Cultural Policy in the 21st Century



In our research and policy work, we seek to foster an expansive view of the national system of creative enterprise and expressive life, provoke novel inquiries and dialogue around enduring questions, and combine our imagination, experience and academic rigor to meet the cultural policy challenges of the 21st century.

Creative enterprise and expressive life in America is shaped by a complex system of practices, laws, regulations and managerial decisions.  We examine this system from several vantage points through our work on: public policy and expressive life; creative ecosystems; creative education and careers; leadership in creative enterprise; and new approaches to engaging citizens in art and artmaking.
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Public Policy & Expressive Life



Public Policy & Expressive LifeExamining the policies and regulations that shape creative enterprise and expressive life in America.
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Creative Ecosystems



Creative Ecosystems Examining the institutions, relationships, laws, norms and practices that shape the production, distribution and consumption of creative goods.

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Creative Education and Careers



Creative Education and CareersExamining the education and careers of the creative workforce.
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Engaging Art



Engaging Art Examining how citizens and communities engage with art and art making.
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Leadership in Creative Enterprise



Leadership in Creative Enterprise Examining the challenges and strategies of leaders, entrepreneurs and decision makers.

Culture and Creativity Workshop


The Culture and Creativity Workshop brings together an interdisciplinary group of faculty and graduate students to foster dialogue and advance scholarly research in topics relating to culture (broadly defined) and creativity (also broadly defined).