Research, Evaluation and Information

In this section you will find information about the arts in Alberta -- ranging from public opinion research, stories on the benefits of the arts to evaluation projects completed by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

If you have any questions related to the content of this section, please contact:
Arts Branch, Alberta Community Development
10708 - 105 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5H 0A1

Albertans Enjoys the Arts

  • General statistics on participation rates in the arts, consumer spending, attendance at performing arts events, volunteers in the arts and more!

Statistics on the Arts

  • Presents results from the AFA's Client Statistics Report. Find out about arts organizations and their work in Alberta.

Economic Impact of the Arts

  • Analysis of arts organizations funded by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts to provide an estimate of the exonomic impact of the arts in Alberta.

AFA Fast Facts

  • A series of fact sheets about the role of the arts in various areas of society -- including community development, the economy, education, health and volunteerism.

Arts and Volunteers

  • Links to information on research and programs that promote volunteerism and the arts.

Arts & Health

  • Links to information on research and programs that promoted the benefits of the arts to healthcare and well-being.

The Next Generation of Artistic Leaders

  • Find out what is on the mind of Canada's up and coming artistic leaders through this national research project completed with artists and arts administrators aged 18 - 30 years-old.

Research to Inform

  • The Arts Branch completes research used to inform policy development, program directions and legislative reviews

Research Links

  • Direct links to other arts research-related websites

Sharing and Networking

  • Do you have research results to share? Do you know of an upcoming event that will look at research in the arts? Please let us know. Contact michael.dickinson@gov.ab.ca