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Participate in Statistic Canada’s survey: Everyday Well-being

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Participate in Statistic Canada’s survey by March 31: Everyday Well-being

DEADLINE: March 31, 2022 - 9:00 pm

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

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6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

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Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

West Anthem Music Ecosystem Study

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Study of Edmonton and Calgary recommends changes to make Alberta an internationally recognized music hub.

The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

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A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.

Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

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On August 17, Statistics Canada published a paper on the Financial impacts of the pandemic on culture, arts, entertainment and recreation.

Arts Impact Rural Alberta

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Arts Impact Rural Alberta focuses on AFA support of the arts in Alberta’s communities of 25,000 people or fewer.

AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

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In April 2021 the AFA sought feedback through targeted engagement on stakeholder challenges and anticipated needs to inform its 2021-22 spending plan.

IWD 2023: Canada’s population of artists led by women

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On a day we celebrate the many amazing women in our communities, we focus on women in the arts.