At the top of the webinar, Nik Nanos presented the latest findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS), focusing on purchasing trends and audience behaviours. Together, we explored the concept of loyalty in the arts, considering its significance for both audiences and arts organizations, and identifying discrepancies between the two. We examined levels of engagement among members compared...

As champions of the arts, we recognize the immense value they hold in fostering social cohesion and driving economic growth in communities of all sizes. However, a critical question remains: what can be done to ensure this is understood within our communities and the broader public? In this webinar, we turned our attention to the visual arts and considered opportunities for positioning the arts as ...

Key Takeaways from the 2024 Canadian Arts Summit   The 2024 Canadian Arts Summit, held from March 21-23 at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, convened 169  senior leaders from across Canada. Under the theme Futur Possible | Possible Futures, the Summit provided an opportunity for participants to step away from their daily routines and engage in meaningful reflection and dialogue w...

Moderated by Kondwani Mwase, Executive Director of Audience Engagement at the National Arts Centre, this webinar explored the latest findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS), presented by Nik Nanos. This edition of ARTS features insights on audience behaviours, spending habits and methods of engagement across the arts sector. Joining the conversation were Jasmine Bradley, Senior Direct...

In this session hosted by the Canadian Arts Coalition and Business / Arts, Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts discussed what the Council has heard from the sector over the last six months and how they plan to strategically support Canada’s arts & culture sector moving forward. Subsequently, Lise Ann Johnson, Acting Director General, Arts Granting Programs at t...

At Business / Arts, we believe that strong partnerships between business, the arts and governments have the power to transform communities.  Throughout the year, we work with a connected network of arts champions to develop a vibrant arts and cultural sector accessible to all. Together, we continue to strengthen connections and drive artistic growth across Canada. Among our highlights from 2023,...

At the top of this session, Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research, shared the latest findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS). This edition of ARTS provides updated insights into attendance rates among culture-goers, as well as the motivators and barriers to donating to arts and culture organizations. This session featured a response panel with leaders from acro...

On Monday, October 16th, at a sold-out event at the Royal Ontario Museum, over 300 luminaries from across the country came together to celebrate the incredible impact of partnership, leadership, and philanthropy in the arts at the 2023 Business / Arts Awards Celebration. The ROM provided a stunning backdrop for the evening and we were delighted to feature performances by Swing Chanteuse Denielle Bes...

Presented annually, the Business / Arts Awards recognize innovative partnerships and spotlight exceptional volunteers, leaders and corporate champions.  Celebrating the power of partnership between business and the arts   Presented annually, the Business / Arts Awards recognize innovative partnerships between business and the arts, and spotlight exceptional volunteers, leaders and companies wh...

Thank you for helping us celebrate lasting partnerships and exceptional service to the arts! The 2023 Business / Arts Awards have been made possible by   Presenting Partner    Reception Partner   Edmund C. Bovey Award Partner Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award Partner Corporate Champion of the Arts Award Partner ...

At the top of the session, Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research, shared the latest findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS). This edition of ARTS provides updated insights into attendance rates among culture-goers, as well as the motivators and trends related to volunteering in the arts. This session featured a response panel with leaders from across the countr...