Better Life Index
Arts Research MonitorArguing that key economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product have “failed to capture many of the factors that influence people's lives”, this comparative international report attempts to provide “a better understanding of… View this resource
Vital Signs: Cultural Indicators for Australia
Arts Research MonitorThis Australian report aims “to deliver a tool to enable governments, the [cultural] sector and the community to monitor the achievements of the sector, the role arts and culture play in economic and social agendas, and the vitality and cultura… View this resource
National Arts Index 2012
Arts Research MonitorThe National Arts Index attempts to measure “the health and vitality of the arts in the U.S.” The report, released in 2012 and based largely on 2010 data, incorporates 83 equally-weighted national indicators across four key dimensions: fi… View this resource
Getting Real 5: An Economic Profile of the Canadian Documentary Production Industry
Arts Research MonitorThis report provides “an in-depth look at the state of Canadian documentary production up to the end of 2010/11 in both the English- and French- language markets”. Many challenges related to documentary production are highlighted in… View this resource
Analysis of 50 Canadian Orchestras’ Finances and Attendance between 2004-05 and 2011-12
Arts Research MonitorBased on data from 50 members of Orchestras Canada, this report highlights changes in the situation of orchestras between 2004-05 and 2011-12, including revenues, expenses, surplus, performances, and attendance. All figures in the report are adjusted… View this resource


