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.
Artists in Canada’s Provinces and Territories
Arts Research MonitorLike the report on artists in the country as a whole, this report from Hill Strategies Research examines the situation of artists, with a focus on the Canadian provinces and territories. Artists include nine arts occupations, such as actors, authors,… View this resource
A Statistical Profile of Artists in Canada
Arts Research MonitorThis report from Hill Strategies Research shows that there are 140,000 artists in Canada who spent more time at their art than at any other occupation in May 2006. This report defines “artists” to include nine arts occupations, encompassing actors, a… View this resource
Artists in a Year of Recession: Impact on Jobs in 2008
Arts Research MonitorUsing unpublished labour statistics, this report finds that artists have particularly “high unemployment rates and discouraging job prospects” in the U.S. during the current recession. Among the negative statistics: 63% more artists were unemployed i… View this resource
Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe
Arts Research MonitorThis site is an invaluable resource regarding cultural policies and programs in European countries, as well as a few other countries around the world (including Canada). With contributions from local researchers, the site contains detailed and catego… View this resource
Preliminary Research into International Support for Senior Artists
Arts Research MonitorThe Senior Artist Research Project hopes to find viable solutions to the social and economic difficulties faced by senior artists in Canada. Five key categories of services have been identified by the Senior Artist Research Project: housing, health,… View this resource


