Publications

Need information, ideas, inspiration or practical answers to real questions?  
UMass Arts Extension Service’s publications and Work Kits can help!

Combining in-the-trenches experience with scholarly research, our authors share practical information and provide cutting edge tools for artists, arts administrators, educators, students, cultural advocates, civic leaders, economic development specialists, regional and urban planners, municipal officers, and human service organizations.

AES publications, textbooks and teaching tools for classes, workshops and conferences can be purchased in quantity by special arrangement. Click here for a complete listing of our publications.

NEW! Fundamentals of Arts Management 

Updated and expanded the 5th Edition of our trusted reference book Fundamentals of Arts Management  is utilized by 45% of college and university arts management programs.  400 pages + online companion.

• 11 revised chapters detail principles and best practices for managing and governing community arts organizations; fund raising; and presenting, promoting, and evaluating arts programs.
• 4 new chapters investigate personnel management, creating successful funding proposals, effective arts advocacy, and developing your creative economy. 
• Our nationally recognized authors and community arts leaders offer historical and contemporary contexts regarding the role of the arts, plus insights into arts education and cultural access.

Contributing writers: Mary Altman, Tom Borrup, Denise Boston-Moore, Amy Brannock, Maren Brown, Tina Burdett, Dorothy Chen-Courtin, Craig Dreeszen, Maryo Gard Ewell, Gay Hanna, Dan Hunter, Lisa Kammel, Norton Kiritz, Pam Korza, Halsey M. North, Alice H. North, David O'Fallon, Stan Rosenberg, Barbara Schaffer Bacon, Shirley K. Sneve, Marete Wester and Sally Zinno.  Edited by Maren Brown and Pam Korza with Craig Dreezsen.  2007.

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