Foundations:

Abstract

This section provides the foundation for the remainder of the Guide. It addresses key concepts and questions: “a better life”; what is “good”; artistic vitality and endangerment; what are the arts; how do arts and culture interact; what is creativity; negative impact and conflict; and how to use this Guide. It also introduces the seven steps that make up the Make Arts for a Better Life process: meet a community and its arts; specify goals for a better life; connect goals to genres; analyze genres and events; spark creativity; improve results; and celebrate and integrate for continuity. Several case studies are included to demonstrate aspects of the Make Arts process.