Research

Theatre more popular than sports for a night out, survey finds

18 Nov 2016

Trips to restaurants, ‘big ticket’ concerts and going to a comedy show also feature in the UK’s ten most popular evenings.

Research

Arts teachers confirm dire impact of EBacc in the classroom

16 Nov 2016

News

New research paints a grim picture of growing job insecurity as schools prioritise the EBacc agenda over creative and vocational subjects, and steer students away from the arts.

Education

Research

EBacc

International activity financially ‘worth it’ for arts organisations

14 Nov 2016

News

Over half of Arts Council England’s NPOs are reaping rewards working internationally, but larger organisations and those based in London tend to benefit most financially.

Valuable visitor data

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03 Nov 2016

Case study

As many organisers of outdoor arts events have a love–hate relationship with collecting data from visitors, Vishalakshi Roy offers some advice on how to make it a more positive experience.

Economic Impact Assessments too varied for useful comparisons, says report

28 Oct 2016

News

Recognition that increased spending in one location can lead to reduced spending somewhere nearby should be considered an essential part of an economic assessment, according to a DCMS report.

Research

Income

What video content do audiences want?

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27 Oct 2016

Feature

From trailers and vox pops to backstage sneak peeks, the arts sector produces reams of video footage, but what impact does this content have on audience behaviour? Andrea Perseu shares his recent research.

Perception the biggest barrier to audience diversity, survey finds

21 Oct 2016

News

Fears that existing arts audiences resist ‘more diverse artistic product’ appear to be unfounded, ArtsProfessional’s latest Pulse survey suggests.

Audience development

Research

Diversity

Pulse report – part 3: Diversity in audiences – what needs to change?

20 Oct 2016

Should more be done to increase the diversity of those engaging with the arts in the UK? And if so, what? In her final report, Frances Richens looks at the findings from ArtsProfessional’s latest Pulse survey with a focus on audiences.

Audience development

Research

Diversity

Learning from the creative industries

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20 Oct 2016

Feature

The arts sector struggles to articulate its impact, while the UK’s video games sector has done it very effectively. Stephen Hignell summarises what arts organisations can learn from their success.

Research

Data

Impact in the classroom

20 Oct 2016

Feature

As education policy-makers and schools adopt an increasingly evidence-based approach, how can the cultural sector make a more coherent and compelling case for the arts in schools? Holly Donagh has some suggestions.

Education

Research

Review of governance to identify Board development needs

18 Oct 2016

Arts organisations not threatened by live screenings, report claims

14 Oct 2016

News

The majority of theatres do not think screenings have affected their touring, and audiences still attend live events.

Audience development

Research

Theatre

Experiences of excellence

13 Oct 2016

Feature

What does excellence mean to the communities experiencing the arts through the Creative People and Places programme? Mark Robinson and Jamie Buttrick report on their research.

Participatory arts

Research

Measuring aesthetic value

13 Oct 2016

Feature

How do the public make value judgements about works of art? To find out, Saul Albert did some eavesdropping at Tate Modern.

Research

Visual arts

Data

Sourcing the solid evidence

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13 Oct 2016

Case study

Looking to measure the impact of their work in hospitals, Air Arts found that pre-existing evaluation methods didn’t work. Laura Waters describes their bespoke approach.

Cultural commissioning

Research

Health and wellbeing

Arts workers in favour of artistic diversity quotas, survey finds

07 Oct 2016

News

The sector has voiced concerns about barriers facing diverse artists and the ‘ghettoisation’ of diverse art.

Research

Diversity

Supporting artists

Cultural engagement in Scotland at all-time high

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07 Oct 2016

News

Nine out of ten adults engaged with a cultural activity in 2015, but the Scottish Household Survey reveals engagement is lower in disadvantaged areas.

Engagement

Research

Scotland

Pulse report – part 2: Diversity in artistic work – what needs to change?

06 Oct 2016

Should more be done to increase the diversity of the UK’s art and artists? And if so, what? In this second of three reports, Frances Richens looks at the findings from ArtsProfessional's latest Pulse survey, with a focus on diversity in artistic work.

Research

Diversity

Hanging out with audiences

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26 Sep 2016

Feature

Disappointed with the aggressive nature of today’s arts marketing, Ben Walmsley explores the potential benefits of a more direct form of interaction with audiences.

Audience development

Marketing

Research