This article discusses the need for recreation professionals to define and interpret concepts of community recreation in broad terms that include the arts. (PD)

This booklet is a directory of sources of technical assistance on problems relating to physical facilities for arts organizations. Wherever possible, agencies and organizations are described in their own words. Technical assistance in the area of physical facilities encompasses planning, financing, acquiring, renovating, designing, and maintaining…

FACILITIES FOR CARRYING OUT AN ART PROGRAM MUST BE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN SCHOOL AND THOSE ENROLLED IN ADULT PROGRAMS. PROVISIONS MUST BE INCLUDED FOR PAINTING AND DRAWING, THE GRAPHIC ARTS, GENERAL CRAFTS, MODELING, SCHULPTURING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SERIGRAPHY, AND MECHANICAL DRAWING. WORK CENTERS AND TRAFFIC FLOW NEED CAREFUL…

The article describes the special arts program offered each summer to hearing impaired students (6-18 years old) by the Cornish Institute of Allied Arts in Seattle, Washington. (SBH)

Reports on the 1986 Annual Conference of the National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD). Notes the current trend in art education toward critical studies, museum education, and engagement with real works of art. Describes several studies on current trends in art education in Great Britain. (RKM)

As part of their facilities, the Department of Art Education at the University of New Mexico created an exhibition gallery open to both the academic community and the general public. The formation and program of the university-based art gallery is described. (RM)

Notes professional growth of John Sloane and cites examples of his work. (DS)

A science museum designed to make the wonders of science accessible to the general public and thereby narrowing the knowledge gap between the scientist and the non-scientist. (Author/RK)

Compares findings of what is happening in Russian theatre today with what was being done in the 30's. Particularly discusses the work of Georgi Tovstonogov, Director of the Gorki Theatre in Leningrad, and Yuri Liubimov, Director of the Taganka Theatre in Moscow. (RB)

The use of media in a school arts program to widen the perceptual horizons of elementary and junior high school students is discussed. (CK)

The new fine arts complex at Memphis State University (Tennessee) has extensive south-facing windows and massive Trombe walls, composed of concrete blocks that absorb heat and release it slowly, that together provide about 20 percent of the building's heat. Part of the masonry was also designed to absorb sound. (Author/MLF)

With the recent completion of its third and largest theater, the George E. Potter Center at Jackson (Michigan) Community College provides both the college and the community with an elaborate campus performing arts center. (Author/MLF)

Describes the history of the Elk Grove (Illinois) Arts Guild, which presents monthly cultural excursions, publishes a quarterly calendar of cultural events, and operates a speakers bureau. (DD)

A school district and community endeavor brought a fine arts facility to Byron Center, Michigan. The Van Singel Fine Arts Center includes gallery space as well as a performing arts theater. Private donations purchased pianos and the acoustical shell. Academic results in the classroom include increases in average ACT scores for 5 consecutive years.…

Discusses the use of multimedia in museums and galleries by curators as information systems and by artists as a medium for creative expression. Topics include properties of multimedia; types of information systems; the level of participant involvement; active media; interactive systems; and immersive systems. (four references) (LRW)