Date of Award
2010
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Psychology, Criminal Justice and Sociology
Abstract
While anthropological research focused on cultural tourism is substantial, little is known about the impact of cultural alliances on community relations. This paper is a qualitative look at the North Philadelphia Arts and Culture Alliance, based on participant observation, document gathering, and in-depth interview data from Alliance and Temple University affiliates. Findings suggest a spread of attitudes: faith in the Alliance’s organizing and restorative potential, ambivalence toward making North Philadelphia a “destination,” and severe skepticism related to issues of inequality and power. These findings illuminate the complexities of Philadelphia’s arts and culture tourism strategies and the Alliance’s potential sociopolitical impact/s.
Recommended Citation
Moore, Samantha, "Renaissance or Ruin? : Creating an Arts and Culture Destination in North Philadelphia" (2010). Honors Projects and Presentations: Undergraduate. 80.
https://mosaic.messiah.edu/honors/80
