This online document created by the Ontario Arts Council provides a definition of Community Art. The document goes through the process of how to start a project, how it takes shape and how it is realized. The next section covers funding and development. The document also provides information concerning current projects taking place in Canada as well as Internationally. The last section is resources and references used in putting this document together.

The site has useful links and information including arts and culture links, information on how to purchase the Arts Resource Book and a section on Community Cultural Development.

The Arts Resource Network is a part of the Seattle's Arts Commission and is concerned with issues related to Community Arts. Resources available on this site include Case Studies, Grants, Publications, and Useful Websites.This site is well worth exploring as it has a significant amount of content including:

• Why Community Arts
  A general overview of the purpose of Community Arts
• The Arts as a Tool to Solve Problems
  This section discusses ways Community Art can be use to solve community problems. Included are several examples such as celebrating cultural diversity, addressing social issues, capturing local history and giving youth a voice.
• The 8 Elements involved in Developing a Community Arts Project
  
  1. Defining the Possibilities
  2. Making Connections
  3. Creating the Collaboration
  4. Identifying Outcomes & Evaluating Projects
  5. Budget & Fundraising
  6. Ensuring Positive Experience
  7. Fine Tuning as You Go
  8. Sharing Your Success