Spin-Offs

[Ches Skinner]

One such source is Assessing the Local Economic Impact of the Arts: A Handbook
published by The Ontario Arts Council (1977).
Ches

Don Perkins wrote:

> Now that's an interesting question, Brian.  I know I've heard artistic
> directors, managers and board presidents make all sorts of interesting
> claims ( as have operators of professional sports teams, etc., of course).
>  But I can't recall what their sources were, or the formulae that were
> applied.  I only recall that the numbers sounded valid, and the tones were
> confident.  I bet somebody at the Edmonton Performing Arts Council would
> have figures.  Probably also PACT?
>
> On Fri, 9 Oct 1998, Brian Parkinson wrote:
>
> > Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1998 09:40:20 -0600
> > From: Brian Parkinson <parkinson at ULETH.CA>
> > To: CANDRAMA at hermes.csd.unb.ca
> > Subject: Spin-Offs
> >
> > Does anyone out there know of any articles, reports or other
> > documentation which addresses the economic spin-offs generated by
> > theatre companies in any given community?  I have been surprised
> > by how little information is readily available on this subject.
> > Any clues, hints or even a scent to trail would be helpful.
> > Thanks.
> >