Continental Harmony: A Study in Community-Based Arts
GENERAL
The assessment of the program began with two basic questions:
- Can programs be developed to create enduring links between artists and communities?
- If so, what processes or practices contribute to or limit the creation of those links?
The evaluation yielded generally positive findings for the project, including positive results regarding community development, and awareness of the artistic process and artists themselves. The evaluators of Continental Harmony believe the project holds potential for organizational, artistic, and community development results beyond initial expectations. In addition, the lessons learned from this project can contribute to the emerging field of arts-based community development. The findings of this evaluation have relevance to funders, community hosts and artists.