Arts Administration Research Guide

* Americans for the Arts' mission is to serve, advance, and lead the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America
* Use By Topic for links to resources.

* The latest information about legislation affecting the arts

* An independent agency of the federal government established to support the arts
* Includes discipline resources, such as dance, music, musical theater, museums, and theater

Surveys on arts participation; includes statistical data by region and demographic information.
* Use the Artistic Field dropdown to narrow results
* Search on "demographic" or "attendance"
* Also search on SPPA for reports on participation in the arts
* Some of the reports are a bit dated, so pay attention to the date

* The Urban Institute is a think tank that carries out economic and social policy research.

* Discusses audience-building opportunities for arts and cultural organizations to engage two of America’s fastest growing populations: older adults and immigrant populations.

* A 65-page report that discusses the use of technology in the Arts, including websites, social media, and tools for organizational functions (select the "Complete Report PDF" link)
* Cultural organizations such as theater companies, orchestras, and art museums are using the internet, social media, and mobile apps to draw in and engage audiences, provide deeper context around art, and disseminate their work beyond the stage and the gallery.

* Browse reports + other free resources for insights about the arts, including arts education and building audiences for the arts

Free report from Price WaterhouseCoopers about trends