We do this primarily by participating in national research, managing program evaluation, and conducting field studies. This research makes a strong case for the arts to demonstrate their economic, social, practical, and educational benefits.
Research and Data
The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture uses data and analysis to support work that ensures all Phoenix residents can engage with the arts in various ways.
Arts and Economic Prosperity
Americans for the Arts conducted the sixth Arts & Economic Prosperity Study (AEP6) to document the economic and social benefits of the nation's nonprofit arts and culture industry. The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture joined the study on behalf of the City of Phoenix.
The study was conducted in 373 diverse communities and regions across the country, representing all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
AEP6 Calculator
Explore our customized AEP6 calculator! Unlike the national tool, our Phoenix-specific version uses local data for precise insights into your Arts and Culture Organization's economic impact. We’re offering a web-based version for enhanced accuracy.
Surveys and Reports
City Manager's Dashboard
The City Manager’s Performance Dashboard was created to provide the public with comprehensive, easy-to-understand information about the City of Phoenix. Phoenix even achieved a What Works Cities certification as a result of our commitment to data-driven city governance. The dashboard includes over 130 key performance indicators across strategic areas and general government services that measure the city’s health, including data related to Arts and Culture.
COVID Arts Recovery Report
An unprecedented level of federal funding was distributed to the arts and culture sector due to relief programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. In new research, SMU DataArts explores how eleven local arts agencies, including Phoenix Arts and Culture, advocated for and distributed this funding to their communities through document reviews, interviews, and qualitative data gathering. The insights gleaned demonstrate the responsive and nimble ways these agencies operated throughout the pandemic, and the common tactics related to advocacy, process, and equity across all eleven cities may point to local arts agency best practices moving forward.
Find more information about the Phoenix case study or learn more about the report.
City of Phoenix Community Survey
The City of Phoenix participates in a recurring survey that never stops running. The Zencity Community Survey measures how satisfied residents are with their community and with local government-provided services. It allows officials to compare these scores over time and against a cohort of similar communities.
Our latest available survey data is from July - September 2024.
Arts Data in the Public Sector
Produced by Bloomberg Associates, Arts Data in the Public Sector highlights the data practices of fifteen local arts agencies across the U.S., including Phoenix Arts and Culture, to capture a meaningful cross-section of constituencies, resources, and strategies. Through best practices and case studies, the Guide offers useful insights and practical resources that can assist and inspire local government arts funders and advocates as they work to establish more equitable and inclusive practices and to affirm the importance of arts and culture as a public service well into the future.