A study of ten Chicago neighbourhoods using network analysis revealed several key supports that helped artists connect with audiences and other artists. One of these supports was “space resources – which included varied access to live/work space for making art aswell as varied access to public, private and commercial space for art presentations, exhibitions,festivals, parades, murals and facilities” (Grams, 2004, p. 14).
Other assets that were identified as partof some “circuits” were historic sites and public art that helped communities codify their identities,community-based art service activities for local children and families, and employment opportunities provided to local residents by non-profit cultural organizations (pp. 16-19).
This study also showedthat there were three mechanisms through which arts organizations leveraged assets for neighbourhood improvement: 1) by connecting people to local and non-local resources, 2) by enabling local problem-solving, and 3) by building social relationships among the different sectors of the community (Stern & Seifert, 2007, p. 45).
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