International Journal of Arts Management
Published for the first time in the fall of 1998, the International Journal of Arts Management has quickly become essential reading for the arts management community. All papers are subject to a double blind refereeing process.
Each issue is approximately 100 pages in length and covers a wide range of topics and viewpoints of direct interest to academics and practitioners. All articles meet the highest standards of intellectual rigour.
This section provides information on the specific aims of the Journal, on the editor and his editorial board. We invite you to take a look at previous issues; links are provided to tables of contents and abstracts.
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Journal Information
IJAM is a non-profit project, published by HEC Montréal’s Carmelle and Rémi Marcoux Chair in Arts Management in partnership with SDA Bocconi, Arts And Culture Knowledge Center.
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- IJAM is published 3 times a year, in fall, winter and spring.
- ISSN: 1480-8986
Aims
- Offers insight into management processes, and the ways in which arts organizations operate within the various disciplines of management, including marketing, human resources, finance, accounting, production and operation processes, and administration;
- Identifies and encourages the development of best practices in the management of culture and the arts, and promotes their use through the publication of case studies and analyses; Addresses current issues of key relevance to cultural and arts organizations in a rigorous and detailed fashion;
- Presents studies, measurements, and other empirical research in the field of arts and cultural management;
- Provides a forum for challenging and debating coherent theories and models, as well as their application in cultural and arts practice.
Contributors’ guidelines
The International Journal of Arts Management (IJAM) is dedicated to advancing theory and practice in the arts management field. Published for the first time in the fall of 1998, IJAM has quickly become globally essential reading for the arts management community.
All manuscripts submitted to IJAM are subject to a double-blind refereeing process. IJAM Editorial team takes pride in our rigorous review process. Although the Journal strives for rigor, it also seeks to provide quality service to our contributors. Operationally, this means IJAM tries to offer high-quality, timely feedback. The standard time for full peer review is typically less than 90 days from receipt of a manuscript to the first Editor’s decision. If our internal editorial review concludes a manuscript is not suitable for full peer review, then we usually have a decision for authors within 14 days after submission of a manuscript.
IJAM encourages submissions from both scholars and practitioners. Regardless of the affiliations of authors, readers value research informed by practice and practice informed by research. The Journal also encourages scholars and practitioners to consider co-authorship as a means for co-producing relevant, timely, and quality research.
IJAM welcomes original manuscripts for its four main sections:
- IJAM Research Papers
- IJAM Case Studies
- IJAM Book Reviews
- IJAM Practitioners’ Perspectives
IJAM submission & editorial guidelines
Find all the key information related to the editorial structure and publication process of the International Journal of Arts Management (IJAM). This includes submission guidelines, peer-review criteria, formatting rules, and policies for contributors and reviewers. The page also provides insight into how IJAM supports ethical research practices and recognizes outstanding contributions.
You’ll find details on:
Research Papers, Case Studies Section, Books Reviews, Practitioner Perspectives Guidelines, How to submit a manuscript for the IJAM, IJAM Style Guide, Best Reviewer award, Editor’s Choice article, and Ethical guidelines for IJAM and COPE affiliation.
Abstracting & indexing
Impact Factor
(Journal Citation Reports / Social Sciences Edition, ISSN 1480-8986)
The International Journal of Arts Management is classified as a top-tier (Classe A) academic journal in Italy. It is recognized for its high scholarly standards and relevance in the field.
The International Journal of Arts Management is also indexed in the following:
- Arts and Humanities Citation Index®
- Current Contents® / Arts & Humanities
- Social Sciences Citation Index ®
- Journal Citation Reports / Social Sciences Edition
- Current Contents® / Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Proquest / ABI INFORM
- EBSCO
- JSTOR
AIMAC Conference
The International Association of Arts and Cultural Management (AIMAC) is an international network of researchers in arts and cultural management. The Association’s main activity is a biennial research conference held in various cities around the world. Knowledge in the discipline of arts management cannot develop without the contributions of both researchers and practitioners. Through its conferences, AIMAC provides a forum for the exchange of insights and perspectives in this field of study. It offers researchers the opportunity to present the results of their most recent research, to discuss ideas face-to-face and to learn about the latest developments in cultural management. The International Association of Arts and Cultural Management also participates in the publication of the International Journal of Arts Management. Over the years, international conferences on arts and culture management have brought together more than 1,500 researchers, academics, students and practitioners. The conferences allow participants to communicate their knowledge and to publicize the progress of research on several themes applied to the field of arts and culture management.
Call for Papers and Activities
Stay up to date with ongoing initiatives from the International Journal of Arts Management, including paper development workshops, doctoral symposia, and other academic opportunities.
CURRENT ISSUE - VOL 28
ISSUE 1
Consumer Behavior
- CHARLOTTE DE SAINTE MARESVILLE, CHRISTINE PETR (FRANCE)
Predicting Museum Visitors’ Intention Through Nonverbal Cues: The Potential of Facial Expression
International Journal of Arts Management, 28(1), 4.
Management and Organizations
- DONGWOOK KIM, SHARON ALVAREZ, ASLI M. ARIKAN (UNITED STATES)
Deep Roots, Creative Fruits: How Product Depth Reinforces Imprinting for Creative Performance
International Journal of Arts Management, 28(1), 34. (Editors’ Choice) - TRACY MARGIESON, LUCY TAKSA, ANNE KERSHAW, HILARY GLOW (AUSTRALIA)
Sensemaking and Artistic Directors in the Performing Arts Sector
International Journal of Arts Management, 28(1), 55. (AIMAC 2024 BEST DOCTORAL STUDENT PAPER)
Marketing Research
- YONGZHONG YANG, SHIHUI LI, QIAOCHU JI (CHINA)
The Art Infusion Effect of Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Study on the Influence of Different Art Types on Consumer Product Evaluation
International Journal of Arts Management, 28(1), 70.
Media and Technology
- ANGELA BESANA (ITALY)
Adapting to Crisis: Digital Transformation and Financial Strategies in the Italian Performing Arts Before, During and After COVID-19
International Journal of Arts Management, 28(1), 92.
Practitioner Perspectives
- RAQUEL JIMENEZ (UNITED STATES)
Prepared for the Profession? Practitioner Perspectives on Preprofessional Performing Arts Education
International Journal of Arts Management, 28(1), 109.
Case Study
- NI WAYAN. ARDINI, NYOMAN CAHYADI WIJAYA, KETUT ASTAWA, GEDE MUDANA, DERINTA ENTAS (INDONESIA)
Coping Mechanism of Balinese Music: The Case of Kuta Tourist Destination in Bali, Indonesia
International Journal of Arts Management, 28(1), 117.
PAST ISSUE - VOL 27
ISSUE 3
- MARTINETTE KRUGER, ADAM VILJOEN, BIANCA MANNERS (SOUTH AFRICA)
The Nexus Between Arts and Ageing: Bridging the Generational Gaps
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(3), 5. - AMOS CHIYA (JAPAN)
Classical Music Festivals in Japan: Types, Objectives, and Integrated Model of Impact Assessment and Theoretical Implications
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(3), 22. - ADRIEN SIMONNOT-LANCIAUX, PAULIN GOHOUNGODJI, ALEXIS PERRON-BRAULT, DANILO C. DANTAS (CANADA)
A Spectroscopic Exploration of the Music Marketing Literature: Origins, Historical Roots and Recent Developments
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(3), 43. - CECILIA MEREGHETTI, SARA BONINI BARALDI (ITALY)
The Impact of Written Words: A New Methodology for Assessing the Impact of Cultural Initiatives on Subjective Well-Being
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(3), 62. - MARGAUX VALES, YACINE OUAZZANI, MATHILDE PULH (FRANCE)
Understanding the Impact of Digital Technology on Performing Arts: A Comparative Analysis of Scientific and Professional Issues
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(3), 79.
Practitioner Perspectives
GEORGIANA VIDICAN-TEOHARI, LAURA BRANCU, LADISLAU-CRISTIAN ANDRIS (ROMANIA)
Orchestrating Sustainability: Integrated Approaches in Performing Arts Management for Economic, Social, and Environmental Resilience
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(3), 105.
Case Study
AMANDA TOBIN RIPLEY (UNITED STATES)
Forming a Museum Labor Union: The Case of PASTA MoMA
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(3), 113.
ISSUE 2
- PHILIPPE AURIER, GUERGANA GUINTCHEVA (FRANCE)
Order of Re-Consumption of Partially Similar Objects in Consumers’ Hedonic Experiences: The Case of Book-to-Film Adaptations
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(2), 4. - ROGER BENNETT, ROHINI VIJAYGOPAL (UNITED KINGDOM)
Using Visual Art to Reduce Public Stigmatization of People with Mental Disabilities
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(2), 19. - CHARLIE WALL-ANDREWS, REIMA SHAKEIR, BRIAN HANSSEN (CANADA, UNITED STATES)
Racialized Leadership and Organizational Financial Performance in the Arts
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(2), 31. - AGNIESZKA ORANKIEWICZ, MARCIN ADAMCZAK (POLAND)
The Emergence of New Film Distribution Models as a Result of Streaming Platforms’ Impact on the Contemporary Film Market
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(2), 51. - INNA LYUBAREVA, FABRICE ROCHELANDET (FRANCE)
Imitation of Business Models: The Case of Online News Industry in France
Practitioner Perspectives
- RYAN HUMPHREY (UNITED KINGDOM)
Chameleons in Practice: Managing a Community Arts-Based Program
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(2), 86.
Case Study
- PHILIPPE RAVANAS, JUSTIN SINKOVICH (UNITED STATES)
Legacy of a Sonic Maverick: Steve Albini and Electrical Audio
International Journal of Arts Management, 27(2), 97.
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The International Journal of Arts Management is overseen by an international editorial board of leading academics, practitioners and consultants.
