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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.
Cultural HR Study 2010: Labour Market Information Report for Canada’s Cultural Sector
Arts Research MonitorBased on a compilation and analysis of existing statistics, this report provides detailed information about the cultural sector labour market, including seven cultural domains: “live performing arts; film, radio, TV, and broadcasting; music; heritage… View this resource
Cultural HR Study 2010: HR Trends and Issues Report
Arts Research MonitorBased on a literature review, 39 key informant interviews, 15 focus group sessions and an online survey (completed by 2,698 cultural workers and employers), this report identifies key trends and issues regarding human resources in Canada’s cultural s… View this resource
Social Entrepreneurship: Social Impact Metrics
Arts Research MonitorThis report explores possibilities for measuring the social impacts of organizations’ activities, despite challenges such as “the lack of a common measure of how much good has been done” and the lack of an “agreed unit of social impact” that might be… View this resource
Does Money Matter: Determining the Happiness of Canadians
Arts Research MonitorThis report indicates that “Canada has consistently ranked as one of the happiest nations in the world”. Using measurements from a Gallup World Poll, the Happy Planet Index found that only Costa Rica (8.5), Denmark (8.1), Norway (8.1) and Ireland (8…. View this resource
Teens, Video Games, and Civics
Arts Research MonitorThis survey of 1,102 American youth between 12 and 17 years of age found that 97% of teens play computer, web, portable or console games. In 2008, two of the top five video games were arts-related: Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. Gaming is, i… View this resource


