Preliminary Survey Results Show Culture Days 2013's Success

Culture Days was a grand success according to those who participated in over 7,500 free activities in 825 cities and towns across Canada this past September 27-29, 2013. Independent national surveys were conducted by The Strategic Counsel for Culture Days, and preliminary results of Canadians who participated in Culture Days activities provided these insights:

• 98% said they were satisfied by their experience attending Culture Days activities and 97% said they intend to participate in Culture Days 2014;
• 91% agreed that the arts and cultural activities make their community a much more enjoyable place to live;
• 88% agreed that arts and culture help make their life meaningful;
• And 73% said that as a result of the Culture Days weekend: “I am a lot more proud of my community and what takes place in it!”

And, as a result of those who participated in Culture Days activities in 2010, 2011 and/or 2012:

• 52% attended more arts and cultural events;
• 33% became a fan of an artist or cultural organization;
• 32% visited more art galleries or craft studios;
• 22% took on more volunteer work with an arts or cultural organization;
• 11% donated more to arts or cultural organizations and bought more art work.

More comprehensive results will be published on culturedays.ca in the coming months.