Date Approved
3-2013
Date Posted
5-9-2013
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department or School
Communication, Media and Theatre Arts
Committee Member
Ken Stevens, Chair
Committee Member
Susan Booth
Committee Member
Melanie Schuessler
Abstract
This study documents controversies that have arisen from federally funded art programs and organizations and explores the actions taken by the government and changes made to public policy in the wake of said controversies. These actions include (1) requiring matching funding from other entities, (2) reorganization of programs, changing names of programs, and/or the elimination of programs, (3) oaths/pledges from artists/arts organizations, (4) the denial of funding, (5) the delegation of responsibility/requiring advising panels, and (6) the change or destruction of art. This paper focuses on two federal agencies: the Federal One Program of the Works Progress Administration (1935- 1943) and the National Endowment for the Arts (1965- present). Another example is presented from the General Service Administration’s (GSA) Art-in-Architecture program. The intention of this study is to present federal art funding advocates and policy-makers with information that is useful in the formulation and administration of policy.
Recommended Citation
Kalbfleisch, Abby Lauren, "Federally funded art in the United States: Government actions in response to controversy" (2013). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 456.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/456