Future Arts Centres co-directors Annabel Turpin and Gavin Barlow introduce the Future Arts Centres model of change, a framework built from over 200 significant change stories gathered across the network. Rather than measuring impact through attendance or economic contribution, the model shows how arts centres create the conditions (welcome, safety, relationships, consistency) through which people … Read more
What does it take to build a brand that survives a global pandemic, transforms an organisation’s financial position, and becomes a sector exemplar? David Carroll of DC&CO tells the full story of a seven-year creative partnership with The Story Museum in Oxford, from the building site walks that unlocked the identity to the results that … Read more
Let’s Get Real: Value (LGR Value) focused on the ways that using digital can add value for cultural audiences, communities and organisations, supporting positive internal change and deepening engagement. This full report includes recommendations for those who want to grow their digital maturity and improve the value and impact of their digital activities.
This interim report explores the preliminary findings from thrive’s IMPACT survey, touching on the effects of the cost-of-living crisis, audiences motivations, advance bookings and more A report from thrive, the Northern Ireland charity which support arts, and heritage organisations to strengthen their relationship with audiences.
Independent research published in June 2023 confirmed the huge contribution that Edinburgh’s Festivals make to the economic vitality of Edinburgh and Scotland. The latest study – conducted across the festivals in 2022 and surveying 22,000 people – shows that the Edinburgh Festivals continue to be Scotland’s world-leading cultural brands.
A straightforward tool to help arts and cultural organisations think about how we monitor and evaluate impact and improve our impact management. Developed by Arts & Culture Finance by nesta.
Learn about how best to integrate monitoring and evaluation into your organisation in this webinar from Arts & Culture Finance by nesta.
A theory of change (also known as a logic model) is the backbone for the strategy of any organisation. A comprehensive guide and template by Arts & Culture Finance by nesta.
A review of the barriers museums face in their digital work – from content production to building new websites, from setting up interactives to fundraising online. An Art Fund report with the Museums Association, One Further and Cultural Associates, Oxford.
A DCMS commissioned report that outlines ways to strengthen cultural sector data to help ascertain its value and contribution to UK economy and society, enabling effective policy development. By MyCake, in association with the Audience Agency.