Evaluation of Hull’s UK City of Culture year (2017), demonstrating positive social and economic outcomes. Reports that the over 2,800 events, cultural activities, installations and exhibitions attracted an audience of 5.3 million, with over 95% of Hull residents attending at least one cultural activity during the year.
Read MoreBuilding Millennial Audiences: Barriers and Opportunities→
/Part of the The Wallace Foundation's Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative. Synthesizes information on Millennials (18-34 years old) and ways to increase Millennial arts attendance, from research conducted by various arts organizations.
Read MoreThe Audience Manifesto →
/An audience manifesto developed by the Royal Exchange Theatre and 2,150 audience members as part of the You, The Audience initiative, focusing on creating a genuine, creative and open dialogue with audience members.
Read MoreCulture Track 2017 Reports→
/New behaviours are driving digital engagement, loyalty, and giving. Measuring, proving, and articulating social impact has never been more important in the eyes of cultural consumers. Released in: a top-line deck, a top-line report, a supporting data document containing over two hundred graphs, and the raw data tables.
Read MoreWarwick Commission 2015 Report on the Future of Cultural Value→
/The result of a 1 yr investigation by cultural leaders, supported by academics from the University of Warwick. The report argues that the Cultural and Creative Industries are an ecosystem and calls for joined-up policy making and a national plan for the sector that maximizes cultural, economic and social return.
Read MoreEveryday Creativity - 64 Million Artists→
/Commissioned by Arts Council England and written by 64 Million Artists, this report looks at the role of Everyday Creativity in the cultural ecology. The work was delivered following the publication of the Warwick Commission Report into Cultural Value.
Read MoreTowards cultural democracy: Promoting cultural capabilities for everyone→
/The final report of King’s fourth Cultural Enquiry on the basis of a 15-month research project. Calls for a radical shift in arts support and funding to make creativity more widely accessible.
Read MoreCreating Connection: Research Findings and Proposed Message Framework to Build Public Will for Arts and Culture→
/National research project by Arts Midwest and Metropolitan Group to understand public values, behaviours, and attitudes as they relate to arts and culture.
Read MoreArts and Heritage Access and Availability Survey 2016-2017→
/Based on a survey of more than 2,000 Canadians, this report highlights information about arts and heritage attendance, personal arts participation, as well as perceptions of cultural activities and government arts support. The report concludes that there is “robust public engagement with arts and culture in Canada”.
Read MoreTruth & Reconciliation Final Report: Calls to Action→
/94 calls to action made by the TRC "in order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation".
Read MoreTruth & Reconciliation Final Report: Executive Summary→
/Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Value and Impacts of Cultural Experiences→
/International literature review, organized through the dual portals of 'individual impacts' and 'orgnizations' creative capacity'.
Read MoreProject: Understanding Audiences for the Contemporary Arts (UACA), UK→
/UK study in audience development strategies for contemporary artistic work.
Read MorePatterns of Attendance and Cultural Participation by Young People in the Canadian Theatre for Young Audiences and Children’s Festivals Sector→
/examines “the patterns of attendance and cultural participation by young people in the theatre for young audiences (TYA) and the children’s festival sector in Canada”.
Read MoreFiguring the Plural: Needs and Supports of Canadian and US Ethnocultural Arts Organizations→
/358-page report of findings concerning “the characteristics, needs, and support systems” of “ethnocultural arts organizations” including 32 recommendations for better support.
Read MoreThe Art of Inclusion – Seven Steps→
/McMichael Canadian Art Collection's Guide to Developing and Delivering Accessible and Inclusive Programs within Arts and Cultural Organizations.
Read MoreFactors in Canadians’ Cultural Activities (Performing arts findings)→
/Examines demographic and other factors involved in performing arts attendance.
Read MoreFactors in Canadians’ Arts Attendance in 2010→
/Analysis of attendance at galleries, theatres, music performances, and cultural festivals.
Read MoreCulture for Competitiveness: How Vibrant Culture Attracts Top Talent→
/This report examines perceptions of the arts and community attractiveness based on surveys in Ontario. 2016.
Read MoreKey Findings of Background Research into the State of British Columbia Arts and Culture, 2016→
/Outlines findings of 4 research projects examining: existing data; revenue sources; the B.C. culture survey; and successful practices as found in the BC arts and culture sector.
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