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.SMU DataArts' 2024 data ranks Boston the 3rd most arts-vibrant large community in the nation! (Up 1 spot from last year – its highest position ever.) #PowerOfCulture #mapoli massculturalcouncil.org/blog/celebrati…

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SMU DataArts is pleased to announce the Nat'l Endow f/t Arts has approved a $50K grant to study equitable grantmaking using AI. In partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, our study aims to promote fair funding for the arts. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/3Wj3HDP #machinelearning #artsresearch #ai

We’re honored to receive support from Nat'l Endow f/t Arts to advance research on equitable grantmaking! Together with Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, we're working to promote fairness and transparency in arts funding using machine learning. 🔗bit.ly/3Wj3HDP #machinelearning #artsresearch #ai

Thrilled to see our 2024 Arts Vibrancy Index featured in hyperallergic! Executive Director, Jen Benoit-Bryan shares insights on the methodology as well as a glimpse into the response we've seen from the sector at large. bit.ly/40qo0Ax #ArtsResearch #AVI2024

🎉 Exciting news! Bao-Long Chu, program director for arts and parks at Houston Endowment, has been named the fourth Nasher Haemisegger Fellow for SMU DataArts, starting February 3, 2025. Read the full press release 🔗 bit.ly/4glBaF2 #SMU #SMUDataArts #ArtsResearch

As theatres navigate financial shifts and attendance challenges, new opportunities emerge to deepen impact. Jen Benoit-Bryan highlights the power of audience diversification and community-driven engagement in revitalizing attendance. American Theatre 🔗 bit.ly/3CqX0Jt

Our latest analysis with Chorus America reveals key financial trends from 2019 to 2023, showing how choruses have strengthened their savings, adjusted to inflation, and maintained financial stability despite shifting revenue sources. #ArtsResearch bit.ly/4hYiWuo 🔗

At SMU DataArts, we are committed to advancing the arts sector through data-driven insights. Our 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of growth, innovation, and collaboration—exploring financial trends, arts vibrancy, and the role of AI in grantmaking. 🔗 bit.ly/41irgi5

Thank you for making SMU Giving Day a success 🌟 Whether you donated, spread the word, or quietly cheered us on, thank you for being a vital part of the SMU DataArts community of researchers, arts leaders, and arts supporters. See the results below 🔗 bit.ly/4a0UrbW

How do the arts contribute to vibrant, healthy communities? ArtsFund's latest Livability Impact Study of the Arts explores the role that the arts play in fostering civic engagement, economic opportunity, and social cohesion across Washington State. 🔗 bit.ly/3QZnF3s

How can research help sustain the arts in uncertain times? Dr. Barbara-Shae Jackson and Dr. Jen Benoit-Bryan explore the role of culturally responsive research in shaping a more inclusive future for arts and culture. Watch the full interview 🔗 bit.ly/4c625Eq

💬 “Our most valuable resource is each other.” 79% of women artists say community—not institutions—is what sustains them, according to a new report that surveyed over 1200 artists of all ages. Read the full report 🔗 bit.ly/4jxnpoR #AWAWReport #artsresearch

Advocacy in action, powered by data. 👏 Arts For LA uses our Arts Vibrancy Index to amplify community voices and advocate for increased arts funding at City Hall. It’s a fantastic example of how local data can help shape policy and investment in the creative sector.

Every state has a unique set of creative industries and a unique way of measuring the creative economy. Visit our Interactive Database of State Creative Economy Studies to find specific reports for your state. nasaa-arts.org/research/creat… #NASAAresearch

Research from SMU DataArts confirms: Inclusion strengthens entire organizations. ✅ Higher job satisfaction ✅ Greater employee loyalty ✅ Fewer looking elsewhere Read the full report 🔗 bit.ly/4iHEWKc #ArtsResearch #EquityInArts #WorkplaceWellbeing #SMUDataArts

Our deepest thanks to the organizations and artists who contributed their data and insights. We look forward to seeing how this report helps catalyze meaningful change across the theatre community. #NYC #Theatre #ArtsResearch

A key focus of this #report is on micro-organizations—those with budgets under $60K—that are central to the #BayArea arts ecosystem but often excluded from big-picture data. In partnership with the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, we helped bring their stories and struggles to light. Read more🔗