Arts Research Monitor
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FAQs about new subscription service
Arts Research Monitor, BlogBelow are answers to some key questions about our new subscription service (via Substack). Statistical insights on the arts will now be distributed as a “newsletter” at statsinsights.hillstrategies.com. Through a subscription model, I will continue t… View this resource
Since 2002, the Arts Research Monitor has provided synopses of qualitative and quantitative research findings in the arts and culture. Because of funding changes, we are distributing our new work at statsinsights.ca.
State of the Nation’s Art Museums
Arts Research MonitorGiven a weak American economy and reduced tourism, 2002 was not a great year for art museums in the US. In fact, a survey of 128 American art museums by the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) shows that over half the art museums (59%) reporte… View this resource
Soundings: Towards a Better Future for Canada’s Orchestral Community
Arts Research MonitorThe Phase 1 Report of Orchestras Canada’s “Soundings” project summarizes qualitative interviews conducted mainly with musicians, staff, board members and Music or Artistic Directors from 11 orchestras regarding the state of and future prospects for C… View this resource
National Compensation Survey for Management and Administration in Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations
Arts Research MonitorBased on a national survey to which 231 arts organizations responded, this report provides an abundance of data about salary levels for over 20 different management and administrative positions in Canadian non-profit arts organizations. (Profiles of… View this resource
Creative Management in the Arts and Heritage: A Proposed Action Plan for Creating Winning Conditions
Arts Research MonitorThis report outlines a range of human resource management problems and issues in Canada’s cultural sector and provides a proposed action plan to address these issues. The 18 recommendations in the action plan aim to sustain and renew cultural managem… View this resource
Non-Profit Sector’s $100 Billion Opportunity
Arts Research MonitorAlthough its analysis is very broad, this report has apparently created a significant amount of discussion in the US over the ability of charities and other non-profits to properly manage their resources. The authors argue that the non-profit sector… View this resource


