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Our studies of GoodWork in the Arts aimed to understand the beliefs and values essential to
individuals in the
domains of Theater, Jazz Music, and Dance. More specifically, this research
explored how these artists’ values
are challenged by the contemporary climate; how the goals
of the respective domains and the personal goals
of the artists intersect; how the artists
navigate the obstacles they encounter; what sustains their commitment to
work; perceptions
of changes underway in the their domains; the implications of changes for the future health
of their domains. We also studied the role of contemplation among jazz musicians,
as well as the role
of mentoring among dancers.
Theater
- Veteran Theater study (2001-2002): Interviews were conducted with 35 individuals
between the
ages of 35 to 80, including 17 artistic directors, 3 producers, 8 actors,
and 7 playwrights.
- Young Professionals Theater study: As part of the Young Professionals Project,
during 2000-01,
we interviewed 21 young professional actors between the ages of
21 to 34. In the spring of 2001,
we interviewed 12 young actors between the ages
of 10 to 15, and 18 young actors between the
ages of 15 to 21.
Music
- Contemplation in Jazz (1998-1999): As part of the Contemplative Mind Project,
we interviewed
46 jazz musicians about the ways in which reflective practices
affect their work.
- Young Professionals Music study: As part of the Young Professionals Project, from
1997-2003,
we interviewed 100 elementary and secondary school students,
ranging in age from 10 to 18 years
old, who were involved in various spheres,
including music.
Dance
Lineages in Dance (2001-2002): As part of the Transmission of Excellence Project,
we interviewed
approximately 12 individuals in the field of dance.
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Making Good: How Young People Cope with Moral Dilemmas at Work by Wendy Fischman,
Becca Solomon, Deborah Greenspan, and Howard Gardner (2004)
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“Memes,” “Genes,” and “Scenes”: A Comparison of Veteran Professionals Working in Journalism,
Genetics, and Theater. (January, 2004)
GoodWork Among Young Professional Actors, Journalists, and Geneticists. (October, 2002)
GoodWork in Theater. (October, 2002)
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Our research on the arts was supported by the Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation,
the Louise and Claude Rosenberg Jr. Family Foundation, The Nathan Cummings Foundation,
The Fetzer Institute, and the Spencer Foundation.
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