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​​​​​​​The arts generate a range of benefits for people and society, from bringing individuals pleasure and expanding their horizons to helping communities build stronger social bonds. Research suggests that community orientation and high-quality programming are fundamental to healthy arts organizations. 

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  • Research into Action A Philadelphia initiative uses data to help it reach a goal of doubling residents’ participation in the arts.
    September 1, 2009 report
  • Engaging Audiences Can arts organizations build audiences in tough times? A 2009 Wallace Foundation conference showed how some groups are persevering. ...
    August 1, 2009 report
  • State Arts Policy This RAND study explores how state arts agencies, as key public arts funders, are responding to demographic, political and economic shift...
    November 1, 2008 report
  • Arts for All A Wallace conference report examines how arts organizations use marketing, research and new technologies to expand their audiences. ...
    August 1, 2008 report
  • The Arts and State Governments State arts agencies seeking more state government support for the arts can consider strengthening relationships with elected officials an...
    August 1, 2006 report
  • Motivations Matter A path-breaking national survey examines the motivations of audiences at different kinds of arts events and the implications for audience...
    November 1, 2005 report
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