Arts research information
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Cultural venues in New Brunswick: Groundbreaking research now complete
Other resourcesWith the goal of contributing to an understanding of the contributions of cultural venues to the cultural community and all New Brunswickers, as well as venues’ financial situations and community engagement, a major research project has now come to a… View this resource
Arts insights in a new format
Presentations, Statistical Insights on the ArtsI am excited and a bit nervous to announce a new structure to Hill Strategies’ work. Statistical insights on the arts will now be distributed as a “newsletter” at statsinsights.hillstrategies.com. Through a subscription model, I will continue to offe… View this resource
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Western provincial estimates from Provincial and Territorial Culture Satellite Account, 2010
Arts Research MonitorBritish ColumbiaThe direct contribution of culture industries to GDP was $6.1 billion in British Columbia in 2010, or 3.2% of provincial GDP. The value added of culture industries in B.C., as a proportion of total provincial GDP, is slightly below th… View this resource
National estimates from Provincial and Territorial Culture Satellite Account, 2010
Arts Research MonitorThe Culture Satellite Account (CSA) examines the direct economic and employment impact of the arts, culture, and heritage in Canada, the provinces, and the territories. The CSA’s methodology captures direct impacts only, thereby excluding poten… View this resource
The neurochemistry of music
Arts Research MonitorReviewing 400 research reports related to the neurochemistry of music, this article indicates that there is “promising, yet preliminary” evidence that music has positive effects on “(i) reward, motivation, and pleasure; (ii) stress… View this resource
Exploring the Longitudinal Relationship Between Arts Engagement and Health
Arts Research MonitorFifteen reports on “how engagement in the arts – as an audience member and/or practitioner – affects our physical and psychological health over time” are examined in this detailed review article, which concludes that “en… View this resource
Arts, Culture, Health, Well-being, and Social Connectedness
Arts Research MonitorThis presentation muses as to whether the arts could be a part of a “prescription for health”, in addition to a healthy diet, physical activity, proper health care, and good sleeping habits. The presentation provides a brief review of stu… View this resource
