Arts Research Monitor
1-page summaries of arts research projects (not just our own)
COVID Impact Statistics
Arts Research MonitorThis regularly updated webpage offers “reliable and meaningful indicators to keep track of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts sector”. Mostly sourced from federal government agencies, the statistics relate to employment, hours worked, ec… View this resource
First to Close, Last to Open
Arts Research MonitorReceiving 485 Manitoba-based responses in May of 2020, this survey examines the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals (70% of respondents) and organizations (30%) working in the arts and culture. As is the case for all surveys whe… 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.
The Toronto Fallout Report
Arts Research MonitorThis broad-based report covers ten focus areas, one of which is arts, culture, and recreation. Based on the Toronto Nonprofit Survey, select interviews with key informants, Statistics Canada data, and other sources, this report applies “an equity len… View this resource
Impacts of COVID-19 on Quebec museums
Arts Research MonitorThe Quebec museums association (SMQ) surveyed its 262 members in October of 2020 regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The association received 120 responses, representing 46% of its members. However, no margin of error can be estimated for… View this resource
Expected changes in spending habits during the recovery period
Arts Research MonitorThe headline of this study states that “Canadians plan to reduce spending on discretionary items” after businesses and organizations start to reopen. The study’s overall conclusion is particularly true for planned spending on entertainment, as shown… View this resource
B.C. Patron Insights
Arts Research MonitorAiming “to better understand arts and culture patron sentiment in order to assist in our sector’s COVID-19 recovery efforts”, this report summarizes the views of British Columbians who are on the mailing lists of 11 participating arts organizations,… View this resource
Culture and Community in a Time of Crisis
Arts Research MonitorThis report is predominantly based on a mid-May survey of over 122,000 Americans who are on the mailing lists of 653 arts and culture organizations, including 336 museums and collecting organizations, 285 performing arts organizations, and 32 organiz… View this resource
