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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts
Arts Research MonitorSituation of artists and arts organizations In this issue: Insights into the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the arts and culture, based on four Canadian and American surveys. View this resource
I Lost My Gig Canada
Other resourcesCancellations and postponements due to COVID-19 are having unprecedented impacts on the arts, cultural heritage, tourism, and creative industries in Canada – affecting the livelihoods and careers of vulnerable workers as well as closing large to smal… View this resource
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Cultural Policies: The CERB and Independent Artists
PresentationsThis panel was focused on a discussion on the issues raised by the CERB and the government response to the pandemic for professional artists. As noted by the panel organizer, there is no doubt that the effect of the pandemic on artists has been immen… View this resource
Artists in Canadian Municipalities in 2016
Statistical Insights on the ArtsBased on custom data from Statistics Canada’s 2016 long-form census, this report provides an analysis of artists in Canadian municipalities, with a primary focus on groups of municipalities by population. Summary information about select municipaliti… View this resource
Diversity and Drivers of Arts Attendance
Arts Research MonitorThis report presents findings from a deeper dive into the Culture Track Canada dataset, an online survey of 6,444 Canadian arts and culture participants, related to attendance and drivers of attendance “according to ethnicity, language and immigratio… View this resource
Demographic Patterns in Canadians’ Performing Arts Participation
Arts Research MonitorPredominantly based on Statistics Canada’s General Social Survey, this presentation provides key demographic findings related to performing arts and festival attendance. The General Social Survey was designed to represent all Canadians, not just cult… View this resource
Focus Groups on Canadians’ Participation in the Arts
Arts Research MonitorBased on the findings of qualitative focus groups with 108 Canadian adults, this report provides insights into motivations, barriers, benefits, and community attachment related to arts participation. Acting as a supplement to the 2017 Arts and Herita… View this resource
