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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts
Arts Research MonitorIn this issue: Insights from four Canadian sources into the depth and breadth of the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the arts sector. View this resource
Arts attendance and COVID-19
Arts Research MonitorIn this issue: Insights into entertainment spending expectations as well as digital and in-person arts participation during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on two Canadian and two American surveys. View this resource
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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
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
