One of the most controversial budgets of recent years has sent many of our existing fears about the climbing cost of living into overdrive and, with Covid cases soaring once again, the term 'crisis' has hung in the air above many a planning meeting approaching year end. But just how much are audiences expecting to tighten their ticket-buying belts over the coming months? And how do they feel about what the public and government themselves should be doing to ensure the financial survival of the arts and culture sector?
“Any one can get angry—that is easy—or give or spend money; but to do this to the right person, to the right extent, at the right time, with the right motive, and in the right way, that is not for everyone, nor is it easy.”
― Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics
Attitudes Towards Funding and Philanthropy for The Arts
We asked respondents specific questions about their attitudes to financial support for the arts, either personally or politically:
Evidence | Ticket Sales Tracker
Delving into Audience Finder ticketing data to monitor the sector's financial recovery.
Event | Sales trends from the Audience Finder dataset
Our monthly TEA Break sessions are the best way to catch up on our recent findings and emerging knowledge.
Culture in Crisis Report Released
Centre for Cultural Value report shows crisis-hit UK cultural sector at a crossroads, as new research reveals profound impact of Covid-19 on workforce, audiences and organisations.
Financial Glossary from Creative Advantage Fund
This newly produced financial glossary is designed to help cultural organisations navigate the complex words of cultural finance models and demystify financial terms.
Now, New and Next from Arts, Fundraising & Philanthropy
As the next phase of pandemic recovery begins, there are many agendas for the leaders of arts organisations to explore. But the environmental agenda is firmly at the forefront of much of our thinking and concerns.