A Statistical Profile of Artists in Canada in 2016

This report from Hill Strategies Research’s Statistical Insights on the Arts series provides an in-depth examination of the working lives of artists in Canada, including statistics on: the overall number of artists (over 180,000, more than auto workers or utilities workers), artists by occupation and industry, demographic information, and incomes.

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Demographic Patterns in Canadians’ Arts Participation in 2016

Part of the Statistical Insights on the Arts series from Hill Strategies Research, this report examines 11 indicators of arts participation among Canadians, including eight arts attendance activities, two summary indicators of arts attendance, as well as participation in making or performing art. The report also examines the influence of a wide range of demographic factors on arts participation rates, including education, family income, language, sex, age, and many others.

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Figuring the Plural: Needs and Supports of Canadian and US Ethnocultural Arts Organizations

358-page report of findings concerning “the characteristics, needs, and support systems” of “ethnocultural arts organizations” including 32 recommendations for better support.

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