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.
What Makes an Arts Capital?: Quantifying a City’s Cultural Environment
Arts Research MonitorMany communities claim to be an “arts capital”. What does this term really mean? Using data for 20 US metropolitan areas, this article proposes measures for the quantity, health and quality of a city’s not-for-profit arts and culture sector. Not surp… View this resource
Austin’s Economic Future: The Intersection of Innovation, Creativity and Quality of Life
Arts Research MonitorAny report that recommends to keep a community “weird” is at least worth a glance. This report on economic development in Austin, Texas – the self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World” –embraces culture as an economic engine. Indee… View this resource
The Creative Engine: How Arts & Culture is Fueling Economic Growth in New York City Neighbourhoods
Arts Research MonitorBased on two years of research, this report highlights issues and an agenda for local cultural development that Canadians could also consider, including a “neighbourhood by neighbourhood assessment of cultural development that looks at the potential… View this resource
Heritage Institutions, 1999/2000
Arts Research MonitorAccording to this article in Statistics Canada’s Daily, 1999/2000 was “one of the best years ever” for Canada’s heritage institutions. Museums, historic sites, archives, and other heritage organizations significantly expanded their memberships, atten… View this resource
Cultural Management Institute
Arts Research MonitorThis Canadian site is similar in nature but more extensive and detailed than the NEA site. The Cultural Management Institute, as the name implies, is intended as a life-long learning and career development site for professional cultural managers. Top… View this resource
