Managing art projects with societal impact : in a nutshell

Abstract

In contemporary economies, the intentional use of art to help overcome various societal issues has increased, and new ways of integrating art, society and overall well-being have emerged during recent years. The arts’ impacts are highly topical, and thus, cultural and social managers are expected to have skills in managing art projects that aim for broader societal impacts. The arts and art projects are increasingly required to demonstrate their influence and impact on society, not only within the arts and among their actively participating members but within communities and society at large.

The Managing Art Projects with Societal Impact project has been created to increase the level of knowledge and competence of cultural managers who engage in managing and mediating art projects with societal impact. The published study book by the project Managing Art Projects with Societal Impact meets the demand for developing specific management skills by discussing the intersections of art, society and impacts and their relation to different policies, as well as identifying the central managerial aspects that are relevant to increasing the societal influence of the arts.

This guide, based on the contribution of project’s study book, presents some tools and models with illustrative cases and examples, which seek to reflect diverse reader experiences, learning methods and ideas for managing art projects with societal impact.