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Link to Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta

Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta

Date: Oct 27, 2021

Proposed new legislation will promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.
Link to The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

Date: Sep 15, 2021

A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.
Link to Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Date: Aug 26, 2021

On August 17, Statistics Canada published a paper on the Financial impacts of the pandemic on culture, arts, entertainment and recreation.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4

Date: Jan 28, 2021

Fourth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

Date: Nov 13, 2020

Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 2

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 2

Date: Sep 3, 2020

Second wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

Date: Jul 10, 2020

First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to Alberta’s 1st Artist in Residence revealed

Alberta’s 1st Artist in Residence revealed

Date: Jan 31, 2019

Edmonton’s Lauren Crazybull has been named the Government of Alberta's first Artist in Residence.
Link to First Canadian Culture Track Report released

First Canadian Culture Track Report released

Date: Aug 20, 2018

Culture Track is a national survey of cultural consumers’ attitudes, motivators, and barriers to participation. See an overview of 2018 study.

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