology on Art Appreciation and Cultural Engagement

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to explore the socio-cultural impact of virtual reality technology on art appreciation and cultural engagement.
 Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
 Findings: The findings revealed that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the socio-cultural impact of virtual reality technology on art appreciation and cultural engagement. The empirical review revealed that in the wake of rapid technological advancements, virtual reality technology has emerged as a powerful tool in transforming the landscape of art appreciation and cultural engagement. Through a synthesis of empirical studies, it is evident that VR has brought about profound changes, unlocking new dimensions of artistic experiences and redefining cultural engagement paradigms. Virtual reality has succeeded in reinvigorating art appreciation, transcending the boundaries of physical space and time. Users are now able to immerse themselves fully in artworks, experiencing them in ways that were previously unimaginable.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Cultural Proximity theory, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Cultural Capital theory may be used to anchor future studies on the socio-cultural impact of virtual reality technology on art appreciation and cultural engagement. The study recommended that cultural institutions and art organizations should actively integrate virtual reality technology into their exhibits and educational programs. A concerted effort must be made to ensure that virtual reality remains inclusive and accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Ethical guidelines and regulations should be established to govern the collection and use of user data in virtual reality experiences. Emerging artists should embrace virtual reality as a means to gain exposure and access new audiences.

Employee Loyalty in the Process of Market-Oriented Reform: Evidence from Chinese State-Owned Performing Arts Organizations

Based on an original questionnaire survey (N = 1058) conducted from January to March 2016 in mainland China and the ordered logistic regression model, the effect of the marketization reform of state-owned performing arts organizations on professional performers’ loyalty and the mediating role of job satisfaction are revealed. The results show that the marketization reform has a significant negative effect on employee loyalty. Specifically, it may reduce employee loyalty through lowering their job satisfaction. Therefore, employee loyalty needs to be valued for the sustainable development of state-owned performing arts organizations when implementing the market-oriented reform.

Motivation, challenges, skills and understanding: Musicians’ perspectives on working in a curated performance programme for older adults in aged care and community settings

Musicians have long worked with older adults and vulnerable populations across the lifespan to support emotional and social well-being. However, there is limited research concerning the experiences and preparation of professional musicians who work with social aims transitioning to working as community musicians. This project is unique in its attempt to further understand the motivations, skills and understanding of professional musicians working with social aims in a social outreach programme. Utilizing qualitative case study methodology, this study identified musicians’ experience, motivations and required skills to present a programme curated by an Australian performing arts organization for older adults, residents and care staff in aged care facilities and community centres. The participating musicians navigated challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic such as performing online, in PPE, and the unexpected emotional impact of working with vulnerable populations. The participating musicians addressed these challenges through developing a sense of connection through a digital medium, adaptability and by fostering a sense of shared hospitality. Additional research is needed to further explore and understand the experiences of community musicians’ skills, expertise and development.

Menangkap Realitas Rakyat dan Kritik terhadap Kolonialisme dalam Lukisan: Sejarah Persagi, 1938-1942

This research examines the history of establishing Indonesia's first modern art organization, namely the Indonesian Painters Association (Persagi). Persagi is an art organization that influenced the identity of Indonesian art at the end of the Dutch colonial era. of Indonesian art at the end of the Dutch colonial era. This study uses the historical method, which stages: heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography. This research utilizes primary historical sources such as Bataviasche Kunstkring, Oriëntatie; Cultureel Maandblad, and Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant. These digital archives include articles, newspapers, and magazines from the Dutch colonial period. The study results show that Persagi tries to find authentic Indonesian styles in painting. Persagi provides a platform for artists to express the reality of indigenous people's lives through their art as a critique of colonialism and the ideological values of "Mooi Indie" (Beautiful Indies) centered on the Netherlands. This research shows that criticism of colonialism is not only limited to organizational and political elites through the study of social history. Exploring this artist community reveals the relationship between art and criticism of social reality, which needs further study.

Can a fighter develop glass jaw? Statistical evidence from mixed martial arts

This paper deals with a phenomenon in combat sports called the glass jaw or glass chin. It is the ability of a fighter to withstand punches to the jaw area without falling unconscious and thus receiving a knockout. The main objective of this paper is to investigate the possibility of developing a glass jaw over the course of a fighter's career, and whether certain fighters are more predisposed to experiencing knockouts. Utilizing data from the largest Mixed Martial Arts organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, spanning from 2010 to 2021, statistical models reveal that certain fighters may be more susceptible to knockouts compared to others. Conversely, it could not be shown that the probability of a future knockout loss, that is developing a glass jaw, increased with the number of knockouts received. However, there remains space for a more detailed investigation of this phenomenon. The historically debated resistance training of punches to the head area cannot be recommended. Conversely, it is advisable to observe the fighters' reactions to punches to the head in order to pick out those with a greater predisposition for a knockout. They should then be especially cautious when practicing combat sports.

Embodying Resistance

The struggle for justice is not new, yet the impact of intentional embodiment and dance in protest is on the rise. Bringing together embodied anti-racist work and dance as a practice of resistance, this artists’ statement describes a grassroots coalition in Rochester, NY: Artists Coalition for Change Together. Co-founded in 2017 as a response to the recent election, ACCT began as an organization of progressive dance artists and collaborators who sought to generate social change through performance, direct action, community dialogues, and scholarship. Written as a dialogue between two founders of ACCT, this statement examines the history of the coalition and its acts of embodied protest. As moving bodies and art communicated resistance in direct “ACCTions,” community activism was generated. Through the lens of existing research and college courses on arts activism, the authors reference multiple reckonings in the North American cultural body, which peaked during the pandemic in 2020.

The Architectural Path of Collaborative Management in Performing Arts Organizations

Under the background of the new era, performing arts organizations have become a cornerstone force in promoting the high-quality development of China’s culture. “How to explore the development models and general rules that promote internal and external collaborative management within organizations?” and “How to achieve dynamic balance within organizations with diverse collaborative models?” These are all crucial questions that managers of performing arts organizations should consider in this era. Based on positioning theory and the logical perspective of organizational structuring functional types, this article proposes a “three-step” development strategy for the internal and external collaborative management of performing arts organizations from the value logic of arts management and the research perspective of history. The article also establishes an evaluation system for the internal and external collaborative management of performing arts organizations using the DEA method and explores the full-process management architecture of integrated collaboration within and outside performing arts organizations. The aim is to provide theoretical support for the collaborative innovation and high-quality development of performing arts organization management.

Philanthropy in art: locality, donor retention, and prestige

A significant portion of funding for art comes from foundations, representing a key revenue stream for most art organizations. Little is known, however, about the quantitative patterns that govern art funding, limiting the fundraising efficiency of organizations in need of resources, as well as optimal funding allocation of donors. To address these shortcomings, here we relied on the IRS e-file dataset to identify $36B in grants from 46,643 foundations to 48,766 art recipients between 2010 and 2019, allowing us to quantify donor-recipient relationships in art. We find that philanthropic giving is broadly distributed, following a stable power-law distribution, indicating that some funders give considerably and predictably more than others. Giving is highly localized, with 60% of grants and funds going to recipients in the donor’s state. Furthermore, donors often support multiple local organizations that offer distinct artforms, rather than advancing a particular subarea within art. Donor retention is strong, with nearly 70% of relationships continuing the next year. Finally, we explored the role of institutional prestige in foundation giving, finding that funding does correlate with prestige, with notable exceptions. Our results present the largest and most comprehensive data-driven exploration of giving by foundations to art to date, unveiling multiple insights that could benefit both donors and recipients.

The So-Called ‘First’ Korean Taekwondo School: The Ch’ŏngdo Kwan

Taekwondo has become one of the most recognizable martial arts around the world. Therefore, this study aims to shed more light on the evolution of taekwondo. Overall, the so-called kwan (taekwondo schools or organizations) played an essential role in the formational process of the taekwondo institutions, but this issue is not very well-known to the taekwondo community and the general public. Specifically, this article focuses on the martial arts organization which is generally considered the ‘first taekwondo school’, the Ch’ŏngdo Kwan (Chung Do Kwan), established in 1944. The method of this study is principally a literature review, but relies extensively on personal interviews with still alive early taekwondo leaders. The Ch’ŏngdo Kwan was the most influential martial arts organization in South Korea until the start of the Korean War in 1950, when during this time of chaos and war several members broke away. Despite the general increase in the number of kwan during this time, leaders of the Ch’ŏngdo Kwan kept playing leading roles in the formational process of the taekwondo institutions. Only with the suppression and near disintegration of the kwan during the 1970s did the Ch’ŏngdo Kwan lost much of its relevance and is now more of a fraternity club.

Understanding social responsibility and relational pressures in nonprofit organisations

Relational pressures across multiple levels push organisations to behave socially responsibly or sometimes irresponsibly. But how do relational pressures across multiple levels influence social responsibility of small nonprofit organisations working with marginalised groups? Nonprofit organisations are increasing in importance owing to their role in development and representation of marginalised groups’ interests, yet their social responsibility is little understood. Using the lens of standpoint theory, we explore social responsibility of small disability arts organisations in the nonprofit sector in Australia drawing on 53 interviews involving actors at multiple levels, supplemented by site visits and observations. We find small nonprofit organisations’ social responsibility in a state of flux, influenced by differing priorities, expectations, and demands from various actors across levels. We provide insights into organisational social responsibility dynamics, identifying three major tensions that small arts organisations face – formality versus informality, agency versus representation, and access versus excellence – in seeking to be socially responsible. Our findings have relevance for organisations in the wider nonprofit sector, underscoring the need to explore their social responsibility from a relational perspective. Further, the resultant tensions from relational pressures, as identified in our study, provide important implications for organisational social responsibility advancing theoretical and practical knowledge in this emerging field.