Innovation in the Arts

This concise guide aims to increase what we understand by innovation in the arts and identify and support opportunities and strategies for the unique ways in which artists and arts administrators think about, engage in, and pursue successful innovation in their diverse creative practice.

Dr. Jason C. White is Assistant Professor and the Director of the Arts Administration program in the Department of Art at Xavier University, USA, where he prepares students for diverse careers in arts management and administration.

1. Introduction 2. Key Terms for Mutual Understanding 3. A Theory of Art Innovation 4. A Theory of Art Movement Innovation 5. A Theory of Audience Experience Innovation 6. Conclusions and Suggested Directions