Probes the relationships between 15 arts, culture, and heritage activities, and aspects of health and well-being. The research shows important linkages between the arts and health, linkages that are particularly important within the current pandemic and eventual post-pandemic recovery: a strong connection between cultural participation and overall health, and solid evidence of a connection between cultural participation and mental health.
Read MoreArt & Well-Being: Toward a Culture of Health→
/A publication from the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, exploring the importance of art in building a culture of health.
Read MoreValue Study of GLAMs In Canada
/Report on the quantitative and qualitative value of Canadian galleries, libraries, archives and museums. Canadian GLAMs receive an estimated 150 million visits a year, contributing nearly $8.6 billion of economic value, and promote heritage while providing access to resources for education, research, learning and artistic creation.
Read MoreArtists in Canadian Municipalities in 2016→
/An analysis of artist demographics in Canadian municipalities. In Canada, there are 158,100 artists, representing 0.87% of the overall labour force,
Read MoreDigital Culture 2019→
/Findings from Arts Council England and Nesta on the impact and use of technology in the arts and culture sector. The study provides detailed insight on digital for arts and cultural organisations to affect change within their own work, along with an in-depth analysis of the major trends to guide policymakers and sector support organisations.
Read MoreCulture in the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda→
/Outlines the inclusion of culture in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 10 years left to implement the 2030 Agenda, monitoring, measuring, and implementing culture as part of the SDGs is identified as an urgent priority. The report provides recommendations for placing culture at the heart of sustainable development.
Read MoreDemographic Diversity of Artists in Canada in 2016→
/This report, based on data from the 2016 census, focuses on four demographic groups of artists: women, Indigenous people, members of racialized groups, and members of official language minority groups. Demographic and income data is included.
Read MoreCultural Activities Linked to Lower Mortality→
/Research from the British Medical Journal shows substantial reductions in mortality for participants who engaged in cultural activities at the initial assessment point when adjusted for all identified demographic, socioeconomic, health related, behavioural, and social factors. Visiting museums, theatres, concerts and art galleries once or twice a year can reduce the risk of death by 14%, with more regular attendance lowering the risk by as much as 31%.
Read MoreSocial Impacts of Culture and the Arts WA→
/This Social Impact study from Australia identifies and quantifies social benefits in the broader community that are generated through participation or attendance at artistic and cultural activities. An extensive literature review was undertaken to identify positive social impacts clearly linked to artistic and cultural activities. The review covered a diverse spectrum of studies and identified three main social instrumental impacts that have the potential to be quantified: health, education, and social capital.
Read MoreCulture & Working Conditions for Artists→
/This UNESCO study uncovers persisting and emerging challenges artists and cultural professionals face and examines how countries around the world are addressing these issues through policymaking. While the role of music, books and films in our lives may be vivid and evident, the labour that goes into making these products often remain under-recognized and undercompensated.
Read MoreArtists in Canada’s Provinces and Territories in 2016 (With Summary Information about Cultural Workers) →
/Provides an in-depth examination of the number and incomes of artists in each province and territory of Canada, based on the 2016 census. The report also provides a brief summary of the situation of cultural workers in each province and territory. There are 726,600 cultural workers in Canada, including heritage occupations (such as librarians, museum workers, and archivists), cultural occupations (such as designers, editors, and architects), and the nine arts occupations. Cultural workers account for 4% of the overall labour force. British Columbia has the highest concentration of artists (1.18%) and the second-highest concentration of cultural workers (4.7%) in the country.
Read MoreWhat is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review→
/Over the past two decades, there has been a major increase in research into the effects of the arts on health and well-being, alongside developments in practice and policy activities. This report synthesizes the global evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being, with a specific focus on the WHO European Region. Results from over 3000 studies identified a major role for the arts in the prevention of ill health, promotion of health, and management and treatment of illness across the lifespan.
Read MoreVitality and Impact of Arts Presenting→
/Results of a survey of performing arts presenters and festivals, showing the broad range of performing arts practices in Canada and their social and economic impact. Includes a communications toolkit with infographics and copy.
Read MoreArts + Social Impact Explorer→
/This tool from Americans for the Arts compiles evidence on the social impacts of the arts, exploring 10 main areas of impact which are divided into 26 sub-topics. Each point on the wheel links to additional research and resources.
Read MoreArtist Career Research Methods→
/A comparative analysis of research methods for understanding artists’ career paths, work conditions, and incomes, published by the Canada Council for the Arts. Identifies best practices and lessons learned in methodologies and approaches.
Read MoreTeaching Artist Companion to Aesthetic Perspectives→
/Shares how teaching artists, and the programs and institutions that support them, embody and activate the values in the Aesthetic Perspectives framework published by Americans for the Arts. Outlines what is distinctive about Arts for Change as an approach to teaching and learning.
Read MoreHow do Artistic Creative Activities Regulate our Emotions?→
/A survey of almost 50,000 people across the UK found that taking part in creative activities helps people manage stress, face up to challenges and explore solutions to problems in their lives. Researchers identified three key ways that creativity is used: as a ‘distraction tool’ to avoid stress; as a ‘contemplation tool’, creating the mental space to reassess problems and make plans; and for ‘self development’, building self-esteem and confidence.
Read MoreArt For Social Change Project Final Report→
/The results of a six-year national collaborative study on the current state and future needs of community-engaged arts for social change (ASC) in Canada. The project identified future needs for the ASC sector in three key areas: education, connection, and information.
Read MoreShifting Paradigms: Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage→
/The standing committee on Canadian Heritage studied remuneration models for artists and creative industries, and in this report makes 22 recommendations for the consideration of the House of Commons or the Government, related to artist remuneration and resale right, copyright, and digital markets and streaming services.
Read MoreLiberating Academic Mindsets Through Culturally Responsive Arts Integration→
/Shares the results of a multi-year Department of Education Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination (AEMDD) project, in which a partnership was developed between Arts Corps and the Highline School District south of Seattle, Washington. The project examined the impact that partnerships between classroom teachers and teaching artists have on 5th and 6th grade students’ academic mindsets and behaviors, school climate, and their transition to middle school. Findings show that the students in the four treatment schools exhibited higher levels of learner behaviors, strengthened their academic mindsets and increased their ELA and math test scores when compared to students at the four control schools.
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