Transparency in Community-Based Arts Organizations: Overview of Documented Knowledge

Transparency between community-based arts organizations and their communities is a growing concern for many practitioners, especially where concerns range from public funding accountability to modern discussions on diversity and equity. This overview of documented knowledge explores contemporary notions of transparency which are often linked to issues of trust, emphasizing how it can enhance an organization's credibility but also pose challenges if not managed appropriately. This document aims to provide an understanding of transparency, its various dimensions, implications, and potential benefits, by outline trends, examples of strategies, methods, accountability considerations, effects, and costs associated with transparency. It concludes by reflecting on transparency's effectiveness within specific contexts.