Publications

  • An International Literature Review and Inventory of Resources – 5754KB (2009)

    Developing and Revitalizing Rural Communities Through Arts and Creativity: An International Literature Review and Inventory of Resources This paper provides an overview of English-language academic research literature and policy related studies with respect to cultural development in rural communities.

  • An International Literature Review and Inventory of Resources in French

    Cet article présente une vue d’ensemble de la documentation issue de la recherche universitaire de langue anglaise et d’études portant sur les politiques en matière de développement culturel au sein des collectivités rurales.

  • Annotated Bibliography – 801KB (2009)

    Developing and Revitalizing Rural Communities Through Arts and Creativity: Annotated Bibliography
    This annotated bibliography is part of the “Developing and Revitalizing Rural Communities Through Arts and Creativity” project, conducted by the Centre for Policy Studies on Culture and Communities at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The project was commissioned by the Creative City Network of Canada and acknowledges the support provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Rural Alberta’s Development Fund through the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association.

    The purpose of this policy is to contribute to Prince George as BC’s Northern Arts Capital, to contribute to the excellent quality of life of its citizens and to help develop and enhance social, environmental and economic opportunities by promoting art in public places.

  • Arts and Positive Change in Communities – 1603KB (2005)

    Dialogue opens up through the arts because it deals with meanings, addresses emotions, and helps identify and define individuals and the communities where they live.

  • Building Community Identity and Pride – 1170KB (2005)

    Culture brings together networks of individuals strengthening social bonds, creating common memories and a democracy in which people want to participate.

  • Culture as an Economic Engine – 253KB (2005)

    Growth is inevitable when culture is used as a tool. It brands, creates job growth, spin-off businesses and competition.

  • Executive Summary

    The Intermunicipal Comparative Framework: An inventory of local government support to cultural development Executive Summary.

    The Intermunicipal Comparative Framework Project is a means to inventory and understand the infrastructure, scope, and nature of local government involvement in cultural development across Canada. It creates the structure to capture the nature of local government involvement and investment in cultural development nationally. “Cultural development” is used here in an inclusive sense, and topics addressed in the project include arts, heritage, facilities, civic art collections, public art, funding, non-monetary support, and more.

  • Full Document available in French – 2805KB (2009)

    Édifier et dynamiser les collectivités rurales par le biais des arts et de la créativité : Une analyse documentaire
    Cet article présente une vue d’ensemble de la littérature issue de la recherche universitaire de langue anglaise et d’études portant sur les politiques en matière de développement culturel au sein des collectivités rurales.

  • Landmark Study Sheds Light on Profound Benefits of the Performing Arts – 3214KB(full report) (2013)

    Performing arts presenting generates a wide range of benefits for Canadians, the communities they live in and society at large, according to a report prepared by Strategic Moves and released today by the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA). The Value of Presenting: A Study of Performing Arts Presentation in Canada includes a comprehensive historical and contemporary overview of the performing arts ecosystem. It reveals that performing arts are valued by the vast majority of Canadians – across socio-economic differences – and it provides a new perspective on younger Canadians’ interest in live performing arts. Most importantly, the study identifies a broad range of public benefits associated with performing arts presentation, including better health and well-being, greater energy and vitality in communities, and a more caring and cohesive society.

    The Value of Presenting: A Study of Performing Arts Presentation in Canada (2011-2013) is the culmination of two years of intensive study and exploration designed to envision performing arts presenters’ current and future roles within the performing arts ecosystem, in their communities and in society at large. This study was commissioned by the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA), in partnership with the regional and other presenting networks and an advisory committee of sector representatives. The research and consultations process was designed and undertaken by Strategic Moves in collaboration with EKOS Research Associates for quantitative surveying. This work represents the largest pan-Canadian study to date in the performing arts presenting field.

  • Managing Cultural Services in Canada (PDF)

    A survey and inventory of municipal cultural plans/policies, as well as the structure and management of municipal cultural services.

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    Managing Cultural Services in Canada (XLS)

    An inventory of civic owned and/or operated cultural facilities whose primary use is for the creation or exhibition of artistic activities (including but not limited to theatres, recital halls, rehearsal spaces, warehouse spaces dedicated to arts programming, amphitheatres, art galleries, art studios. It does not include museums and/or archives, live/work spaces, general parkland or fairgrounds, public art, private or not for profit owned cultural facilities, or community centres unless artistic programming and artistic activities are the primary user).

  • Managing Public Art – 264KB

    A survey on municipal public art policies, plans, and programs and an inventory of public art installations in place and in development.

  • Municipal Cultural Investments in Five Large Canadian Cities

    A study prepared for the City of Vancouver, the City of Calgary, the City of Toronto, the City of Ottawa and the Ville de Montréal. By Kelly Hill, Hill Strategies Research, January 2012. This report compares the cultural investment in five of Canada’s largest cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal. This report is the product of a collaborative effort between cultural staff members in the five large cities, a collaboration that was made possible thanks to the work of the Creative City Network of Canada.

  • Per capita funding of culture by major municipalities – 46KB (2002)

    Prepared for City of Toronto, Culture and Tourism. City of Toronto staff report on the development of per capita funding of culture benchmarks by major municipalities that includes both direct activity and general grant funding.

  • Personal and Social Development and Youth – 430KB (2005)

    Engaging and motivating children and youth is easily accomplished through the arts, promoting their well-being while teaching them empathy and tolerance.

  • Phase One Pilot Report

    The Intermunicipal Comparative Framework: An inventory of local government support to cultural development Phase One Pilot Report

    The Intermunicipal Comparative Framework Project is a means to inventory and understand the infrastructure, scope, and nature of local government involvement in cultural development across Canada. It creates the structure to capture the nature of local government involvement and investment in cultural development nationally. “Cultural development” is used here in an inclusive sense, and topics addressed in the project include arts, heritage, facilities, civic art collections, public art, funding, non-monetary support, and more.