Crafting the Future of the Arts in the South: A Strategic Plan for 2010-2016

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SAF 2008 Annual Report

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From Blues to Benton to Bluegrass:
The Economic Impact of the Arts in the South

Read how the arts play an important role in the economy of the South.

From Blues to Benton to Bluegrass>>

Latinos and Latinas in the South

Dr. Norma Cantú, with the research assistance of Rose Rodriguez Rabin, has developed a report that provides an overview of the project, a brief history of the region’s Latino communities, an analysis of demographics, an overview of meetings and recommendations for services and programming. This project was supported with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Diario Las Américas provided Spanish-language translations.

Latinos and Latinas in the South: Executive Summary (PDF)

Latinos and Latinas in the South: Full Report (PDF)

Latinos y Latinas en el Sur

Este proyecto ha sido financiado en parte por una subvención del National Endowment for the Arts. Traducido al español por el Diario Las Américas.

Section One (PDF)
Section Two (PDF)
Section Three (PDF)
Section Four (PDF)
Section Five (PDF)

Arts Education in the Age of Accountability

The purpose of this brief is to inform policy makers about the place of arts education in 'No Child Left Behind' federal legislation and about arts education research published in Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development.

Arts Education in the Age of Accountability (PDF)

Traditional Arts Professional Development

For many years, the Southern Arts Federation has offered professional development training specifically for traditional performing artists and presenters striving to successfully present the traditional arts to their audiences. This report, prepared by Blake Leland and Leslie Gordon, provides a historic overview and programming details regarding these endeavors.

Traditional Arts Professional Development (PDF)

Regional Traditional Arts Programs and Services

Prepared by Jon Kay, this report updates Betsy Peterson's research in A Survey Study of Folk and Traditional Arts for the Mid Atlantic Region published by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation in 1994. This 2001 report commissioned by the Southern Arts Federation with support from the Traditional Arts Growth Initiative from the National Endowment for the Arts, provides the status of traditional arts programs and services offered by seven Regional Arts Organizations.

A Survey and Analysis of Regional Traditional Arts Programs and Services (PDF)