Arts Audiences: Establishing a Gateway to Audience Development and Engagement |
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Authors: | Elyria Kemp Sonja Martin Poole |
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Institution: | 1. University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisianaekemp@uno.edu;3. University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTDemand for mainline cultural art forms, including symphonies, opera, and jazz, is diminishing. As the arts face challenges concerning shrinking and aging audiences, reaching new consumer segments has become an imperative. The present research empirically examines how external forces related to an individual's opportunity to participate in the arts and internal variables related to motivation and ability influence audience development initiatives. In addition, the influence that these variables have on important engagement outcomes such as perceived value, loyalty, and advocacy are also evaluated. Findings offer insight for arts administrators into how consumption for live performing arts offerings can be fostered. |
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Keywords: | Ability arts development engagement motivation opportunity value |
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