Arts
Community Arts Residency in Neighborhood Venues logic model
Three neighborhoods with more than 40,000 residents have no arts venue, and survey data from the city cultural plan show residents there attend arts events at about half the citywide rate. Local artists lack paid work and space to make new pieces with their neighbors.
Inputs
- 6 paid resident artists per year across music, visual art, dance and storytelling
- Partner venues at a library, a recreation center and a faith congregation
- Materials, equipment and artist fees of $12,000 per residency
- Program manager and an evaluator
Activities
- Select artists through a resident-led panel
- Run 12-week residencies with free weekly workshops
- Co-create a public work or performance with participants in each residency
- Present culminating events in each neighborhood
Outputs
- 6 residencies completed each year
- 216 free workshops delivered
- 1,350 unique participants in workshops
- 6 public works or performances presented to 3,800 audience members
Short-term outcomes
- 75% of participants report learning a new artistic skill
- Participants report stronger connection to neighbors on post-surveys
Intermediate outcomes
- 40% of participants attend another arts event within 6 months
- Partner venues continue hosting arts programming after the residency ends
Long-term impact
- Arts participation gap between target neighborhoods and the city narrows
- More local artists earn steady income from community-based work
Indicators and data sources
| Indicator | Source | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop attendance and unique participants | Program sign-in and registration system | Monthly |
| Skill gain and social connection | Participant pre and post surveys adapted from validated social cohesion items | Per residency |
| Arts attendance rates by neighborhood | City cultural plan resident survey | Every 2 years |
| Artist earnings from community work | Artist intake and exit interviews | Annual |
Assumptions
- Partner venues keep space available during evening hours
- Residents trust the resident-led selection process
Programs this model suits
- National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects
- State arts agency community arts and partnership grants
- Local arts council and community foundation arts funds
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