TY - BOOK AU - Varbanova,Lidia TI - International entrepreneurship in the arts SN - 9781315730448 (ebook) PY - 2016/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Arts KW - Management KW - Cultural industries KW - Entrepreneurship KW - Art and Design KW - ukslc KW - Economics KW - thema KW - Theatre studies KW - Art: financial aspects KW - International business KW - lcsh N1 - Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - International Entrepreneurship in the Arts focuses on teaching students, artists, and arts managers specific strategies for expanding creative ventures that are already successful domestically to an international audience. Varbanova's accessible writing outlines a systematic theoretical framework that guides the reader from generating an innovative idea and starting up an international arts enterprise to its sustainable international growth. Applying concepts, models, and tools from international entrepreneurship theory and practice, Varbanova analyzes how these function within the unique setting of the arts and culture sector. The book covers: Domestic inception of an arts enterprise, followed by international expansion Starting up an international arts venture in the early stages of its inception Presenting an arts activity or project in a foreign country or region Financing a startup venture with international resources Implementing diverse models of international partnership Starting up an arts venture that is run by a multinational team Creating an art product with international dimension The book's 23 case studies and 54 short examples feature disciplines from fine arts and photography to music, theatre, and contemporary dance, and cover ventures in over 20 countries to provide students with practical insight into the issues and challenges facing real arts organizations. Aimed at students interested in the business aspects of arts and cultural ventures, it will also be of use to practitioners looking at ways to internationalize their own enterprises UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9781315730448 ER -