Issue #2 — Universities and Colleges: Whats Eligible, and Whats Not?
There is some confusion about whether college and university arts programs are eligible for inclusion in the study. Here’s the skinny:Exclude:Formal, degree granting arts programs are not eligible to be surveyed. For example, the operating expenditures for the academic departments at a school of fine arts would not be eligible. According to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE), those expenses are “education” expenses rather than “arts” expenses.Include:However, the expenditures of the same university’s theater, gallery, or other performance or exhibition space are eligible to be included. Additionally, all non-degree granting performing arts schools should be included.Americans for the Arts’ General Rule:When it comes to degree granting colleges and universities … if it’s where “the art” happens, include it .. if it’s where “the teaching” happens, leave it out.
