Digest: Studies, Books, Web Sites, and Other Publications

2005, 48 pages. Published by American Public Media, 45 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55101, 651-290-1225, www.classicalmusicinitiative.org

The second in a series of Working Papers, this report contains ideas and tips for partnering with local public radio stations and national distributors, information on funding resources, rights and clearances, Web initiatives, and audience research.

2004, 27 pages. Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, 1413 K Street NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC, 20005, 202-898-1840, http://www.geofunders.org

Download pdf: http://www.geofunders.org/document.aspx?oid=a0660000003YTaBAAW

2004, 88 pages, IBSN 0-8330-3650-5. Published by the RAND Corporation, 1700 Main Street, PO Box 2138, Santa Monica, CA, 90407-2138, 310-451-7002, www.rand.org

Download Report: http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9058/

2004, 32 pages. Published by the Center for Arts and Culture, Suite 505, 819 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001-3772, 202-783-5277, www.culturalpolicy.org

This succinct booklet makes the case for the value of cultural diplomacy at this time when foreign opinion of the United States is extremely low, offers recommendations for improving cultural diplomacy, and summarizes other Center research on the topic.

2004, 72 pages. Published by the Alliance for Artists Communities, 255 South Main Street, Providence, RI, 02903, 401-351-4320, www.artistcommunities.org

Download Report: http://www.artistcommunities.org/resource-library/publications/engaging-communities-lessons-learned

2004, 167 pages. IBSN 0-931201-89-6. Published by the American Association of Museums, 1575 Eye Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20005, www.aam-us.org

The final product of the Pew Charitable Trusts' Program for Art Museums and Communities, this book describes the transformation and partnerships developed by the eleven museums participating in the program over seven years.

2004, 37 pages. Published by National Craft Emergency Relief Fund, 73 Main Street, #37, Montpelier, VT, 05602, 802-229-2306, www.craftemergency.org

This report offers the results of a nationwide survey undertaken by CERF to establish a snapshot of the state of crafts artists, and guide the future programs of the organization.

2004, 16 pages. Published by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3300. Miami, FL, 33131-2349. 305-908-2600.

Download pdf: www.knightfoundation.org/dotAsset/221200.pdf

A recent addition to a series of briefs that discuss practices and changes in symphony orchestras examine the social context of orchestra marketing and trends in program-based marketing, respectively. The entire series of briefs is available on the foundation's web site.

2004, 20 pages. Published by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3300. Miami, FL, 33131-2349. 305-908-2600.

Download pdf: http://www.knightfoundation.org/dotAsset/221173.pdf

2004, 58 pages. Alliance for Justice, www.allianceforjustice.org, 202-822-6070

Download Report: http://www.afj.org/for-nonprofits-foundations/resources-and-publications/pay-for-publications/investing-in-change-1.html