Research

Reports

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance has built an extensive research capacity and delivered well-regarded research reports for use by our members and the general public. Findings from the Portfolio reports and Arts, Culture, and Economic Prosperity have become the go-to facts cited in civic and political discussions in Greater Philadelphia. In addition, Arts and Culture in the Metropolis, by the RAND Corporation, has provided the strategic blueprint for arts policy in the region.

The Cultural Alliance is committed to producing high-quality research reports. We employ best-practice research standards to ensure integrity in data collection and analysis. For questions about our reports, please contact Nick Crosson, Research Analyst, at nickc@philaculture.org.

To request copies of our reports, please complete our Report Request Form.

2012_prosperity_232x300.jpg
Arts, Culture & Economic Prosperity in Greater Philadelphia Community Development & Economic Impact, Research
2011_portfolio_cover_218x300.jpg
2011 Portfolio

The third installment in the Portfolio series includes the first comprehensive look at the effects of the recession on Southeastern Pennsylania’s nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.

Community Development & Economic Impact
2010 Cultural Engagement Index
2010 Cultural Engagement Index (CEI)

The Cultural Engagement Index (CEI) is a new research tool that will enable the cultural community to track trends in consumer cultural engagement over time.

Cultural Engagement
RIA_Cover copy.jpg
Research Into Action: Pathways to New Opportunities

This Cultural Alliance report offers specific insights into how the Philadelphia region's diverse population engages with the arts.

Cultural Engagement, Marketing & PR, Research
E2020-Paid-Patronage-in-Phi.gif
Paid Patronage Study

An analysis of paid patronage trends among a sample of Philadelphia region arts and cultural organizations.

Cultural Engagement, Research
temple_mnybdy panel 6 2 07FOCUSGROUPS.jpg
Engage 2020 Focus Groups

The Engage 2020 Focus Groups explore, in residents' own words, their thoughts, feelings and ideas about cultural participation.

Cultural Engagement, Diversity, Research
New Image.JPG
Culture and the Arts Survey

Compares Greater Philadelphia residents' patterns of cultural consumption to national patterns.

Cultural Engagement, Research
DVRPC-Cover.gif
Demographic Trends and Forecasts in the Philadelphia Region Study

A regional demographic analysis and forecast of anticipated socioeconomic shifts by the year 2020.

Cultural Engagement, Diversity, Research
capitalization_report_cover.jpg
Getting Beyond Breakeven

Review of Capitalization Needs & Challenges of Philadelphia-Area Arts & Cultural Organizations

Fundraising & Development, Management & Administration
2008 Portfolio Cover
2008 Portfolio

Update of "the most ambitious and impressive attempt to uncover hard data" on arts and cultural organizations.
(Philadelphia Daily News)

Community Development & Economic Impact, Research
Syndicate content