Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-177) and index.

Introduction to community art and community-based art education -- The practice of community art: from setting the stage to making art -- The art practitioner: making the most of opportunities and challenges -- The participants: seeing the power of community art -- The theory behind the practice -- Murals, with case study by Juliet Biagi -- Photography, with case study by Jennifer Atkinson -- Graphics in posters and billboards, with case study by Juliet Biagi -- Video by Irina Zadov, with case study by Matt Bradley -- Dance by Kathleen Kingsley, with case study by Deborah Reshotko -- Appendix A: a brief history of murals -- Appendix B: a brief history of photography -- Appendix C: a brief history of posters and billboards -- Appendix D: a brief history of video -- Appendix E: a brief history of dance -- Appendix F: general resources.