STPA Conference

Universal Design Principles and Accessibility in Theatre: Discussion of the Role of Creators and Potential Tools
Presenter: Elena SV Flys
Creators need to be committed to and involved in designing accessible theatre; understanding and applying universal design principles can be a useful strategy. 

Embracing Multidisciplinary Engagement: How Campus Museums in the U.S. Can Bolster Their Relevancy in an Increasingly Competitive Academic Funding Climate
Presenter: Kayla Martin
Using qualitative case study methodology, this paper proposes effective strategies that campus museums in theU.S. can adopt to remain relevant and educational resources in the current academic funding climate.

Resolving the Rural-Urban Funding Divide
Presenter: Heidi Jeub
Rural artists and arts communities are challenged to meet the urban expectations of aesthetics and capacity, leaving the rural marginalized with a significant funding gap. IsArts funding models part of the problem?

Local-Global Conversation in International Arts Festivals: Partnership, Programming, Participants, and Places
Presenter: Yifan Xu
Based on analysis of Shanghai and San FranciscoInternational Arts Festivals, this study is intended to provide a preliminary overview and conceptualization of international arts festivals from four aspects: partnerships, programming, participants and places.