Project Profile Database

Animating Democracy's Project Profile Database, part of the Americans for the Arts National Arts Policy Database, summarizes success stories and best practices of arts and humanities organizations that have completed projects that engaged people concerning contemporary civic issues. Featuring case studies from the Animating Democracy Lab, as well as profiles of a wide range of projects that demonstrate the capacity of the arts and humanities to stimulate public dialogue about contemporary civic issues, this resource serves as a reference tool for professionals who are incorporating civic engagement and dialogue into practice.

Organized as a searchable database, profiles may be browsed through the alphabetical listing, recently posted profiles, or searched based on your interest in a particular civic issue, artistic discipline, or state by using the drop down menus. Or, you can search keywords by entering the search terms in the box below. For example, try searching by artist name to browse their recent projects.

You can also search the database by keyword or use the prompts below to identify selected sets of profiles:

Animating Democracy welcomes profiles of projects initiated by artists and cultural organizations, as well as organizations in other fields whose efforts significantly incorporate the arts or humanities toward achieving civic engagement goals. View more information on how to submit a profile.