Performance evaluation of dance programmes subsidized by China national arts fund (2014-2019)

State funding in support of art development is a crucial area of research in arts management. After the 1980s, China began to reform its cultural system. Drawing on the historical experience of Western countries in subsidizing art, the Chinese government made constant adjustments to its system. In 2013, the China National Arts Fund (CNAF) was established, indicating the Chinese government's efforts to enhance the modernization level of arts management and explore funding methods with Chinese characteristics. Based on quantitative data and case studies and through the analysis of the quantity, types, institutional ownership, and regional trends of dance programmes funded by CNAF (2014-2019), this paper concludes that the current funding trend is presented with three characteristics: differentiation classification, imbalance, localization of content and theme. The study found that CNAF is facing three challenges and dilemmas: (1) the effectiveness and diversity of its guiding function; (2) the level of its fine-grained and flat management; (3) the performance evaluation mechanism of funded programmes. Based on the findings and discussion of the research, this paper proposes policy suggestions and future research directions.

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This paper examines the challenges and dilemmas faced by the China National Arts Fund in funding dance programs, proposes policy suggestions, and outlines future research directions.