Do socio-demographic factors predict children’s engagement in arts and culture? Comparisons of in-school and out-of-school participation in the Taking Part Survey

This research article by Hei Wan Mak and Daisy Fancourt examines whether socio-economic factors affect children and youth participation in arts and culture activities (e.g., performing arts, crafts, design, and cultural and heritage engagement) either in school or out of school. Using survey data from 1,986 children aged 11-15, the study found that socially advantaged children were more likely to engage in the arts outside of school, but in-school engagement was roughly the same. These results suggest that providing arts and culture activities in schools is critical to ensuring equitable access.

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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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