PS 316U Politics and the Arts

Politics permeate the arts, from government support of arts organizations to battles over public art. This course examines the government’s involvement in the arts. Topics include a history, modern challenges to artists and art organizations, funding, how arts policy is made, copyright protection, artists’ rights, censorship, equity, and diversity. Meant for majors and non-majors who are interested in how government actions affect performing and visual artists, filmmakers, and others in the arts community.