Arts Schools and their Local Communities Overview

Summary:
The work of FAST45 indicates that Institutes of Higher Arts Education (IHAE) are often perceived as disconnected from their local communities. This narrative investigates the relationships of art universities to their local communities. We have collected positive examples of collaborations that connect Institutes of Higher Arts Education and local communities. We further identified benefits from collaborations for institutes of Higher Arts Education, communities and individuals. Moreover, the text highlights common problems in regard to the present lack of cooperation.

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