COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
A Model for Rebirth: The Economic Revitalization of New Orleans through Culture
Creator:
Brown, Maggie
Subject:
Thesis (M.A.) -- Arts Administration
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Arts Administration
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana
began the process of rebuilding, both culturally and economically. Artists from multiple
backgrounds came together in the aftermath of Katrina to form grassroots art organizations that
maintained a definite objective to redevelop the economy through the production, distribution,
and sale of art and music. The mass production of artwork from local artists and subsequent
exhibitions that emerged during the rebuilding process highlights the critical need to connect
artistic development to economic planning within communities. Research supports that
promoting the development of cultural activities in communities aids in generating tax revenue,
providing jobs, and attracting investments.
began the process of rebuilding, both culturally and economically. Artists from multiple
backgrounds came together in the aftermath of Katrina to form grassroots art organizations that
maintained a definite objective to redevelop the economy through the production, distribution,
and sale of art and music. The mass production of artwork from local artists and subsequent
exhibitions that emerged during the rebuilding process highlights the critical need to connect
artistic development to economic planning within communities. Research supports that
promoting the development of cultural activities in communities aids in generating tax revenue,
providing jobs, and attracting investments.
Abstract:
This thesis explores community and state strategies in economic revitalization efforts by way of culture and creative industries. The thesis explores the implementation and processes of
cultural development initiatives in New Orleans as a case study. Findings are based on in-depth
comparative analysis of economic and cultural development plans in New Orleans. The analysis
poses that economic revitalization is to be an on-going process that must involve strong
leadership, appropriate funding, and a unified vision. Using New Orleans as a model, the
researcher identifies key elements that are essential components of long-term cultural
development planning to be used as framework for cities with culturally based economies that
may lack cultural economic development strategies.
cultural development initiatives in New Orleans as a case study. Findings are based on in-depth
comparative analysis of economic and cultural development plans in New Orleans. The analysis
poses that economic revitalization is to be an on-going process that must involve strong
leadership, appropriate funding, and a unified vision. Using New Orleans as a model, the
researcher identifies key elements that are essential components of long-term cultural
development planning to be used as framework for cities with culturally based economies that
may lack cultural economic development strategies.
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2012-05
Format:
PDF : 87 p. : ill
Keyword:
2012