A report highlighting the findings of a major research study that elicited responses from 4,294 adults during the summer of 2002, supported by a series of depth interviews with those working in the festivals sector, and quantitative audience data gathered from 31 festivals. With analysis of the economic and social impacts of folk festivals, the … Read more
Liverpool hosted the European Capital of Culture in 2008. This report seeks to explore the impact of being a Liverpool 08 volunteer, in particular the ways in which being involved affected their cultural interests and levels of participation in cultural activity. It explores whether volunteers’ personal aspirations have been met, and what changes they have … Read more
In this Heritage Lottery Fund annual research review, key information from a range of external relevant research reports is presented. Structured around the values and benefits of heritage, you’ll find topics such as public attitude towards heritage, quality of experience, and social and economic impact.
The Greater Manchester Strategic Arts Fund was established in 2004 and aimed to broaden access to – and raise the quality of – the arts experience across ten local authorities. This article provides an overview of the eight different cross-authority projects, along with the key outcomes and impacts found during the project evaluation.
Make a strong case for your organisation with key facts about the economic impact of museums and galleries in this handy guide.
Following a commitment by the Secretary of State for Culture in 2001, all national museums and galleries who had been charging for admission returned to a free entry system. MORI had worked for many years with a number of national institutions, conducting surveys among visitors, potential visitors, friends, and other stakeholder audiences. This research report … Read more
Considers how cultural sector business models will develop in response to the changing roles of the expert, the market and the public in the current cultural landscape. This article provides two viewpoints on the role that arts marketing professionals have in comprehending and delivering public value. John Holden explores the need to understand value from … Read more
Learn how the Barbican’s marketing director, working together with the artistic director and financial director, created a Value Framework model for the venue. Designed to assess artistic projects across a variety of measures, some financial, some relating to audience development, some relating to environmental issues, this model enabled the Barbican to attach a real value … Read more
This booklet takes look at the work of Liverpool Arts Regeneration Consortium (LARC) in North Liverpool and how the various organisations involved are impacting on the life of the residents through engagement in the arts. It reveals how, within the framework of Liverpool’s 2010 Year of Health and Wellbeing; the arts can make a distinct … Read more
This overview explains what and economic impact study is, what it measures, and the benefits and drawbacks of the model in evidencing the value of the arts and cultural sectors – useful for fundraisers, development professionals and in advocacy. It explains terminology and what to watch out for if commissioning a study.