ABSTRACT

In this chapter, we review the evolution of arts organizations and the fi eld of arts management. After examining the basic model used to establish a notfor-profi t arts organization in America, we will study the evolution of the job of an arts manager. We explore how the responsibilities have changed to meet the increasingly complex demands placed on arts organizations and artists, and we also touch on the impact the National Endowment for the Arts has had on the arts scene in the United States.