The rise of creative youth development

Montgomery, Denise

doi:10.1080/10632913.2015.1064051

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“…There is currently limited research focussing on SEs as a form of economic activity in Australia, particularly in terms of their operational dynamics and their potential contribution to economic and social change. Available research points to a major gap in understanding the social impact and value of the practical work undertaken by SEs (Campbell et al , 2011; Munoz et al , 2015; Mason and Barraket, 2015). Accordingly, Munoz et al (2015) argue that there is a need for greater understanding of the complexity of social enterprise models and “the mechanisms through which they generate well-being”.…”

Section: Enterprising the Social And The Creativementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Available research points to a major gap in understanding the social impact and value of the practical work undertaken by SEs (Campbell et al , 2011; Munoz et al , 2015; Mason and Barraket, 2015). Accordingly, Munoz et al (2015) argue that there is a need for greater understanding of the complexity of social enterprise models and “the mechanisms through which they generate well-being”. While Mason and Barraket (2015, p. 144) acknowledge that SEs do, in part, challenge the very norms guiding approaches to economic development: “part of the fascination of SEs lies in their complexities and hybridity that enable individuals and communities to create solutions that may or may not heed the rules that shape SE field development”.…”

Section: Enterprising the Social And The Creativementioning

confidence: 99%

“…More broadly, ASEs are one component of a strong reassertion of the social and economic value of art and cultural practices (Crossik and Kaszynska, 2016). In the context of developed economies like Australia art has been vigorously used in supporting economic participation for communities experiencing economic exclusiondemonstrated by the success of community-based, indigenous art enterprises and arts organisations working with young people, people with disabilities and mental illness, and other groups vulnerable to economic, social and cultural marginalisation (Cooke, 2018;Montgomery, 2017).…”

Section: Enterprising the Social And The Creativementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Art is offered as a strategy for engagement, as a source of pleasure, developing diverse social connections and creating pathways into further education and training (Winner et al, 2013;Montgomery, 2017). This may explain the ambivalence of ASE managers, who simultaneously adopt and negate the idea of being disadvantaged, just as they ambivalently affirm and are critical of business and entrepreneurship.…”

Section: Arts-based Social Enterprisementioning

confidence: 99%

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the social turn in contemporary capitalism and contemporary art through the lens of art-based social enterprises (ASEs) that aim to create positive social benefits for young people experiencing forms of marginalisation, and which trade creative products or services to help fulfil that mission. A growth in ASEs demonstrates a growing interest in how the arts can support social and economic development, and the ways new economic models can generate employment for individuals excluded from the labour market; extend opportunities for more people to participate in art markets; and challenge dominant market models of cultural production and consumption. Design/methodology/approach This paper considers a number of challenges and complexities faced by ASEs that embrace a co-dependence of three goals, which are often in tension and competition – artistic practice, social purpose and economic activity. It does so by analysing interviews from staff working with 12 ASE organisation’s across Australia. Findings While the external forces that shape ASEs – including government policy, markets, investors and philanthropy – are interested in the “self-sufficient” economic potential of ASEs, those working in ASEs tend to prioritise social values and ethical business over large financial returns and are often ambivalent about their roles as entrepreneurs. This ambivalence is symptomatic of a position that is simultaneously critical and affirmative, of the conditions of contemporary capitalism and neoliberalism. Originality/value This paper addresses a gap in social enterprise literature presenting empirical research focussing on the lived experience of those managing and leading ASEs in Australia.

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Section: Enterprising the Social And The Creativementioning

confidence: 99%