Research on the Arts

Beyond Richard Florida: A Cultural Sector of Our Own

Article by Ann Daly

NOW that Richard Florida has moved on from the “rise” of the creative class to the “flight” of the creative class, the cultural sector is left with the question: are we better off today than before he re-classified us?

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Selected Chicago-City Links

SMID study: Serving Dance in Chicago

Published by Callahan Consulting, and funded by the Chicago Community Trust, this report responds to and documents the service needs of Chicago's dance community, focusing on small to mid-sized companies and Independent artists.

Chicago Center for Arts Policy

Investigates ways in which the arts contribute to building a robust democracy, strengthening communities and enriching people's lives. Also advances policy ideas through research, analysis and public programming.

Illinois Arts Alliance/Foundation (IAA/IAAF)

Devoted to policy development, legislative advocacy and guiding collective political action statewide.

Research and Advocacy at Near Northwest Arts Council

The NNAC works to build healthy, viable Chicago art communities.

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