LEARNING AREA: Community Organizing and Planning
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Not Just Murals: Insights into Artists' Leadership in Community Development

Author:

Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Year:

2017

Description:

Part of a series of reports and case studies commissioned by LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation), Not Just Murals dives into the effect artists can have as leaders in their community. The report examines the nurturing of artists to be leaders, the challenges and opportunities they face, and profiles the work of many artists across the country. Not Just Murals draws upon a literature review, interviews with 15 artists leading in different facets of community development, and conversations with experts who have unique insights into regional and national context and trends.