This artistic practice can act as a catalyst to trigger events or changes within a community or at a national or international level.
Many arts organizations in the United Kingdom do community-based work, which typically involves developing participation by non-professional members of local communities.
As the field diversifies and practices are adopted by various organizations from multiple disciplines, ethics and safety have become a concern to practitioners.
Community theatres range in size from small groups led by single individuals that perform in borrowed spaces to large permanent companies with well-equipped facilities of their own.
Many community theatres are successful, non-profit businesses with a large active membership and, often, a full-time professional staff.
There are several models for creating community-engaged dance, primarily concerned with participatory art practices and cooperative values.
[6] Community-engaged dance generally focuses on exploration, creation and relationship building rather than technical skills development.
These community-based art centers or nonprofit organizations are at the forefront of bringing emotional and physical wellness to the communities they reside in.
[9] One of the most important aspects of a program offered at an art institution or nonprofit organization is that it provides the participant with a stress free and fun experience.
One non-profit organization aimed at helping underprivileged communities and families is "Free Arts for Abused Children" out of Los Angeles.