ECONOMY : RESOURCES

Creative neighbourhoods and their social and economic benefits
Four reports and presentations that examine artistic neighbourhoods, spaces and districts, including the intersection of culture, economy and place. Arts Research Monitor 9.4, Hill Strategies, October 2010.

La culture à Montréal : impacts économiques et financement privé
Study to document and illustrate the importance of the economic impacts of the cultural sector for the metropolitan area. Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, 2009 (French).

Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences
Study. Conducted by American for the arts. The study is the most comprehensive study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry ever conducted. It documents the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in 156 communities and regions in the United States, 2009.

Mesurer et comprendre l’économie créative du Canada
Two reports which emphasize the cultural, economic and social importance of the Canadian cultural sector. Published by the Conference Board of Canada, 2008.

Artists' centers: evolution and impact on careers, neighborhoods and economies
Published by University of Minnesota’s Institute of Public Affairs. This study finds that artists’ careers are strengthened and urban neighborhoods and smaller city downtowns are revitalized with the presence of dedicated space for artists, 2006.

The economy of culture in Europe
Study. Direct and indirect links between creativity
and innovation. The contribution of the cultural and creative sectors towards the Lisbon Agenda. KEA European Affairs, 2006.

Arts and Culture in Regeneration
This international review explores the art/culture and regeneration nexus across three areas of policy interest: iconic buildings and cities of culture; cultural quarters and clusters; and cultural dynamism. International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies, UK, 2006.

 

 

 

ECONOMY : LINKS

Creative Economy Practitioner's Toolkit
A toolkit for the Creative Economy Practitioners.

Les bénévoles d’affaires
An organization founded by business people that has the mandate to facilitate business people’s involvement in community and cultural organizations throughout Quebec. The organization provides a free twinning service for business people who wish to become volunteers and for non-profit organizations that need experts, mentors or consultants.

Centre for the Study of Art and Community
Association of creative leaders from business,
government and the arts who have succeeded in
building bridges between the arts and a wide range of community, public and private sector interests (US).

Admical
Business sponsorship association and portal (France).