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Arts and Culture Influencers: Two Philanthropists' Impact on the Northeast Ohio Region

Wentz, Kaitlyn
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1588767185875188

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2020, Master of Arts, University of Akron, Theatre Arts-Arts Administration.
In a time of constant threat to funding, elimination of the National Endowment, and competition over resources, philanthropy in the arts and culture sector is indispensable to the vibrancy and economic development of a city’s core. The arts and culture sector is considered to take away from an economy’s financial resources. However, it is the exact opposite. It is a thriving sector that contributes to the economy by creating jobs, spending money at local businesses, and bringing in cultural tourists. Fred Bidwell and Rick Rogers have a long history of philanthropy in this sector, and their demonstrated support has led to efforts of revitalization, vibrancy, and dollars spent in the cities of Akron and Cleveland. This thesis explores the history, issues, and successes of the two cultural producers’ philanthropy efforts in the sector and the impact that their support has brought to the Northeast Ohio region.
James Slowiak (Advisor)
Arnold Tunstall (Committee Member)
Courtney Cable (Committee Member)
133 p.
Arts Management
Arts administration; philanthropy; arts and culture; triennial; pop-up; economic impact

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  • Wentz, K. (2020). Arts and Culture Influencers: Two Philanthropists' Impact on the Northeast Ohio Region [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1588767185875188

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Wentz, Kaitlyn. Arts and Culture Influencers: Two Philanthropists' Impact on the Northeast Ohio Region. 2020. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1588767185875188.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Wentz, Kaitlyn. "Arts and Culture Influencers: Two Philanthropists' Impact on the Northeast Ohio Region." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1588767185875188

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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