Latest Research
Arts Development – June 2021
Arts Research Letters – March 2020
How much do performing arts spend to attract audience?
Novalis analyses the distribution of Australia’s Major Performing Arts, proposing methodologies in the measure of audience costs and the relationship between company expenditure and attendance across artforms.
Arts Research Papers – November 2019
The arts contribute to the public engagement in cultural and creative activities. Novalis explores the dynamics of arts sector industries and their engagement with the population, presenting new perspectives on the composition of artistic landscapes.
The report evaluates the 2018 audience results of the Australian Major Performing Arts, the national portfolio of leading creative industries, drawing out trends across areas of practice, geographical location and touring networks.
Prospective research areas are presented to further the discussion on the role of the arts, their place in social and economic activities and how to develop opportunities for wider reach and sustained development.
Development
Audience Dashboard
Australian Major Performing Arts
Explore the audience distribution of the Australian Performing Arts, with dynamic interactions between activity type, areas of practice and geographical locations.
Infographics
State distribution
Individual infographic reports of Major Performing Arts companies for each geographical state of residence, presenting activity by nature, area of practice and touring networks.
Resources
Methodologies
Standard statistical terms and definitions.
External Links
International research on policies, trends and developments in the arts sector.
Novalis is an independent center of research specialised in performing arts trends and policies. Novalis Research helps artistic companies, policymakers, advocates, and the public understand the composition of the arts sector, its place in the modern economy and the scopes for its development.
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Projects
The Major Performing Arts Framework
Evaluation of Australia’s Major Performing Arts and the scopes for future development in audience reach, corporate funding and public policies
Touring Map
Geocoding project of shared touring networks
Arts Across the Globe
International comparative study of public engagement with the arts, economic growth and funding structures
Affiliated programs
The Shepherd Moon Education Technology
Independent literature and software publications focused on education