Below you will find links to our publications-as well as non-Alliance publications—that we think have particular relevance to our membership.

Email Newsletters
The Alliance1s e-newsletter serves as a vehicle for communication between members about professional development opportunities, job openings, announcements of interest and other news. Below is an archive of our previous newsletters. If you are interested in submitting a listing to our next newsletter or wish to be added to our newsletter list, please Email us Listings are free, as is the newsletter itself!

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Publications

The Connecticut River Valley Cultural Corridor Map

The Western Massachusetts Arts Alliance collaborated in the production of a map of cultural attractions along the I91 corridor between Hartford, Connecticut and the three counties of Western Massachusetts (Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties). The project brought together a broad coalition of representatives from cultural organizations, economic development and tourism agencies and area businesses to promote cultural tourism. The map lists nearly 250 cultural attractions in our region, offering just a sampling of the rich resources that visitors and residents alike can enjoy. Over 20,000 copies of the brochure were made available at area visitors bureaus, cultural attractions and to every incoming student in the region.

Proceedings/Notes from Events:

Fairs and Festivals Celebrate Community

From the concurrent sessions of Creativity Sparks Economy This session explored what goes into making a successful festival, including partnerships, promotion and logistics. Panelists: Shirley Sneve, Director, Arts Extension Service and Western MA Arts Alliance steering committee (moderator); Jeff Martell, Director, Greenfield Business Association; Mark Lattanzi, Campaign Director, Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture; Lisa Conditt, Marketing Manager, Paradise City Arts Festival.

Other (non-Alliance) Publications of Interest:
Below we have assembled a selective list of online publications we think are well worth reading. They help to underscore the importance of the arts in the region and the country, and offer substantial fodder for your grant writing and advocacy efforts. If you have other publications to share, please let us know by Emailing us

General Reference Publications

Massachusetts Institute for Social and Economic Research (MISER)
	This site offers census data that has been adapted to Massachusetts.
WGBY Education Services Web Site
	Springfield’s public television station has produced a wonderful resource for teachers and educators.
U.S. Census Bureau
	The definitive source of population data.
Americans for the Arts Arts Education publications
	This web site offers a comprehensive listing of arts education publications.
Arts Education Partnership
	The Arts Education Partnership offers some of the most credible research about arts education available online.  Visit their site to download their free publications that document the latest findings in arts education.
California Arts Council Arts Education Research Compendium
	One of the most comprehensive surveys of research in arts education. Scroll down the list of publications by the Council to find the Arts Education Research Compendium.
Department of Education’s Arts Education in Public Elementary Schools
	publication that surveys the state of arts education at the elementary level. The full report can be downloaded here. Another helpful publication is also available on the site: Assessing the Arts.
Kennedy Center Arts Edge
	The Kennedy Center’s arts edge web site offers a plethora of information for arts educators, including a downloadable version of the National Standards for Arts Education.
Learning Partnerships
	Learning Partnerships: online help for arts and education collaborations is a free planning and evaluation workbook.
Massachusetts Department of Education
	Here you will find information about the standardized curricula in the state of Massachusetts collectively known as the "Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks." Art is one of the seven curriculum frameworks that you can download at this site.
National Center for Education Statistics
	The definitive source for data and reports on education.
Project Zero
	Harvard University’s Project Zero is one of the most respected arts education research institutions in the country.
National Arts Education Association
	This site offers some excellent publications about arts education.

Arts Education Publications

Americans for the Arts Arts Education publications
	This web site offers a comprehensive listing of arts education publications.