Arts Research Monitor
1-page summaries of arts research projects (not just our own)
Vitality and Impact of Arts Presenting
Arts Research MonitorBased on a 2018 survey of Canadian arts presenters, this report details the scope, vitality, and practices of the presenting sector, as well as presenters’ perceived impacts in their communities. The survey received 250 responses from presenters in 1… View this resource
The Social Wellbeing of New York City’s Neighborhoods: The Contribution of Culture and the Arts
Arts Research MonitorThis three-year study examined the presence of cultural assets in New York City neighbourhoods and their impact on dimensions of social wellbeing, using data collected from City agencies, borough arts councils, other arts organizations, and qualitati… View this resource
Synopses of qualitative and quantitative research findings in the arts and culture. Funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council, the Arts Research Monitor should be useful to artists, arts managers, funders, policy makers, researchers and others with an interest in learning more about the arts and culture.
Arts + Social Impact Explorer
Arts Research MonitorAmericans for the Arts has created an online research tool that compiles and categorizes a large body of evidence on the social impacts of the arts. The “Arts and Social Impact Explorer” is structured as a pinwheel with 10 main topics, which are divi… View this resource
Relationships between different types and modes of arts-related experiences, motivation, and civic engagement
Arts Research MonitorBased on U.S. Census data, this study examines the connection between attending different types of arts experiences and pro-social activities, such as making charitable donations, volunteering, attending community meetings, and voting. The research t… View this resource
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Participation in Canada’s Provinces and Largest Census Metropolitan Areas in 2016
Arts Research MonitorBased on an analysis of 28 questions from Statistics Canada’s 2016 General Social Survey (GSS), this report examines the percentage of residents (15 or older) of Canadian provinces and nine large Census Metropolitan Areas who attended or participated… View this resource
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: A Demographic Profile of Calgary’s Arts Sector
Arts Research MonitorIn 2017, Calgary Arts Development conducted an equity, diversity, and inclusion survey of arts organizations in order to ascertain the demographics of artists, workers, and volunteers in Calgary’s arts sector and the presence of activities “for and w… View this resource
Digging for Data Gold: Ottawa Cultural Statistics
Arts Research MonitorThis presentation, conducted at the Ottawa Cultural Summit, delves into local statistics related to cultural activities, the diversity of cultural participation, cultural charities, volunteers, and donors. Regarding cultural activities, the research… View this resource
