Art-Based Social Enterprise, Young Creatives and the Forces of Marginalisation

This book explores the challenges and opportunities faced by art-based social enterprises (ASEs) engaging young creatives in education and training and supporting their pathways to the creative industries. It focuses on three broad themes: precarious youth and digital futures, material practice and sustainable economies, and cultural citizenship in the urban fringe. It contributes to debates about the limits, possibilities, and challenges of an ASE model and highlights the ways in which these models can contribute to young peoples well-being, engagement, education, and training, and work pathways.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate challenges and abundant opportunities faced by art-based social enterprises (ASEs) in their crucial role of engaging young creatives in education and training, while also providing support for their pathways into the vibrant creative industries. Through extensive fieldwork and in-depth interviews with twelve key organizations and three in-depth case studies in Australia, the book offers a profound analysis of leveraging enterprise to address the structural barriers faced by marginalized young creatives, particularly from socially, economically, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

The book explores the local and global contexts in which ASEs operate, highlighting their successful efforts to enhance access to education and employment opportunities for emerging creatives. It also pays close attention to the lived experiences of the staff and young creatives involved in these ASE case studies, shedding light on both the challenges and impacts of the ASE model on their education, training, and employment pathways.

The book is organized into three broad themes: precarious youth and digital futures, material practice and sustainable economies, and cultural citizenship in the urban fringe. Within these themes, the book contributes to ongoing debates about the limitations, possibilities, and complexities inherent in an ASE model, while also emphasizing the ways in which these models can promote the well-being, engagement, education, and training of young individuals, as well as their career prospects.

Furthermore, the book extends its scope to examine the broader role of art as a means of social and cultural engagement, particularly in the context of the uncertain future of the creative industries. It emphasizes the potential of art to foster meaningful connections, promote inclusivity, and drive positive social change.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the dynamics of art-based social enterprises and their impact on the education, training, and employment of young creatives. It provides a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives, offering valuable contributions to the ongoing discussions about the role of art and entrepreneurship in addressing social and economic inequalities.

Weight: 367g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031109249
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022