Could all those responding to this question please do so to the list.

Thanks.  Peter Gale

Amy Scrivner wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I want to thank those who responded to my previous inquiry about defining
> arts, heritage, culture, etc.  I'd like to follow up with a little more
> detail that may generate some more discussion.
>
> I'm interested in current trends and debates regarding broadening the
> definition of the "arts" and arts organizations (traditionally opera,
> theater, symphony, paintings/sculpture, etc.) to include
> non-visual/performance activities (such as cultural heritage organizations,
> history museums, children's museums, historical houses, etc.).  It would
> seem that the issue of definitions would affect arts policy (or cultural
> policy--are these interchangeable, or do they imply different things??),
> funding strategies, and tourism.  I'm curious about this issue after reading
> the Tourism Industry Association's study that determined that "heritage
> tourism" had a greater economic impact on a locale/region than traditional
> "arts tourism."
>
> I welcome your thoughts, insights, personal/professional experiences, etc.
>
> I've not explored all of the suggestions to my previous response, so forgive
> me if this post is repetitive for those who already responded.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Amy C. Scrivner
>
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