The Library

The ArtsLab library is a resource provided to offer the community access to some of the resources that the ArtsLab Peer Learning Community has found to be especially insightful. The library contains ArtsLab training resources as well as readings from other published sources.

This is a curated library, but one to which we invite all of our visitors to submit additional materials. We will review all submissions and add those found to be most worthwhile to the field. To submit library materials, please contact us.

Recent documents

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Weaving Traditional Arts Into the Fabric of Community Health

This report provides provocative insights into associations between participation in, and performance of traditional arts, and the potential to promote individual and public health. More >>

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Getting In On the Act

People are engaging in the arts in increasingly active and expressive ways. This excellent report, commissioned by The James Irvine Foundation, offers fresh perspectives on the new landscape of arts participation. More >>

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An Executive Director's Guide to Financial Leadership

This excellent summary article draws together both longstanding practices and emerging trends for nonprofits. More >>

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Fusing Arts, Culture and Social Change

This report argues for more inclusive and responsive funding strategies for foundations. More >>

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Imagine What is Possible: Nine Steps to a Successful Fundraising Campaign

Lori Jacobwith has helped hundreds of organizations raise dollars through individual giving. She is currently making available _Imagine What is Possible: Nine Steps to a Successful Fundraising Campaign. More >>