How the Arts Impacts Communities- Culture Conference 2002
It is recognized that The arts provide a catalyst for the creation of social capital and the attainment of important community goals (Goss 2000; Matarasso 1997; Williams
1995). Page 2.
Some people ask since when? I believe it is by default due to a long history of being considered very artsy, attracting a large population of creative residents (some who are well known or famous in their own fields) and listed as an Art Town (listed in Wikipedia & 100 Best Small Art Towns in America).
We are also known as a college town, a hippie town, health town, nature town, and so much more.
Is Art the only thing that defines Yellow Springs? Absolutely NOT, we are a multifaceted community, but the Arts play a significant and vital role in making this town visible (international/national attention for public art projects), vibrant and attractive to residents, potential residents, business'(The arts attract residents and businesses:page 8), and visitors.
We are also known as a college town, a hippie town, health town, nature town, and so much more.
Is Art the only thing that defines Yellow Springs? Absolutely NOT, we are a multifaceted community, but the Arts play a significant and vital role in making this town visible (international/national attention for public art projects), vibrant and attractive to residents, potential residents, business'(The arts attract residents and businesses:page 8), and visitors.
For a town this size (less than 3,800), this is an impressive list, and I'm sure more could be added.
Dance & Movement
Film & Video
Antioch College Media and Film Department
Literature
Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
Wellness
LINKS
From Civic Arts Project -
"A stroll up and down Xenia Avenue, Yellow Spring’s main street, showcases their artistic culture."
From Budget Travel America's 10 Coolest Small Towns
Public art has taken on a new meaning in the town, as well. One day, knitting appeared wrapped around a tree downtown, and soon passersby were bringing yarn to add to it. Now, the signposts up and down Xenia Avenue are covered with knitted "graffiti." — Peter Mandel